Head of Department (Public Services, Safety & Culture) | Ressortleitung (m/w/d)
Stadtverwaltung Iserlohn
Job Summary
This leadership role involves overseeing the Public Services, Safety and Order, Fire Department, Civil Registry, and Culture departments for the city of Iserlohn. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and organizational development of these crucial areas, ensuring they align with the city's overall interests. Day-to-day, this includes guiding and supporting teams, fostering collaboration within the administration, and engaging in constructive dialogue with the Mayor, City Council, and various committees. This position is ideal for a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong background in public administration, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to innovation, aiming to create attractive and secure living conditions for the city's 95,000 residents.
Required Skills
Education
Completed relevant scientific university degree (Master/Diploma), e.g., in Administrative Sciences. Alternatively, for civil servants: Qualification for career group 2, 2nd entry-level position, including promotion-eligible civil servants in the former higher service according to the NRW career ordinance valid until 27.01.2014, with at least five years in a civil service position of salary group A 14 LBesG NRW or a position with a higher final basic salary.
Experience
- Long-term professional and leadership experience in public administration structures with a similar or partially similar scope of responsibilities
- Experience in dealing with political committees
- Experience in leading difficult negotiations with differing interests
- Experience in managing international projects (advantageous)
- Experience in fostering city partnerships, including grant acquisition (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Full-time position. Willingness to adapt working hours to job requirements. Eligibility for civil service (Beamter/Beamtin) salary group A 16 LBesG NRW or equivalent non-tariff classification for employees.