Head of Construction and Environment Department | Leitung (m/w/d) der Abteilung Bauen und Umwelt

Kreisverwaltung Trier-Saarburg

Trier, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Feb 25, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves overseeing the Construction and Environment Department for the Trier-Saarburg district administration. As the department head, you will manage two key units: the Construction unit, focused on building permits and regulatory procedures, and the Environment unit, which handles nature conservation, water maintenance, and emission control laws. Your day-to-day will involve organizational and personnel management, representing the department in district committee meetings, and managing the department's budget and financial planning. You will act as a critical liaison between various stakeholders, including ministries and local municipalities. This position is ideal for a professional with a legal or administrative background who possesses strong leadership skills and a commitment to public service. The role offers a secure, permanent position within the German public service framework (TVöD/LBesG), flexible working hours to support work-life balance, and the opportunity to shape the development of a growing region near the Luxembourg border.

Required Skills

Education

Career examination for the 3rd entry level in Administration and Finance, OR Second Examination for municipal administrative service (Angestelltenlehrgang II), OR a successfully completed degree in Law.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in public administration, preferably within local government
  • Proven experience in personnel management and social competence
  • Experience in administrative decision-making and independent project management
  • Experience in representing organizational interests in political or administrative committees

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to attend evening committee meetings; Must apply through the online portal by March 15, 2026; Position is subject to German public service collective agreements (TVöD-VKA E12 or A 13 LBesG).