Environmental Engineer (Civil Servant Trainee) | Dipl.-Ing. (FH) / Bachelor im Bereich Umwelt für die Vorbereitung auf die Beamtenlaufbahn
Kreis Borken
Job Summary
This role offers a unique entry point into the German civil service as an Environmental Inspector Trainee within the Borken District administration. The successful candidate will undergo a 15-month preparatory service starting in August 2026, combining theoretical training with practical rotations in water management, waste management, soil protection, and immission control. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring water-polluting substances, evaluating wastewater disposal, supervising waste disposal facilities, and assessing contaminated sites. This position is ideal for engineering graduates looking for a secure, long-term career in public administration. The role is distinguished by its structured path to civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis), flexible working hours, and a strong focus on environmental sustainability for a community of 380,000 citizens. Candidates can even begin employment in a standard salaried position prior to the official start of the training program.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Diplom-Ingenieur FH) in an engineering field such as Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Technology, or Utility Engineering.
Experience
- Professional experience in engineering or environmental sectors (implied by degree requirement)
- Experience in negotiation and assertive communication
- Experience in handling technical documentation and standard software
- Experience in field-based environmental monitoring or assessment
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license and willingness to use a private vehicle for business trips is required. Must meet German civil service legal requirements (beamtenrechtliche Bedingungen). Application deadline is April 19, 2026.