Head of Building Department | Leiter:in des Baureferats (w/m/d)

Magistrat der Stadt Bremerhaven Personalamt

Bremerhaven, Bremen, Deutschland
Published Apr 28, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

The City of Bremerhaven is seeking a Head of the Building Department to lead a staff unit directly supporting the City's Building Commissioner. In this pivotal role, you will manage a team of ten employees, acting as the primary interface between the Building Commissioner, various specialized departments, and political committees. Your day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating departmental operations, providing expert advice on technical and legal matters, and overseeing the implementation of political decisions. You will also organize and facilitate the Bau- und Umweltausschuss (Building and Environment Committee). This position is ideal for a motivated leader with strong communication and advisory skills, offering a stable and modern work environment within a public administration setting. The role provides opportunities for professional development, flexible working hours, and a focus on work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Administrative, Legal, or Economic Sciences, or completion of the 'Angestelltenlehrgang II' (Administrative Specialist certification).

Experience

  • Professional experience in administration, law, or economics (if holding a Bachelor's degree without specific experience requirements)
  • Minimum 1 year of professional experience relevant to the field (if holding a Bachelor's degree)
  • Multi-year professional experience in a leadership role with personnel responsibility

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must meet requirements for civil service status (Beamtenverhältnis) if applicable. Applicants must be eligible to work in Germany.