Project Manager for Spatial Planning for Special Use Plans 50-80%

Your new role

Your area of responsibility in the Spatial Planning department primarily includes the process control and support of special use plan procedures, which make an important contribution to urban development and housing promotion prior to the local planning revision. Depending on interest and suitability, there is the possibility to take on additional tasks in the area of urban development and the implementation of housing strategies.

This position is for you if

• You have training in urban/spatial planning or another spatially related discipline.
• You have experience in the development of formal planning instruments and particularly in special use planning/zoning changes.
• You bring experience and knowledge in planning and building law.
• You have experience and competencies in managing spatial tasks and understand how to lead projects and processes at the level of spatial planning/special use planning prudently and integrally.
• Interdisciplinary work is a matter of course for you, and you can advance planning processes constructively together with internal and external stakeholders.
• You are motivated to work in the tension between public and private interests as well as in the environment of politics and administration.

Good reasons to work for the city of St. Gallen:

Your office

The city planning department is responsible for the structural and spatial development of the city. We handle diverse tasks in the areas of spatial planning, urban development/open space, area and site development, as well as monument preservation.

Our corporate culture

We promote professional exchange within our team as well as with colleagues from other departments and offices. The short paths to important interfaces of the city administration and the collegial interaction among each other support our work. We create an environment for independent work and new ideas.

As diverse as the city of St. Gallen are its approximately 3,000 employees. Equal opportunities and good collaboration are important values for us. Therefore, we treat each other with appreciation, respect, and trust.

What we offer

You can help shape the spatial development of the city of St. Gallen. You will find a varied activity with challenging projects, interesting contacts with internal and external experts, as well as other influential actors in spatial and real estate development. The city of St. Gallen supports the compatibility of work, family, and other areas of life. Therefore, we offer home office, flexible working hours, and family-friendly allowances, as well as a 20-day paternity leave. Your new workplace is located in the heart of our beautiful old town.

Further information

For further information, please contact Alexander Weiss, Head of the Spatial Planning Department, phone 071 224 51 67. Please submit your complete application exclusively online. We will promptly confirm the receipt of your application. Your application will be reviewed by the personnel services and the responsible parties in city planning. If suitable, we will invite you to one or two on-site interviews.

We look forward to your application.