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Vacancies

of the Idar-Oberstein city administration at a glance.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU

As an administrative institution of a dynamically growing and attractive city, we face a wide range of developments and challenges: Population growth, demographic change, climate change, digitalization, mobility, etc.

In order to master these tasks, we need a lot of support!
In our job advertisements, we are looking for employees (m/f/d) from various professional groups who would like to take on responsibility and actively shape Idar-Oberstein with us.


CURRENT OFFERS

Application deadline: 09.05.2025

  • Employee (m/f/d) to strengthen the team of the general social service This is a position to be filled within the framework of maternity protection and parental leave replacement for a limited period until September 2026

    The area of responsibility includes in particular

    • Advice on general issues relating to the upbringing and development of young people
    • Initiation and management of educational assistance and integration support, also with regard to the effective use of the resources used
    • Risk assessment and intervention in cases of child endangerment
    • Implementation of provisional measures to protect children and young people, also as part of an on-call service
    • Participation in proceedings before the family courts

    Prerequisites:

    • Degree as Diplom-Sozialarbeiter (m/f/d) / Diplom-Sozialpädagoge (m/f/d) (FH) with state recognition or a comparable Bachelor's degree
    • Extensive knowledge of the respective field of law
    • Determination and willingness to take responsibility
    • Organizational and team skills
    • Class B driver's license and willingness to use a private car for business purposes

    This is a temporary position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. The employment relationship is based on the collective agreement of the public service (TVöD) with the usual social benefits in the public service. The classification is in pay group S 14 of the pay scale for employees in the social and educational service (TVöD-SuE).

  • Master gardener (m/f/d) specializing in gardening and landscaping for green space management in the civil engineering office

    The main tasks include

    • Design, construction and maintenance of public green and open spaces
    • Design, construction and maintenance of public children's playgrounds and other
    • Leisure facilities
    • Design and construction of facilities in municipal cemeteries such as steps, paths, walls, rest areas
    • Planning and implementation of land conservation measures
    • Creation of green maintenance plans
    • Competent advice for beautification associations and citizens' concerns
    • Professional assessment and processing of claims
    • Digitization and archiving as well as continuation of the GIS system

    You will fit in with us if you

    • have sound knowledge of gardening and landscaping
    • Have professional experience in gardening and landscaping and in the field of tree care
    • Enjoy working outdoors
    • are reliable and a team player
    • are physically fit and are not affected by bad weather
    • have a high level of commitment


    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successfully completed specialist training as a master gardener (m/f/d) in gardening and landscaping (or a comparable qualification)

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 8 TVöD.

  • Civil engineer (m/f/d) in the field of traffic planning / civil engineering alternatively a state-certified technician (m/f/d) in the field of civil engineering specializing in civil engineering to support the team of the civil engineering office

    The field of civil engineering, road construction and hydraulic engineering covers the following main areas in particular:

    • Development of planning documents, preparation of tender documents and construction contracts for the construction, conversion and expansion of roads and other civil engineering projects
    • Construction supervision, processing and invoicing of road and civil engineering measures
    • Site management for the execution of third-party designs
    • Technical support for the continuation and updating of the mobility concept
    • Planning of cycling measures including tendering and awarding of contracts, project management and coordination

    The right to delegate further tasks is reserved.

    Your requirements profile:

    • Commitment and willingness to take responsibility for the assigned tasks
    • Flexibility and resilience
    • Good IT skills are required (MS Office programs, planning and tendering programs)
    • High self-motivation
    • Ability to familiarize yourself quickly and independently with new and related subject-specific topics
    • Communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Unrestricted suitability for field service
    • Driving license class B (formerly 3) is a prerequisite for employment
    • Sound expertise in planning, tendering, construction management and invoicing of civil engineering and road construction projects
    • Knowledge of public procurement and construction contract law, guidelines and regulations for road construction and civil engineering


    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • a successfully completed degree (Dipl.-Ing. (FH) / Bachelor) in the field of traffic planning / civil engineering or comparable disciplines

    alternatively

    • Completed specialist training as a state-certified technician (m/f/d) in the field of civil engineering with a specialization in civil engineering accompanied by sound professional experience

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded up to pay group 11 TVöD.

