Zürich
Section Head Soil Information 80 - 100%
- 11 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich to protect our soils! This role offers a supportive work environment with flexible hours.
Tasks
- Lead GIS and database tasks in the Bodeninformation section.
- Manage and contribute to GIS projects on soil information.
- Oversee data archiving and development within your section.
Skills
- Degree in soil science or a related field, with relevant experience.
- Proficiency in GIS, databases, Python, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
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About the job
use | protect | enable
Building Directorate Canton of Zurich
80 - 100%
01.01.2027 or by arrangement
Section Head Soil Information
Fertile soils are the foundation for healthy food, clean drinking water, and ecological diversity for the benefit of future generations. Do you want to play a central role in protecting our soils and maintain and provide soil information around soil mapping, soil function assessments, and soil contaminants with us? Then become part of the Soil Protection Specialist Unit!
Your tasks
- You coordinate the professional GIS and database tasks in the Soil Information section and further develop them
- You participate in current GIS projects related to the collection, management, and provision of soil information or plan and lead your own projects
- You are responsible for data management (archive) and its further development or processing
- You take on the strategic and personnel leadership of the section and work in the management team of the Soil Protection Unit
Your profile
- You have a completed university of applied sciences/university degree with a soil science focus or in a related field
- You have several years of professional experience in the GIS and database environment and ideally knowledge of Python and ArcGIS Enterprise
- You enjoy leadership tasks and gladly take responsibility for yourself and your team
- You think customer-oriented and communicate clearly
- You work in a structured, forward-looking manner and keep an overview even with parallel complex projects
What to expect
The Soil Protection Specialist Unit (FaBo) combines sound expertise with effective, practice-oriented enforcement.
Your contact
Daniela Oriet
Head of Department Soil Protection Specialist Unit
+41 43 259 31 37
Head of Department Soil Protection Specialist Unit
+41 43 259 31 37
Andreas Gubler
Section Head Soil Monitoring / Deputy Head of Department
+41 43 259 31 29
Section Head Soil Monitoring / Deputy Head of Department
+41 43 259 31 29
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfils diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.
If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly, and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally. And this is only a few minutes from Zurich main station.
If you associate us with a complicated, dusty administration, you are mistaken. We work collegially, straightforwardly, and performance-oriented. Flexible working hours and mobile working are as natural to us as the opportunity to develop professionally and personally. And this is only a few minutes from Zurich main station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Scope for creativity
Responsible activity
Mobile working / home office
Team
Your application process
We waive a cover letter, but please answer the two focus questions.
Pre-selection
First interview online
Second interview with business case
Final decision
