Kanton St. Gallen
St.Gallen
Contaminated Sites Specialist (m/f/d)
- 07 September 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 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 touches 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 retirement, we are looking for a
Contaminated Sites Specialist (m/f/d)
at the Office for the Environment from 1 March 2027 or by arrangement- Taking on area responsibility in the field of contaminated sites
- Assessment of site contamination and the associated support of investigation, monitoring, and remediation measures as well as updating the register of contaminated sites
- Independent management of projects in specific contaminated sites areas (e.g. shooting ranges, CKW sites, PFAS sites, old deposits, playgrounds, etc.)
- Assessment of building applications on contaminated sites and advising landowners and municipalities
- Sound knowledge in contaminated site management
- University or university of applied sciences degree in geology or environmental engineering or an equivalent qualification
- Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
- High communication and social skills in dealing with different stakeholders
- Confidence in using digital tools and openness to new technologies
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- Very good German language skills, both spoken and written
- Exciting and varied role with a lot of personal responsibility
- A modern, well-equipped workplace in St. Gallen
- Collegial working atmosphere and a supportive team
- Attractive employment conditions with flexible working time models
- Individual training opportunities and development prospects