  • Head (m/f/d) of the city treasury

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Managing the city treasury and performing tasks that are of fundamental importance to the city treasury
    • Control, coordination and organization of the tasks of the city treasury in accordance with state law and economic principles
    • Management / administration of financial resources and capital assets, including the investment of fixed-term and time deposits
    • Liquidity planning and safeguarding, including taking out liquidity loans
    • Receivables management incl. determination and processing of payment arrears
    • Processing of deferrals and installment payments, unless these are assigned to other areas
    • Decisions on the waiver of reminder fees, enforcement costs and ancillary claims
    • Initiation and monitoring of special enforcement measures (forced sales, security mortgages)
    • Enforcement matters
    • Maintain financial statistics and prepare corresponding reports
    • Preparation and audit of daily and quarterly financial statements and preparation of annual financial statements
    • Monitoring and processing of payment transactions
    • Postings of incoming and outgoing payments, offsetting
    • Control of advance and deposit accounts

    The right is reserved to transfer further tasks from the area of the city treasury.

    We expect:

    • sound knowledge in the above-mentioned areas of responsibility
    • Performance-oriented work with a high level of commitment
    • Commitment, flexibility and good comprehension skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Communication and cooperation skills
    • Ability to organize and work independently
    • Good IT skills and a willingness to familiarize yourself with specialist software
    • If possible, professional experience in the areas of responsibility described

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with passing the second examination for employees in the municipal administration and cashier service (Verwaltungsfachwirt (m/f/d))

    or

    • a university degree with a Bachelor's degree in the field of administration and finance / financial administration or a career qualification for the 3rd entry-level post in the field of administration and finance / financial administration

    alternatively

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with current participation or willingness to participate in an employee training course II at a municipal study institute. Passing the final examination of the Angestelltenlehrgang II is a mandatory requirement for a permanent position. Failure to pass the examination will result in a different position in the administration with a corresponding classification.

    or

    • the qualification for the second entry-level post in the field of administration and finance with the perspective willingness for further training qualification according to § 29 Laufbahnordnung (LbVO) for the status A 11.

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of the personal and career requirements, the position will be filled as a civil servant in salary group A 11 LBesG or pay group 10 TVöD. Applicants (m/f/d) who have not yet completed employee training course II at the time the position is filled will be placed in pay group 9a TVöD until they pass the second examination. During the attendance of the Employee Training Course II, the allowance payment is made in accordance with the district collective agreement on the training and examination obligation.

  • Employee (m/f/d) to support the legal team

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Enforcement of claims for damages against third parties
    • Processing claims for compensation from the municipality and dealing with insurance companies
    • Processing of own and third-party insurance policies
    • Checking the insurance cover and tendering
    • Criminal charges and applications for criminal prosecution for criminal acts to the detriment of the municipality and its employees as well as the preparation of powers of attorney and representation and authorizations to testify
    • Preparation of the election of honorary judges and lay assessors
    • Processing the budget matters of the department

    We reserve the right to adapt the tasks.

    We expect:

    • Performance-oriented work with a high level of commitment
    • Commitment, flexibility and good comprehension skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Communication and cooperation skills
    • Ability to organize and work independently
    • good IT skills

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with passing the second examination for employees in the municipal administration and treasury service (Verwaltungsfachwirt (m/f/d))
      alternatively
    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with current participation or willingness to participate in an employee training course II at a municipal study institute. Successful completion of the final examination of the second course is a mandatory requirement for a permanent position. Failure to pass the exam will result in a different position in the administration with a corresponding classification.

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but can be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of the requirements, the position will be in pay group 9b TVöD.

