Scientific Associate for the support of watercourse development projects

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 70-70%

What you can contribute

• Direct interlocutor for cantonal specialist services and planners responsible for flood protection and renaturation works
• Financial and technical control of flood protection and renaturation projects
• Drafting of positions on files concerning watercourse development
• Contribution to the development of the watercourse development strategy and corresponding directives

What makes you unique

• EPF civil engineer degree or EPF/HES environmental engineer or geographer
• Several years (>10) of practical experience in the implementation of flood protection and revitalization works
• Experience in project management and the leadership of working groups and expert groups
• Ease of communication, negotiation skills, creativity and flexibility
• Minimum German level C2 and minimum Italian B2.
• Ideally, passive knowledge of a third; good or even very good knowledge of English

In a few words

Actively participate in flood protection and the revitalization of watercourses in Switzerland

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and to the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allows us to deploy our skills and express different points of view.
• Health at work We assist and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/fr/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (OFEV) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest. The OFEV is an office of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).

We are interested in today's Switzerland while preparing for tomorrow's. By taking on responsibilities within demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. The OFEV offers a modern working environment in which we can contribute significantly to the sustainable development of Switzerland.

Additional information

Start date: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed.

Questions about the position

Antoine Magnollay
Head of section
+41 58 468 77 88