Risk and Crisis Management Specialist | Sachbearbeiter/-in (m/w/d) Risiko- und Krisenmanagement
Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
Job Summary
The City of Potsdam is seeking a dedicated Risk and Crisis Management Specialist to join the Municipal Crisis Management Coordination Unit (K3). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the strategic and administrative planning of civil protection, disaster management, and civil defense. Your daily activities will include developing and maintaining Business Continuity Management (BCM) systems, conducting risk analyses, and creating risk maps for the city administration. You will serve as a key liaison to other authorities and play a vital role in the administrative crisis staff during emergency situations. This position is particularly attractive for professionals looking to make a tangible impact on public safety in a growing regional capital. It offers a stable, permanent public service contract (TVöD-VKA E 11) with benefits such as 50% mobile work, a company pension, and 30 days of annual leave.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or FH-Diploma) in Public Administration, Security Management, Hazard Control, or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, crisis staff operations, or civil protection is desirable
- Professional experience in administrative and project management is an advantage
- Experience in strategic planning and the development of action recommendations
- Proven experience in interdisciplinary project work and coordination between authorities
Languages
Additional
- Availability to work outside of regular business hours during critical emergency situations is required. Must be eligible for public service employment in Germany.
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