  • Employee (m/f/d) to support the city treasury

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Processing of cash and cashless payment transactions; management of checks and savings balances; debit and actual postings and orders for posting from the entry file; orders for transferring payroll deductions; monitoring of expenditure deductions as well as deposit and advance orders
    • Monitoring of payment deadlines for expenses including processing of payments
    • Management of the custody account (including safekeeping of deposited valuables)
    • Processing deferrals and installment payments, insofar as these are not assigned to other departments
    • Participation in the management of operating resources
    • Counting the contents of parking meters and parking machines

    We reserve the right to make changes or additions to the scope of duties.

    We expect:

    • Confident handling of standard PC programs
    • Confident and friendly demeanor and a good sense for acting appropriately in a given situation
    • Ability to work in a team
    • an independent way of working, personal and professional commitment and service orientation
    • Willingness and ability to cooperate/teamwork
    • Strong communication skills, social skills and resilience

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Preferably the successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d), alternatively the passing of the first examination for employees in the municipal administration and cashier service (formerly employee course I) or the qualification for the second entry-level position - formerly career path of the intermediate service -

      alternatively
    •  completed at least three years of commercial vocational training

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 8 TVöD.

  • Deputy Head of Office (m/f/d) of the Finance Department

    The main job contents include in particular 

    • fundamental budgetary, cash and accounting matters (including the preparation of the budget statutes and budget plan and interim reports)
    • Matters relating to municipal financial equalization and budget consolidation
    • Management of municipal assets and liabilities
    • Borrowing of investment and liquidity loans, unless transferred to the company's own operations
    • Issuing the regulations necessary for financial management
    • Management of foundations, donations and sponsoring services
    • Assumption of guarantees and other securities

    The right is reserved to transfer further tasks from the area of the city treasury.

    We expect:

    • sound knowledge of general administrative law, municipal budget law and municipal law
    • Performance-oriented work with a high level of commitment
    • Commitment, flexibility and good comprehension skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Communication and cooperation skills
    • Ability to organize and work independently
    • Good IT skills and a willingness to familiarize yourself with specialist software
    • If possible, professional experience in the areas of responsibility described

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with passing the second examination for employees in the municipal administration and cashier service (Verwaltungsfachwirt (m/f/d))

    or

    • a university degree with a Bachelor's degree in the field of administration and finance / financial administration or a career qualification for the 3rd entry-level post in the field of administration and finance / financial administration

    alternatively

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with current participation or willingness to participate in an employee training course II at a municipal study institute. Passing the final examination of the Angestelltenlehrgang II is a mandatory requirement for a permanent position. Failure to pass the examination will result in a different position in the administration with a corresponding classification.

    or

    • the qualification for the second entry-level post in the field of administration and finance with the perspective willingness for further training qualification according to § 29 Laufbahnordnung (LbVO) for the status A 11.

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal and career requirements, the position will be filled as a civil servant in salary group A 11 LBesG or pay group 11 TVöD. Applicants (m/f/d) who have not yet completed employee training course II at the time the position is filled will be placed in pay group 9a TVöD until they pass the second examination. During the attendance of the Employee Training Course II, the allowance payment is made in accordance with the district collective agreement on the training and examination obligation.

  • State-certified technician (m/f/d) in the field of civil engineering specializing in civil engineering to support the team of the civil engineering office

    The field of work in road construction, civil engineering and hydraulic engineering includes the following areas in particular:

    • Construction supervision and invoicing of construction measures
    • Maintenance of roads, paths, cycle paths, squares and stairways, independent handling of these measures with the municipal building depot
    • Performing the tasks of water maintenance and heavy rainfall and flood prevention
    • Technical processing of claims in the above-mentioned areas

    The right to delegate further tasks is reserved.

    Your requirements profile:

    • Commitment and willingness to take responsibility for the assigned tasks
    • Flexibility and resilience
    • Good IT skills are required (MS Office programs, tendering programs)
    • High self-motivation
    • Ability to familiarize yourself quickly and independently with new and related subject-specific topics
    • Communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to work in a team
    • Unrestricted suitability for field service
    • Driving license class B (formerly 3) is a prerequisite for employment
    • Experience in the monitoring and billing of infrastructure projects, including broadband supply
    • Knowledge of public procurement and construction contract law, road and civil engineering guidelines and regulations

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Completed specialist training as a state-certified technician (m/f/d) in the field of civil engineering with specialization in civil engineering accompanied by professional experience or comparable training

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 9b TVöD.

