Climate Change Adaptation Manager | Klimafolgeanpassungsmanager (m/w/d) für den Fachbereich 4 - Bauen und Umwelt (EG 11 TVöD)
Stadt Schortens
Job Summary
As a Climate Change Adaptation Manager for the City of Schortens, you will lead the strategic and operational development of climate protection management within the Department of Construction and Environment. Your daily responsibilities include creating and implementing a comprehensive climate adaptation concept, initiating specific adaptation measures, and integrating climate-conscious urban planning into administrative processes. You will act as a key coordinator, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the city administration and with regional stakeholders. The role also involves public relations work and organizing participation formats to engage the community. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a meaningful leadership role with significant creative freedom and the chance to shape a sustainable, livable urban environment. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, mobile work options, and professional development opportunities within the public service framework (TVöD EG 11).
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Natural Sciences with a focus on climate change (e.g., Technical Environmental Protection, Geography, Sustainability, or a comparable field of study).
Experience
- Professional experience in planning and implementing climate change adaptation measures
- Experience in project management is desirable
- Proven experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder management
- Experience in public administration or urban development processes is implied
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings (e.g., committee sessions); Position is based in Schortens and offers mobile working options.