Responsible Person for Water Rights 80 - 100%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:18 December 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a responsible water rights officer. Enjoy a dynamic work environment focused on sustainable management.
Tasks
- Independently conduct water rights concession and approval processes.
- Evaluate public consultations and balance conflicting interests.
- Lead negotiations and oversee remediation procedures per laws.
Skills
- Degree in spatial planning, environment, or civil engineering required.
- Creativity and sensitivity in legal matters and interpersonal relations.
- Strong language proficiency needed for clear communication.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
80 - 100%
from 01.04.2026 (permanent)
Responsible Person for Water Rights
Rivers and lakes are increasingly coming into the public focus: They are landscape landmarks, valuable ecosystems, drinking water suppliers, bearers of hope for sustainable energy supplies, and recreational areas for the population.
Your tasks
- Independent execution of water law concession and approval procedures
- Evaluation of consultations
- Balancing interests and appeal procedures
- Leading objection negotiations
- Lead responsibility for remediation procedures according to the Water Protection and Energy Act
Your profile
- Completed studies in spatial planning, environment or (water) civil engineering or
- Professional experience in comparable activities
- Creativity and sensitivity in dealing with people and the law
- High language competence
Your contact
Christoph Noll
Head of the Shore and Water Use Section
+41 43 259 39 55
Head of the Shore and Water Use Section
+41 43 259 39 55
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are associated with fee claims. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Shore and Water Use Section, with its 15 motivated and committed employees, ensures an orderly coexistence in the tension between protection and use with concessions and permits. It is necessary to weigh different claims and reconcile them with legal requirements. Creativity and networked thinking are just as necessary as a precise knowledge of the legal framework.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – right next to Zurich main station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Scope for design
Team
Workplace near main station
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview
Company tour
Final decision