Application deadline: 25.04.2025

  • FLL-certified tree inspector (m/f/d) to support the team of the civil engineering office

    The field of work comprises the following main areas: 

    • Independent assessment of trees and shrubs with regard to traffic safety and symptoms of damage
    • Carrying out tree inspections in accordance with the guidelines for checking the traffic safety of trees (FLL) including the techniques for further investigations (use of specialist equipment)
    • Determination of the necessary measures to establish traffic safety in accordance with ZTV tree care
    • Coordination of tree care measures with municipal staff and external specialist companies (requests for quotations, commissioning, support and invoicing)
    • Continuous recording of the tree population, updating and updating of the municipal tree register
    • Proper documentation of tree inspections in accordance with service instructions and entry in the GIS system


    You will fit in with us if you

    • have professional experience in gardening and landscaping and in the field of tree care.
    • Enjoy working outdoors.
    • are reliable and able to work in a team.
    • are physically fit and are not affected by bad weather.
    • have a high level of commitment.
    • have a solid knowledge of arboriculture (genus, species, tree statics).
    • have an affinity for IT (Microsoft Office, cadastral software).


    The prerequisite for filling the position is: 

    • successfully completed vocational training as a gardener (m/f/d) (e.g. in horticulture and landscaping), or forester (m/f/d).
    • successfully completed further training as an FLL-certified tree inspector (m/f/d)

    alternatively

    • Willingness to participate in and successfully complete further training to become an FLL-certified tree inspector (m/f/d) (passing the final examination of the course is a mandatory prerequisite for permanent assignment as a tree inspector (m/f/d) / if you do not pass the course, you will be assigned to another position in the construction depot with a corresponding classification)
    • Car driver's license class B and the willingness to drive a company car.

    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 7 TVöD.

    Applicants (m/f/d) who have not yet successfully completed further training as an FLL-certified tree inspector (m/f/d) at the time of filling the position will be placed in pay group 6 TVöD until they have passed the final examination.

  • Head (m/f/d) for the Citizens' Office (Residents' Registration, Vehicle Registration, Driving Licenses)

    The main job contents include in particular 

    • Management and leadership of the department, including responsible personnel management
    • Processing fundamental and strategic matters of the department
    • Support for complex and challenging individual cases, including the handling of appeal proceedings
    • Responsibility for budgetary tasks within the department
    • Implementation and evaluation of statistical analysis

    We reserve the right to adapt the tasks.

    We are looking for an employee (m/f/d) who has the ability to work independently combined with a willingness to take responsibility and organizational skills, very good knowledge of the relevant legal regulations, strong communication and cooperation skills and who is able to deal with the public in a friendly, respectful and dialogue-oriented manner.

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with passing the second examination for employees in the municipal administration and cashier service (Verwaltungsfachwirt (m/f/d))

    or

    • a university degree with a Bachelor's degree in the field of administration and finance or a career qualification for the 3rd entry-level post in the field of administration and finance

    alternatively

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) in conjunction with current participation or willingness to participate in an employee training course II at a municipal study institute. Passing the final examination of the Angestelltenlehrgang II is a mandatory requirement for a permanent position. Failure to pass the examination will result in a different position in the administration with a corresponding classification.

    or

    • the qualification for the second entry-level post in the field of administration and finance with the perspective willingness for further training qualification according to § 29 Laufbahnordnung (LbVO) for the status A 10.


    This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of the personal and career requirements, the position will be filled as a civil servant in salary group A 10 LBesG or pay group 9c TVöD.

    Applicants (m/f/d) who have not yet completed employee training course II at the time the position is filled will be placed in pay group 9a TVöD until they pass the second examination. During the period of attendance of the Employee Training Course II, the allowance will be paid in accordance with the district collective agreement on the training and examination obligation.

