Natural scientist – aquatic ecology (m/f/d)

At the Federal Office of Karlsruhe, the following office is to be occupied at Unit 52 – Wasser und Boden – at the Karlsruhe office on 01.06.2026. Senior Consultant (m/d) in the field of aquatic ecology Full time (number 2026_020) Information about the Karlsruhe Government Office can be found here.1 The protection of valuable resources is a central concern of the administrations in Baden-Württemberg. We are committed to achieving the good condition of our waters and sustaining them in the long term.

Their future area of responsibility will focus on cooperation in the work to achieve a good condition of surface water in Baden-Württemberg under the EC Water Framework Directive (WRRL). This includes, in particular, cooperation on the following topics: updating the management plan and the action programme in accordance with the WRRL in the administrative district of Karlsruhe and its implementation as a river basin authority for the catchment area of the Upper Rhine; monitoring and processing of projects and concrete measures to improve water quality; technical and conceptual support of the Lower Water Authorities and Action Carriers; drawing up opinions and opinions on measures affecting aquatic ecology or its assessment; Public relations and the processing of citizens' requests.

Completion of a scientific or technical study as far as possible with a focus on aquatic ecology or water and soil protection (FH or Bachelor degree), deeper knowledge in the field of aquatic ecology / Limnology / water management are desired, German language knowledge at least according to the language level C1, a strong, active interest in the field of professional tasks and in the application and implementation of laws, including the sub-legislative framework; targeted, timely and accurate work, ready-to-use, organisational skills and strong willingness to work with the team, distinct skills for comprehensible communication of complex technical facts in word and writing, computer knowledge, including GIS applications, Management experience is advantageous.

A meaningful, interesting and responsible activity. A collegial and valuable collaboration in a motivated team. An introduction accompanied by experienced colleagues. A very good reconciliation of family and profession. Flexible working time and part-time models. Possibility of mobile work. Various training options. A balanced work-life balance. A modern company health management with attractive offers. A special annual payment by TV-L. An operating pension (VBL2). We support your mobility with the JobTicket BW3 and a bicycle leasing offer (JobBike BW4). Information: The activity shall be remunerated in the case of personal and collective conditions in the category 10 of the collective agreement for the public service of the countries (TV-L). Further information on the collective agreement5. The Federal Office of Karlsruhe aims to increase the proportion of women and urges women to apply. Applications for disabled persons and disabled persons are expressly welcomed and taken into account in the case of essentially the same suitability. The place is in principle divisible.

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