Head of Disaster Control Department (m/f/d)

The Vogelsbergkreis with around 105,000 inhabitants is centrally located in Hesse and impresses with its rural areas, a lot of free space and a solid and innovative economic development. With a strong agriculture and a lively, future-oriented community, the region offers diverse opportunities and optimally exploits the benefits of rural areas. Here people of all ages find living and living space as well as diverse possibilities for development. This makes the Vogelsbergkreis an attractive place to live and work, which convinces with its varied environment and a high quality of life. As one of the largest employers in the region with around 1,100 employees, the Vogelsbergkreis offers its employees a variety of development opportunities and a pleasant working environment. We place great emphasis on open communication, teamwork and individual promotion of our employees. We also guarantee a tariff payment that guarantees fair and transparent remuneration conditions. We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that actively supports innovation and personal development. We offer safe and future-oriented jobs, flexible working hours and a variety of training opportunities to promote the balance between profession and private life. Become part of our team and help you actively shape the Vogelsbergkreis as a lively and sustainable region. As of 1 January 2027, the Civil Protection Office for the Protection of Hazards is the permanent full-time agency of the

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Management and personnel management of the area of civil protection, lower civil protection authority, civil protection and food security Professional supervision in the field of competence Participation in the establishment and development of the strategic orientation of the subject area, development of relevant standards and ensuring compliance Planning and implementation of land-law requirements, in particular from the Hessian Fire and Disaster Protection Act, Hessen Civil Protection Concept and Special Protection Plans, as well as requirements from the Civil Protection Law of the Federal Government and resulting legal provisions. Implementation of the supervisory obligation on units participating in disaster protection top management in deployment planning, disaster planning, civil protection, crisis management and special protection plans Assessment of fundamental issues of civil protection Cooperation with aid organisations and disaster relief units Participation in representative dates, meetings, meetings and events also outside the framework hours Planning, monitoring and control of financial resources in its own sphere of responsibility, support for the management of the administration in the exercise of budgetary responsibility, ensuring the management of the funds provided by the Federal Government and the Land for civil and civil protection Support, information and cooperation of the Executive Board Preparation of reports, opinions and statistics Planning, implementation, participation and follow-up of exercises. Establishment and further development of the Civil Protection Staff and of Units attached thereto Perception of a leading function in the Civil Protection Staff, in exercises and in case of use. Perception of special tasks after instruction

Successfully completed university studies (Bachelor or Master) in a discipline suitable for the tasks, e.g. management in the prevention of risks or studies of the fields of fire protection, safety and danger protection, or as an official with completed career training or career advancement for the upscale fire-fighting service with the qualification management expert or the corresponding long-term relevant professional experience in the described area of responsibility Analytical thinking and consistent action Efforts to decide, communication and team skills willingness to introduce service and working time outside regular office hours driving licence at least. Class B, ideal class C Training courses for management functions in fire and disaster protection Experience in the management and management of units of fire and catastrophe protection due to a general or voluntary management function of a fire brigade or auxiliary organization Experience in staff work and dealing with different authorities Reliability detection by safety check T2 High flexibility, independent, structured functioning, collaborative capacity, self-initiative and resilience

The Vogelsbergkreis offers you a safe and future-oriented workplace in public service with reliable working conditions: You will receive a remuneration according to the pay group 12 (4.415 € to 6.900 € depending on the professional experience) of the public service collective agreement (TVöD) including all public service services, such as annual special payment, special payment according to § 18a TVöD and an occupational pension scheme via the supplementary pension fund or civil servant's pension under A12 HBesG We offer good opportunities for the reconciliation of family, care, private life and work through flexible working hours as part of sliding time and the possibility to work in home office It expects an interesting and responsible area of responsibility in a dedicated and open-minded team with a thorough incorporation into your new area of responsibility With the signing of the Charter of Diversity, we are part of a broad alliance, with a clear stance and strong voice for diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome all applications regardless of nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation and identity We strive to increase the proportion of women in our employees, especially in areas where women are underrepresented. Applications for women are particularly desirable Our extensive training program allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally Because the health of our employees is important to us, we offer versatile offers as part of our health management You have the possibility of bicycle leasing (in the tariff area), and we also pay a grant for a discounted Germany ticket as a job ticket Our Advantage Portal “Corporate Benefits” gives you attractive offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life