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Vacancies

of the Idar-Oberstein city administration at a glance.

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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: 19.06.2026

  • Employee (m/f/d) to perform the tasks of digitizing documents

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Performing the tasks of digitizing documents of the entire administration and Office 69 - Facility Management.
    • Support for activities of Office 69 - Facility Management.

    We expect:

    • Confident handling of standard PC programs
    • the ability to work with concentration in a lively environment
    • 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 employment relationship is based on the collective agreement of the public service (TVöD) with the usual social benefits in the public service. This is a permanent position, which is generally suitable for part-time work, but can be filled full-time. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be classified according to pay group 3 (TVöD).

  • three foresters (m/f/d) to support the team of the municipal building department

    The field of work includes the following focal points:

    • all forestry work typical of the profession, e.g. logging, timber utilization, forest maintenance, forest protection, forest establishment and young stand maintenance
    • Support in carrying out maintenance and traffic safety measures on public roads, hiking trails and all municipal properties

    The right to delegate further tasks is reserved.

    You will fit in with us if you

    • have an understanding of urban forest management according to current aspects.
    • have knowledge of MS Office products.
    • Knowledge of tree care, FLL regulations, PEFC guidelines, silvicultural guidelines, health and safety regulations.
    • have good knowledge of forestry operations and silviculture.
    • have a high level of commitment and motivation.
    • are team players.

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • successfully completed training as a forest manager (m/f/d) at the time of filling the position
    • Car driver's license class B and the willingness to drive a company car
    • unrestricted physical aptitude to perform the set tasks, especially when handling the chainsaw,
    • willingness to complete the SKT A and SKT B rope climbing courses

    These are three permanent positions, which are generally suitable for part-time work, but are to be filled full-time. The employment relationship is based on the provisions of the District Collective Agreement for Municipal Employees in Forestry Work (BezTV-W RP). Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be classified according to pay group 5 on the basis of the BezTV-W RP.

  • Fitter (m/f/d) / Metalworker (m/f/d) with completed vocational training

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Maintenance of playgrounds and fountains; construction, care/maintenance and repair/repair of equipment
    • Professional installation, assembly, maintenance, servicing and inspection of traffic signs, signs and barriers in public spaces
    • Traffic safety; installation of temporary signage
    • Winter service; participation in winter service (incl. manual gritting) as part of an on-call service
    • Participation in the on-call service for accident risks

    Your requirements profile:

    • Good knowledge in the production of metal construction products (e.g. railing construction and other metalwork)
    • Careful and reliable way of working and ability to work in a team
    • Reliability and a sense of responsibility

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successfully completed training as a fitter (m/f/d) / metal worker (m/f/d) / specializing in construction technology
    • Driving license class B, class BE desirable
    • Willingness to qualify for Playground Inspection I, "Expertise for visual and operational inspections"
    • Willingness to take the welder's examination according to ISO 9606

    If you are motivated and able to work under pressure, have professional experience as a fitter (m/f/d) / metal worker (m/f/d) and are willing to integrate into a team, you should apply.

    This is a permanent 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 of the public service. If the personal requirements are met, the position will be classified in pay group 6 (TVöD).

  • an employee environmental technologist - specializing in wastewater management (m/f/d) alternatively a career changer (m/f/d) with at least 3 years of technical training for the urban drainage and sewage treatment plant operation

    The town of Idar-Oberstein, with a population of around 30,000, is the largest municipality in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park region. With around 600 employees, the city administration presents itself as a reliable employer with many challenging and varied fields of activity. Furthermore, the city of Idar-Oberstein sees itself as a modern service provider and aims to offer its citizens customer orientation, efficiency and short distances.

    The Idar-Oberstein municipal sewage company operates an approx. 200 km long sewage network with around 50 special structures, such as rainwater relief systems and pumping stations, as well as three sewage treatment plants with a total connection capacity for around 70,000 population equivalents.

    The central tasks include in particular

    • Independent monitoring, documentation and assessment of wastewater treatment
    • Independent operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant components in wastewater technology
    • Sampling and laboratory analysis of wastewater and sewage sludge and their evaluation
    • Independent analysis of malfunctions and their elimination
    • Taking over the general on-call duty in the wastewater company, also on weekends and public holidays

    We expect:

    • Completed training as an environmental technologist - wastewater management (m/f/d), (formerly specialist for wastewater technology (m/f/d) or as a supply and disposal technician specializing in wastewater (m/f/d)) or at least 3 years of technical training with the willingness to undergo further training in wastewater technology
    • Ability to work independently, target-oriented and reliably as well as team player and high flexibility
    • High physical resilience and fitness
    • Good IT skills, e.g. MS Office and willingness to undergo further training in measurement and control technology and the process control system
    • Possession of an unrestricted EU standard B driving license
    • Knowledge of electrical engineering an advantage

    The future job holder (m/f/d) will be further qualified by the municipal utilities to carry out work in the wastewater company.