  • Employee (m/f/d) in the area of the graphic information system (GIS)

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Support for GIS users in all questions and problems
    • Acquisition and procurement of geodata including processing and georeferencing
    • Preparation, analysis and storage of geodata in databases
    • Modeling and representation of geodata in maps
    • Maintenance and evaluation of geodata in geodata portals
    • Independent handling of projects in the field of GIS according to specifications
    • Collaboration in the expansion and further development of GIS application options within the entire administration
    • Collaboration in urban development planning

    The right to delegate further tasks is reserved.

    We expect:

    Professional requirements:

    • Basic understanding of GIS and geodata
    • Experience with spatial data and analyses, knowledge of geodata processing
    • IT skills and knowledge of databases
    • Knowledge of cartography and remote sensing would be desirable
    • Confident handling of standard PC programs

    Personal and methodological requirements:

    • Confident and friendly demeanor and a good sense for acting appropriately in a given situation
    • Independent working style, personal and professional commitment and service orientation
    • Analytical thinking and a structured and logical approach
    • Technical understanding and willingness to learn
    • Willingness to work independently, even as a career changer
    • Working in interdisciplinary teams with urban planning, civil engineering, public utilities, etc.
    • Willingness and ability to cooperate/teamwork
    • Strong communication skills, social skills and resilience


    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successfully completed vocational training of at least three years as a geomatics technician (m/f/d), surveying technician (m/f/d), IT specialist (m/f/d) with a GIS focus or career changer (m/f/d) with vocational training in administration, construction, logistics or IT or industries with relevant and comparable knowledge.


    This is a permanent full-time position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but is to be filled on a full-time basis. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 6 TVöD.

  • Employee (m/f/d) to strengthen the building management team (This is a part-time position to be filled on a permanent basis with 19.5 hours per week)

    The main job contents include in particular 

    • Helping to plan, coordinate and monitor the deployment of janitorial staff and employees from the cleaning and maintenance service
    • Procurement of materials for the above-mentioned areas
    • Taking on individual tasks as required
    • Participation in the maintenance of all buildings under the administration of the office, including checking invoices

    The right to delegate further tasks is reserved.

    We expect:

    • Confident handling of standard PC programs
    • Confident and friendly demeanor and a good sense for acting appropriately in a given situation
    • Ability to work in a team and willingness to work flexible hours
    • an independent way of working, personal and professional commitment and service orientation
    • Willingness and ability to cooperate/teamwork
    • Strong communication skills, social skills and resilience


    The prerequisite for filling the position is: 

    • Preferably successfully completed training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) or successfully completed administrative course I (formerly employee course I)

    alternatively

    • successfully completed at least three years of commercial vocational training


    This is a permanent part-time position with 19.5 hours per week. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 6 TVöD.

  • Educational specialist (m/f/d) for the Idar-Oberstein day group on a part-time basis with 33.5 hours per week

    The main tasks include in particular 

    • Education, upbringing and individual support for children and young people up to the age of 14 in accordance with the assistance planning on which the assistance is based
    • Cooperation with the families

    We expect:

    • a completed pedagogical vocational training (social workers and social pedagogues (m/f/d), remedial teachers and curative educators (m/f/d), educators (m/f/d))
    • Enthusiasm to experience everyday life together with the children and to encourage and support them in their individual development
    • a responsible personality who enjoys working independently


    This is a part-time position to be filled on a permanent basis. The employment relationship is based on the collective agreement of the public service (TVöD) with the usual social benefits in the public service. The classification is in pay group S 8b TVöD-SuE.

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Information: Severely disabled persons (m/f/d) with equal professional and personal qualifications will be given preferential consideration for the position.

You can find specific information on the salary groupings contained in our job vacancies here: oeffentlicher-dienst.info

FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION

Sending your application documents

Please send by post to:
Stadtverwaltung Idar-Oberstein
-Personalwesen-
Postfach 12 22 53
55714 Idar-Oberstein

By online procedure:
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Costs incurred in connection with your application will not be reimbursed.

Information on data protection in application procedures can be found here.

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