Head of Department Presidential / Deputy City Clerk, 80 to 100 %

Wädenswil is an attractive town on the left shore of Lake Zurich with just over 26,000 inhabitants. Around 380 employees work in the town administration, providing comprehensive services to the population on a daily basis.

For the Presidential Department we are looking for a committed, innovative and future-oriented personality as

In this role, your goal is to contribute to the further development of our town administration into a service- and customer-oriented service provider.

Your areas of responsibility

• Department management and leadership: Personnel management of the Presidential Department with the offices of Resident Services, Civil Status and Funeral Services, City Library, City Mayor and Debt Collection Office as well as the Presidential Secretariat (around 30 employees). Close collaboration in the department management conference as well as with the City Clerk (full deputy).
• City council matters and minute-taking: Responsibility for the entire preparation and follow-up of city council meetings, including active participation and legally compliant minute-taking. Advisory collaboration in the city council on motions and referenda.
• Elections and voting: Overall responsibility for the organisation, execution and follow-up of elections and votes.
• Projects and development (depending on workload): Taking on important projects as well as shaping the administration within the framework of innovative development projects.

What you bring with you

• Education: Higher administrative education or equivalent training as well as sound knowledge of public law.
• Experience: Several years of administrative experience in a comparable leadership position.
• Competencies: High service orientation, customer focus, negotiation skills, discretion and enjoyment in actively shaping the digital transformation are required.

We offer you a responsible, varied and dynamic role with great scope for design and high external impact. You can expect a well-coordinated, motivated team as well as contemporary employment conditions.

For further information, please contact Oliver Küng, City Clerk, telephone 044 789 72 10.

Have we aroused your interest? Then we warmly invite you to apply via the online portal of the town of Wädenswil. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.