Section Head Groundwater and Water Supply
- 29 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
- Zürich
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Construction
Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air
Zurich
01.06.2027
observe | develop | act
Section Head Groundwater and Water Supply
100%
Do you want to take responsibility for key issues in water protection? In this versatile role, you will take on a key position in the canton for the protection of groundwater, ensuring the drinking water supply, and regulating the uses and anthropogenic impact on the subsurface. Look forward to exciting and varied challenges as well as the opportunity to make a significant contribution to ensuring that groundwater remains protected and the drinking water supply is guaranteed in impeccable quality for future generations.
Your tasks
- Leading the section as well as group leaderships (water supply and geothermal energy use)
- Implementation of groundwater law and enforcement in the areas of groundwater protection and utilisation
- Ensuring an ecologically sensible, publicly beneficial and legally compliant groundwater management
- Initiating, coordinating and shaping overarching drinking water supply planning in a forward-looking manner
- Implementation and enforcement in connection with the Law on the Use of the Subsurface (GNU)
Your profile
- Master’s degree from a university of applied sciences in natural sciences, engineering or geology
- Extensive professional experience in the field. Public management and/or enforcement experience advantageous
- Solid leadership experience, possibly in public administration
- Enjoy networking and exchanging information and knowledge at cantonal and national level
- Constructive approach to resolving conflicts of interest
- Political acumen
Our offer
We work collegially, straightforwardly and with joy in the team. You take responsibility in a broad and varied field of activity with plenty of scope for design. The compatibility of work and private life is a central part of our culture. Flexible working hours, mobile working as well as diverse opportunities for professional and personal development are a matter of course for us – and all at a workplace just a few minutes from Zurich main station.
Your contact
Andrew Faeh
Head of Department
+41 43 259 39 42
Head of Department
+41 43 259 39 42
Dear recruitment agencies! Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Waste, Water, Energy and Air is committed to a healthy, safe and attractive environment in the canton of Zurich. We ensure the protection and sustainable use of natural resources in the canton of Zurich. As a supervisory authority, we ensure the supply of clean drinking water and electrical energy, the environmentally sound disposal of waste and wastewater, and protection against flooding. Every day, 270 employees dedicate themselves to this.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Department of Construction, you shape the face of the canton of Zurich.
We offer...
Scope for design
Room for your own ideas and active participation
Responsible activity
The chance to take responsibility and help shape things
Team
A collegial team with appreciative collaboration
Interaction at eye level
Appreciative cooperation at eye level
Your application process
- Pre-selection
- First interview
- Second interview
- Personality test, possibly third interview
- Final decision
