Technical Officer for Municipal Wastewater Management | Technische Sachbearbeitung im Kommunales Abwasser
Bezirksregierung Münster
Job Summary
This role within the District Government of Münster (Bezirksregierung) involves serving as a technical specialist in the Municipal Wastewater department. You will be responsible for the technical review and approval of applications for sewage networks and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with the Water Framework Directive. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring wastewater discharges, inspecting construction and operation of facilities, and advising municipalities on heavy rain prevention and climate adaptation strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to regional environmental protection and public welfare in the Münsterland and Emscher-Lippe regions. The role is attractive due to its permanent contract status, flexible working hours with home office options, and a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life balance through childcare assistance and comprehensive professional development. You will act as a key liaison between various technical departments and local authorities, making it a highly collaborative and impactful engineering position within the public sector.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Diploma or Bachelor) in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Professional experience in municipal wastewater disposal or water management
- Experience in the technical and administrative processing of wastewater procedures
- Proven ability in technical decision-making and external representation of an authority
- Practical experience in inspecting wastewater infrastructure (sewers, treatment plants, basins)
- Experience in collaborating with municipal authorities and water associations
Languages
Additional
- Physical fitness required for on-site inspections of wastewater facilities (climbing into shafts/basins). Valid driver's license required for business travel using service vehicles. Willingness to participate in on-call duty. Eligibility for the higher technical administrative service (Laufbahngruppe 2.1) in NRW is desirable.
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