    This is a permanent 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. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of the requirements, the position will be classified in pay group 6 TVöD.

Application deadline: 12.06.2026

  • Team leader (m/f/d) of the Tourist Information EdelSteinLand, Idar-Oberstein office

    The main responsibilities of the team leader at TI Idar-Oberstein include in particular

    • Ensuring smooth office operations including employee management (m/f/d), rostering and process organization
    • Coordination of tourism activities with the system partners (m/f/d) at national and regional level
    • Representation of EdelSteinLand at trade fairs
    • Representation of the city's interests in the "Romantic Cities" marketing cooperation
    • Processing of service provider contracts

    Your requirements profile:

    • High level of communication skills, sociability and openness
    • Team-oriented and proactive way of working
    • Good verbal and written communication skills in German and English, additional foreign language skills are an advantage
    • Reliability and a sense of responsibility
    • Good knowledge and skills in the use of IT and a willingness to familiarize yourself with specialist applications
    • Willingness to work weekends and public holidays and to travel for several days, e.g. for trade fair appearances

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • A university degree in tourism, tourism marketing, tourism/destination management or a comparable qualification if you have experience in the tourism sector, preferably with a management function. Alternatively, completed training in the field of tourism, tourism marketing, tourism/destination management or a comparable qualification if you have experience in the tourism sector, preferably with a management function.

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

  • a civil servant (m/f/d) in the 3rd entry-level position or administrative specialist (m/f/d) to support the team of the municipal building department

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Implementation of assessments for development and expansion contributions
    • Contribution calculation of the cost reimbursement amounts in accordance with Section 135a BauGB
    • Dedication and de-dedication of public traffic areas
    • Administration and management of the municipal forest, participation in the annual preparation of forest management plans
    • Processing of hunting and fishing matters

    The right is reserved to transfer further tasks from the area of the municipal building authority.

    Your requirements profile:

    • Good knowledge of administrative law and sound specialist knowledge in the application of the law combined with a quick grasp of the situation
    • Good knowledge and skills in the use of IT as well as the willingness to familiarize yourself with any specialist applications
    • Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills and a friendly manner
    • Independence, motivation, initiative
    • Sense of responsibility, judgment and assertiveness

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successful completion of training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) or similar vocational training conducive to the performance of duties, in conjunction with passing the second examination for employees in the municipal administration and cashier service (Verwaltungsfachwirt (m/f/d))

    or 

    • a successfully completed university of applied sciences degree as Bachelor of Arts - public administration, Diplomverwaltungswirt (m/f/d) / career qualification for the 3rd entry-level position in the field of administration and finance, administrative business administration or administrative informatics

    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.

    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 final 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.

  • a Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

    Play an active role in shaping the economic future of our city in a field of work that focuses on the following areas in particular:

    • Advice and support for local companies as well as companies interested in relocating, acting as a guide and interface within the administration
    • Initiation, organization and implementation of location marketing measures and projects with economic relevance
    • Representation of the city in working groups etc. that are related to economic issues
    • Collaboration in the strategic tourism concept and organizational development in Edelsteinland
    • Planning, organization and implementation of trade fair participations and business-oriented events
    • Support and close cooperation with the city marketing association

    In addition to above-average commitment and a high degree of flexibility, we expect:

    • Degree related to the job profile
    • Communication skills and sociability
    • Confident demeanor, assertiveness and decision-making ability
    • Team-oriented and proactive way of working with a strong creative drive and creative ideas
    • Good analytical, strategic and conceptual skills

    Why you should work for us:

    You can contribute your ideas and work in a motivated, dynamic team with flat hierarchies. Benefit from varied tasks in the largest municipality in the Hunsrück-Hochwald National Park region.

    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 personal requirements, the position will be classified in pay group 11 TVöD.

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:
You can send us your application documents via our data protection-compliant CryptShare solution: https://cryptshare.idar-oberstein.de. Please use bewerbung@idar-oberstein.de as the recipient's e-mail address.

Information:
For reasons of cost, submitted application documents will only be returned if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. If you do not enclose a return envelope with your application, we will assume that you do not wish to return your documents. In this case, we will properly destroy your documents after the selection process has been completed.

Costs incurred in connection with your application will not be reimbursed.

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