Senior Policy Officer for Crisis Management in the Competence Center for Civil Protection and Crisis Management | Grundsatzreferent/in Krisenmanagement im Kompetenzzentrum Bevölkerungsschutz und Krisenmanagement (K

Senatsverwaltung für Inneres und Sport (Stamm)

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Jul 21, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves shaping and implementing fundamental policies and concepts in disaster and crisis management for the city of Berlin. Key responsibilities include overseeing the "Lagebild Berlin" (Berlin Situation Report), analyzing evolving crisis situations, and coordinating inter-agency efforts. The position requires active participation in international standardization and EU civil protection procedures, leading working groups and projects, and contributing to research. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public administration, safety, or crisis management, with experience in inter-agency coordination and staff work. This is an attractive opportunity for a professional passionate about public safety, offering a chance to contribute significantly to the resilience of a major European capital.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Diplom Universität, Master, Staatsprüfung or equivalent) in Safety and Hazard Prevention, Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Management, Rescue, Safety and Crisis Management, International Emergency and Disaster Relief, Rescue Engineering/Safety Management, Public Administration, or comparable studies in disaster and civil protection; or equivalent abilities, knowledge, and experience. For civil servants: Fulfillment of career requirements for the second entry-level of career group 2, general administrative service, non-technical administrative service; or qualification for higher fire service technical career; or qualification for higher police executive service.

Experience

  • Experience in dealing with and coordinating authorities and aid organizations in crisis contexts
  • Experience in staff work (Stabsarbeit)
  • Leadership experience in crisis and emergency response teams

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Security clearance up to "Secret" (VS-Ermächtigung bis zum Geheimhaltungsgrad „Geheim“) is required, necessitating an extended security check (SÜ2) according to the Berlin Security Screening Act. Willingness to be on-call or work in a shift model/shift service as needed is required.