Stadtverwaltung
Uster
11 hours ago
City of Uster - Property Drainage Specialist 80-100%
- 24 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Uster
Job summary
Join Uster's dynamic team in property drainage management! Enjoy a flexible work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Assess wastewater construction applications and manage approval processes.
- Conduct inspections and evaluations of drainage systems after changes.
- Provide consultations and create reports related to drainage.
Skills
- Technical vocational training in relevant fields required.
- Strong understanding of modern stormwater management concepts.
- Proficient in German and PC applications, driving license needed.
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About the job
You or you?
For us, the matter is clear. We live a culture of "you". Therefore, we communicate in this way already during the application process and in the interviews.
Uster, the third largest city in the canton of Zurich, with around 37,000 inhabitants, is a dynamically growing city in the Zurich metropolitan area and known as an innovative regional centre.
The property drainage department of the City of Uster is a well-coordinated team responsible for the implementation and examination of wastewater technical applications, advice, inspections and approvals of corresponding construction projects, and ensuring compliance with water protection regulations to protect groundwater and waters from contamination and to ensure the prescribed separation of wastewater and rainwater.
We are looking for a
The property drainage department of the City of Uster is a well-coordinated team responsible for the implementation and examination of wastewater technical applications, advice, inspections and approvals of corresponding construction projects, and ensuring compliance with water protection regulations to protect groundwater and waters from contamination and to ensure the prescribed separation of wastewater and rainwater.
We are looking for a
Town Hall West
Building Construction and Surveying
80%-100%
Property Drainage Specialist 80-100%
Your main tasks
- Independent assessment of wastewater technical building applications and execution of corresponding approval procedures applying legal regulations and technical standards and issuing the wastewater technical permit, with signing authority
- Assessment and consultation on conditions related to building permits
- Approvals and inspections of property drainage systems after structural changes as well as structural installations
- Inspection and evaluation of sewer inspections and tightness tests
- Information and advice on property drainage questions
- Writing correspondence, preparing reports, minutes and decision bases
- Invoicing for sewer connection fees
What you bring
- Completed technical apprenticeship (sanitary, civil or structural draughtsperson or building services planner or comparable)
- Professional certificate "Property Drainage Specialist" or willingness to obtain it
- Several years of professional experience in the field and knowledge of SN standard 592000
- Training and professional experience as a construction manager or project manager or professional experience in administration is an advantage
- Conceptual understanding of settlement drainage and contemporary rainwater management
- Confident German language skills in speaking and writing (at least C2)
- Good PC user skills (Office applications, M365, CMI an advantage)
- Driving licence category B
We offer you
- A responsible and challenging role, independent working style with corresponding responsibility in a motivated team
- Flexible working models and compatibility of work, leisure and family
- Attractive conditions and a modern workplace in close proximity to Uster station
Your benefits
Further training
Discounts
Holidays plus 4 paid rest days
Social benefits
Salary
Inclusion
Your contact person
Andreas Hotz
Head of Property Drainage
Head of Property Drainage
044 944 74 45
About us
City of Uster as an employer
Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.
