Specialist in Contaminated Sites

Publication date:11 December 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Frauenfeld

Job summary

Join the Amt für Umwelt for a sustainable Thurgau! Enjoy a collaborative work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Update the register of contaminated sites effectively.
Implement necessary remediation measures and assess applications.
Provide consultation and information to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Hold a technical or scientific degree with relevant experience.
Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Excellent IT and GIS knowledge for effective project management.

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About the job

The Office for the Environment is committed with its employees to a healthy living environment and sustainable development in the canton of Thurgau. Our organization thrives on a pronounced culture of informal address where we meet at eye level.

Become part of our Waste and Soil department. Apply with us and take on responsibility from February 1, 2026 or by arrangement as

Your tasks

Updating the register of contaminated sites
Ordering measures under contaminated sites law
Assessing and accompanying investigation, monitoring, and remediation reports and measures
Assessing building applications
Participating in the development of cost-sharing agreements
Consulting and providing information

Your profile

Technical-scientific university degree
Professional experience in the field of contaminated sites, ideally also in soil protection
Analytical and networked approach with forward-looking action in complex matters
Independent working style and enjoyment of exchange with various stakeholders
Convincing oral and written communication skills
Solid user knowledge in IT and GIS

An exciting and varied activity
A team that works together at eye level
Progressive employment conditions of the cantonal administration

Your questions answered by:

Dr. Achim Kayser, Head of Waste and Soil, Tel. 058 345 51 88
Thomas Back, Head of Contaminated Sites Section, Tel. 058 345 51 91

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to your online application.