Civil Protection Controller | Controller/-in (m/w/d) Bevölkerungsschutz

Landeshauptstadt Potsdam

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Mar 25, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is part of the Municipal Crisis Management Coordination Unit (K3) for the City of Potsdam. You will be responsible for the strategic and administrative planning of crisis management, including disaster relief, civil defense, and emergency planning. Day-to-day tasks involve coordinating budget and personnel planning, developing controlling concepts, and monitoring budget execution. Additionally, you will support the team lead in organizing training exercises, developing resilience strategies for the population, and participating in administrative staff work during critical situations. This position is unique because it combines traditional financial controlling with active participation in emergency response and civil protection planning. It offers a secure public service contract with attractive benefits, including 50% mobile work, a competitive salary under the TVöD-VKA framework, and the opportunity to directly contribute to the safety and resilience of the state capital.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor or FH-Diploma) in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Finance with a focus on Accounting or a comparable field.

Experience

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in the public sector or comparable experience in controlling and accounting
  • Experience in the field of civil protection and administrative staff work is highly desirable
  • Experience in project management is considered an advantage
  • Professional experience in budget, resource, and personnel planning

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to work outside of regular business hours during critical crisis situations; Location: Potsdam, Germany; Full-time permanent contract.