Corporate Environmental Protection Specialist (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture and finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for the Environment (AFU) is committed to careful handling of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources. The Industry and Commerce Department is responsible for enforcing the diverse environmental protection regulations in industry and commerce. Through customer-oriented enforcement work and advice, it ensures that businesses can develop without excessively burdening the environment.

We are looking to complement our team at the Office for the Environment immediately or by arrangement with a

Corporate Environmental Protection Specialist (m/f/d)

Workload: 80-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Issuing permits in the environmental areas of water protection, air pollution control, noise protection, major accident prevention and waste management
• Environmental legal assessment of construction projects and technical processes in industrial and commercial enterprises
• Conducting operational inspections and initiating remediation measures
• Advising industrial and commercial enterprises and municipalities on environmental protection issues
• Cooperation with internal and external specialist offices as well as with businesses and planning offices

What distinguishes you

• Completed studies in a technical or scientific field or graduation from a higher technical college or higher professional examination (HF/HFP) with several years of professional experience
• Experience in the environmental legal assessment of facilities and processes in industrial and commercial enterprises or solid professional experience
• Strong advisory skills as well as high resilience and perseverance
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and understanding of legal matters
• Motivation, reliability and initiative as well as pronounced negotiation skills
• High social competence and very good oral and written communication skills

What we offer

• A responsible specialist position
• A varied and challenging field of topics
• A modern equipped workplace in St. Gallen
• A collegial working atmosphere and a supportive team
• Attractive employment conditions with flexible working time models
• Individual training opportunities and development prospects

Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information from:

Patrick Kurth, Head of Corporate Environmental Protection 1, Telephone 058 229 42 83