Flood and Inundation Prevention Officer | Mitarbeiter*in Hochwasser- und Überflutungsvorsorge
Stadt Essen
Job Summary
This role involves joining the Municipal Water Management team within the City of Essen's Environmental Office to enhance urban resilience against flooding. You will spend your days advising citizens and property owners on flood prevention measures, investigating the causes of flooding incidents, and communicating with at-risk populations to raise awareness. A key component of the position is supporting flood risk management and participating in the city's environmental alarm service, which includes providing technical guidance to the fire department and emergency services during environmental incidents. This position is unique for its blend of technical expertise and community engagement, offering the opportunity to actively shape sustainable urban development. The role provides attractive benefits such as flexible working hours, mobile work options, and a secure public service contract with a company pension scheme.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering (ideally with a focus on water management) or Management and Technology of Water and Waste Water. Qualification as a certified consultant/specialist planner for heavy rain prevention (DWA) is required or must be obtained.
Experience
- Professional experience in water management or environmental engineering
- Experience in advising stakeholders or citizens on technical matters
- Experience in flood prevention or inundation resilience is preferred
- Experience or willingness to participate in emergency on-call services
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicle for business travel (with reimbursement); willingness to work outside standard hours for environmental alarm and on-call duties; German C1 level or German school diploma required.
More Jobs from Stadt Essen
Road Planning Technician | Mitarbeiter*in Objektplanung Straße
May 8, 2026
The City of Essen is seeking a Road Planning Technician to join the Department of Roads and Traffic....
IT Support Specialist | Mitarbeiter*in Informationstechnik
Apr 23, 2026
The City of Essen is seeking an IT Support Specialist to join the IT and Digitalization team at the ...
Geostatistics and Spatial Observation Specialist | Mitarbeiter*in Geostatistik und Raumbeobachtung
Apr 14, 2026
This role involves joining the Office for Geoinformation, Surveying, and Cadastre for the City of Es...