Kanton Uri
Altdorf
President and Member of the Nomenclature Commission
- 26 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Altdorf
Job summary
Join the Justizdirektion as a President of the Nomenklaturkommission. This role involves examining geographical names for accuracy and compliance.
Tasks
- Review geographical names in official surveying for correctness.
- Provide assessments and recommendations for name determination.
- Collaborate with team members on naming issues.
Skills
- Understanding of historical and linguistic contexts is essential.
- Interest in official surveying and geographical names.
- Strong teamwork skills are required.
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President and Member of the Nomenclature Commission
President of the Nomenclature Commission
(expected to be filled by a current commission member)
Member of the Nomenclature Commission
General information
- Start date
- 01.09.2026
- Employer
- Department of Justice
- Type
- Job offer
Tasks
- The Nomenclature Commission, as the canton’s specialist body, reviews the geographical names of the official surveying for their linguistic accuracy and compliance with the federal implementation regulations. Its assessments and recommendations form the basis for the determination of the geographical names of the official surveying by the Department of Justice.
Expectations
- Understanding of historical and linguistic contexts
- Interest in issues of official surveying and geographical place names
- Close connection to the canton of Uri and its landscape
- Teamwork skills
We offer
The commission meets as required. The compensation rates of the part-time office ordinance apply.
Signature
Daniel Furrer, Member of the Government Council
