Specialist Responsible for Sewer Group (80 – 100 %)

About the job

Do you want to commit yourself to the welfare of 44,600 people and take on a meaningful task independently? Then you are in the right place with us. Welcome to the municipality of Köniz. The municipality of Köniz, as the fourth largest municipality in the canton of Bern, is characterised by its diversity and is the bridge between city and countryside. It employs around 800 staff in 100 professions.

With immediate effect or by arrangement, the Department of Municipal Operations, Division of Urban Drainage and Water Protection, is looking for you as

Specialist Responsible for Sewer Group (80 – 100 %)

This is what you will achieve with us

• Technical management of the sewer group
• Responsibility for the modern, professional and productive implementation of the work processes and services of the sewer group
• Responsibility for deployment planning as well as the organisation of maintenance and material deployments
• Organisation and implementation of maintenance orders for partner facilities
• Conducting site inspections, condition assessments of sewers, wastewater structures and infiltration systems
• Carrying out operational and functional checks of wastewater facilities
• Ensuring and further developing the occupational safety of the sewer group
• Safety accompaniment during inspections with third parties or companies
• Monitoring and initial intervention at special structures, retention and screening facilities as well as the sewer network control system RKS
• Performing administrative tasks

This is how you will impress us

• Completed vocational training EFZ (bricklayer, plumber, electrician or comparable)
• Several years of professional experience in the wastewater sector or motivation to familiarise yourself with this field
• Enjoyment of the combination of office work and manual tasks, confident handling of common IT tools
• Team spirit, independent and responsible working style as well as initial leadership experience
• Interest in the topic of urban drainage and water protection as well as motivation to commit to the preservation of clean waters

This is what awaits you with us

• A respectful, collegial collaboration and a good working atmosphere
• Work-life balance: annual working hours, part-time work, care days and home office depending on the function
• Generous holiday arrangements: at least 26 days of holiday, plus age-related additional holiday days, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
• Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual training and further education
• Generous support and financial participation in acquiring basic professional competencies

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

Additional information about the position is gladly provided by Matthias Brand, Head of Division Urban Drainage and Water Protection, Tel. 031 970 94 64.

Your HR contact

Manuela Fawer

HR Consultant

Tel. 031 970 92 16

Visit us at www.koeniz.ch