Specialist in Waste and Circular Economy

About the job

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-90% |

You can contribute to this role

• Lead and participate in projects in the field of construction waste, mineral waste, and landfills
• Contribute to the further development of legislation in waste management and circular economy
• Develop measures and concepts for better handling of pollutants, especially PFAS, in waste
• Write technical and complex documents in an understandable way
• Coordinate, support, and harmonise the implementation of waste legislation by the cantons

What makes you unique

• Master's degree in natural or technical sciences
• Professional experience in waste management and leading complex projects
• Editorial skills, strong communication abilities
• Good active knowledge of at least one additional official language and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air, and forest, for protection against natural hazards, and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We keep an eye on Switzerland today and tomorrow and take responsibility for the successful development of our country in demanding projects. FOEN offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Starting date: 01.02.2027 or by agreement.

Questions about the position

Matthieu Buchs
Section Head Raw Material Cycles
+41 58 465 87 85