Head of Department Water Protection
- 18 September 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Permanent position
- 6430 Schwyz
About the job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in the heart of Switzerland - amidst impressive nature and recreational areas? Do you desire a varied and challenging task with short decision-making paths? Would you like to make a difference with your work and contribute genuinely to the well-being of the population? Then you are exactly right with us.
Head of Department Water Protection
What we offer you
- Flexibility Flexible working hours with compensation options and, depending on the area, home office.
- Holidays & Public Holidays Enjoy 25-30 days of holiday depending on age plus at least 15.5 paid public holidays per year.
- Further Education Diverse internal training offers as well as support for external education and training.
- Mobility Receive a half-fare travelcard from the SBB from a workload of 50% and an employment of one year or longer.
- Pension Pension fund with very good benefits and optional choice plans for additional savings contributions.
- Mobile Phone Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to CHF 40.- plus attractive discounts on subscriptions and devices.
- Family Additional family allowance of up to CHF 200.- per month alongside the cantonal child and education allowances.
- Health Ergonomic workplaces as well as sports and exercise offers.
What you can achieve
- Leading the Water Protection Department
- Project management of surface waters: planning/implementation of revitalisation projects on lake shores as well as participation in strategic planning.
- Participation in the public relations of the Water Protection Department or the assigned area of responsibility (press releases, leaflets, events, etc.)
- Participation in inter-cantonal working groups to harmonise and improve enforcement in the area of responsibility.
What distinguishes you
- Civil or environmental engineer ETH, FH, environmental scientist, geographer or similar education
- Experience in planning revitalisation projects and project management.
- Basic knowledge in the area of neobiota as well as in wastewater/drainage is an advantage.
- Team player, strong communication skills, sense of responsibility and leadership experience is an advantage.
- Independent and resilient personality with assertiveness
- Driving licence category B
Your new employer
The approximately 2300 employees in the canton of Schwyz take care of the concerns of the population and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfil their responsible mandate in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Your contacts
Do you have questions about the position? Philip Baruffa, designated head of office, will be happy to answer you at +41 41 819 20 42 (from 1 October 2026: +41 41 819 25 52).
Do you have questions about the application process? Judith Schelbert, head of personnel department, will be happy to answer you by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
