Head of Office III part-time (80%) – full-time (100%), at the Cantonal Administration of Ticino

About the job

Class and annual salary (including 13th month salary):

12 98'621.-- / 158'999.--

Tasks:

• ensures the management (leadership, administration, coordination, planning, and control) of the Center according to the objectives of the Military and Civil Protection Section (SMPP) and the Department
• ensures the achievement of qualitative and quantitative objectives within the set deadlines through rational use of available resources
• manages personnel (setting objectives, evaluating collaborators, substitution procedures, development and training) and manages the allocated financial resources
• guarantees the application of the Regulation related to the management of the Center
• reviews and manages projects of strategic importance with a marked political impact. Supports other cantonal units in preparations and management of special and extraordinary situations
• supervises, coordinates, collaborates, and prepares messages, laws, decisions, regulations, reports, responses to parliamentary acts and consultation procedures, and supports the Section Head in SMPP activities
• manages and ensures contacts with cantonal and federal offices and with the media on matters concerning the Center and ensures adequate internal communication
• participates in sector conferences, working groups, and cantonal, inter-cantonal, and federal commissions to ensure transparent information flow to political and operational bodies

Requirements:

• (bachelor + master) university-level education, federal polytechnic school or professional university school preferably in business administration, law, health, and social fields
• proven many years of leadership experience
• excellent knowledge of the Italian language, good written and spoken knowledge of a second official language, and knowledge of English
• excellent knowledge of the Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• analytical, synthesis, and writing skills
• collaboration, negotiation, and conflict management skills
• decision-making and organizational skills
• goal orientation and process optimization
• excellent communication skills
• stress management skills
• excellent conduct, no record incompatible with the function
• driving license
• Swiss citizenship
• training as an army officer (minimum Captain) is a preferred qualification

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates, and work attestations), additional documentation may be requested later (criminal record with related self-certification and self-certification of health status)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the organization of State employees and teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organization are explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

April 7, 2026

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Pedevilla Ryan, 091 814 33 30.