Kanton St. Gallen
St. Gallen
Project Management Natural Hazards (m/f/d)
- 06 November 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- St. Gallen
About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. 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.Due to a job change, we are looking to strengthen the Office for Water and Energy from spring 2027 or by arrangement for a
Project Management Natural Hazards (m/f/d)
- Project management in updating natural hazard maps, municipal emergency planning, and specific issues related to natural events
- Advising the public, municipalities, and cantonal specialist offices on the implementation of hazard maps
- Revision of fundamentals such as topic-specific guidelines, work aids, and the natural hazard analysis manual
- Supervision of dam safety, including accompanying inspections and preparing an annual report for the Federal Office of Energy
- University or university of applied sciences degree in environmental science, engineering, or a comparable field
- Professional experience and knowledge in the field of natural hazards or dams
- Experience in project management
- Motivation, initiative, and team spirit
- Independent working style, social skills, and confident appearance
- Responsible and varied activity in a highly topical subject
- Plenty of scope for initiative and professional involvement in shaping a future-relevant field
- Exciting, varied, and interdisciplinary projects with various stakeholders
- A motivated, collegial team as well as modern and flexible working conditions
