a head of the Environmental Protection Department (m/f/d)

City of Kassel Staff and Organization Office 34112 Kassel The city of Kassel is the centre of North Hesse and Germany's happiest city with approximately 208,000 inhabitants. We are one of the largest employers in this region and we see ourselves as a modern service company, whose employees take care of the concerns of the citizens of our city in a friendly and competent manner. The place shall be occupied on 1 September 2026. If you are interested in contributing to the development of our green city in a responsible position, creating a healthy environment for the city society and protecting the nature and the environment in the city area, we offer you a diverse area of responsibility in a dedicated and competent team that maintains an open exchange.

Guide the Department of Environmental Protection with the subject areas Environmental and Immission Protection, Lower Water and Soil Protection and Lower Nature Conservation Authority Observe the responsibility for managing and developing staff and for budget planning and management aim-oriented and trusted cooperation with the leaders of the various fields of expertise, the offices of the city administration and communicative bodies Responsibility for conceptual environmental protection, such as soil, noise and light, and biodiversity Press and Public Relations Would you like to know more? Then use the opportunity and look for contact with Peter Wüstemann, Umwelt- und Gartenamt, phone 0561 787 6244.

completed academic studies (Master or Diploma TU/TH) of applied natural or Environmental sciences in the fields of geology, ecology, nature conservation, landscape planning, forest sciences or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience multiannual professional experience in at least one of the fields of geology, ecology, nature conservation, landscape planning or forestry many years of leadership and management experience, preferably in a local administration or comparable deepened knowledge of environmental law Knowledge of the building or planning area is advantageous willingness to provide service at unfavourable times, particularly during weekend and evening meetings We are looking for a personality which represents environmental concerns in a targeted and solution-oriented manner, effectively and with an eye dimension. This includes understanding, analytical ability, criticism and a high degree of conflictability, negotiation skills and persuasiveness as well as interdisciplinary thinking and action.

You will receive a fee in accordance with the public service collective agreement (TVöD). In order to combine work and family, we offer a variety of forms of part-time employment and, in principle, the possibility of using mobile work. With the attractive job ticket you can use the German ticket. We would like to increase the proportion of women in this field, so women's applications are particularly desirable. We will take particular account of severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications. We continue to pursue the objective of equal opportunities and look forward to applications regardless of your nationality and origin. If you would like to learn more about the requirements of your application or our offer, you can contact Johanna Poetzsch, Human Resources and Organization Office, phone 0561 787 2565. .