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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: 17.07.2026

  • Employee (m/f/d) to strengthen the team of the driving license office

    The main contents of the position include

    • Processing driving license applications, driver cards and driver qualification certificates
    • Processing of driving license holders (m/f/d) who have been convicted during the probationary period as well as driving license holders (m/f/d) who have been convicted several times for having points
    • Verification of fitness to drive
    • Procedure for refusal/withdrawal/revocation and reissue of driving licenses
    • Granting of cab and hire car licenses, cab tariff law
    • Enforcement of the Driving Instructors Act, in particular the driving school inspection and approval as well as state recognition within the framework of professional driver qualification
    • Tasks according to the Professional Driver Qualification Act
    • Participation in the context of digitalization
    • Budget processing

    In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, the job holder (m/f/d) will be assigned additional tasks from the area of the Citizens' Office as required. We reserve the right to assign further tasks from the area of the Public Order Office.

    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 skills and cooperation skills (teamwork and conflict resolution) and is able to deal with the public in a friendly, respectful and dialogue-oriented manner.

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Completed training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) or successfully completed Administration Course I (formerly Employee Course I)

    alternatively

    • Completed vocational training of at least three years in the commercial sector as well as the willingness to obtain additional qualifications

    and

    • Willingness to participate in and successful completion of the Administrative Training Course I (formerly Employee Training Course I) (passing the final examination of the training course is a mandatory prerequisite for the permanent performance of duties / failure to pass will result in another 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 personal requirements, the position will be graded according to pay group 9a TVöD.

  • an administrative assistant (m/f/d) to support the team at the Housing Benefit Office This is a permanent part-time position with 19.5 hours per week.

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Performing tasks in accordance with the Housing Benefit Act (WoGG) Acceptance of applications, independent processing, decision and payment of initial and subsequent applications for the granting of benefits
    • Independent decision ex officio on the ineffectiveness of the approval, discontinuation or reduction of benefits under the WoGG
    • Review and recovery of overpaid benefits
    • Advice for applicants and benefit recipients

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

    We expect:

    • Specialist knowledge, in particular in social benefits law, income tax law, tenancy and housing law, maintenance law
    • Confident handling of standard PC programs
    • Confident and friendly demeanor and a good sense for acting appropriately in difficult situations
    • 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

    • Completed training as an administrative assistant (m/f/d) or successfully completed Administration Course I (formerly Employee Course I)

    alternatively

    • Completed vocational training of at least three years - ideally in the commercial sector - as well as the willingness to obtain additional qualifications

    and

    • Willingness to participate in and successful completion of the Administrative Training Course I (formerly Employee Training Course I) (passing the final examination of the training course is a mandatory prerequisite for the permanent performance of duties / failure to pass will result in another position in the administration with a corresponding classification)

    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 8 TVöD.

  • a part-time administrative assistant (m/f/d) for the school secretariat of Algenrodt elementary school and auf der Bein elementary school. This is a permanent part-time position with 26 hours per week. The salary is determined separately as part of the annual working hours.

    The main job contents include in particular 

    • "First point of contact": communication with pupils, parents, school management and teaching staff, companies, authorities, health authorities
    • Management of student data in the school program, registration, re-registration and deregistration, student file management
    • Management of the school budget and accounting
    • Coordination of textbook lending at school level
    • Student data management in all-day schools
    • Preparation of statistics and lists; accident reports and school property damage
    • Written correspondence, appointment coordination, telephone service, mail processing

    We are looking for a flexible part-time employee (m/f/d) to cover services in the mornings and afternoons. The role requires a high degree of organization, planning, prudence, flexibility, resilience, decision-making ability and commitment. Vacation leave is generally to be taken during school vacations.

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

    We expect:

    • Three years of successfully completed training in the commercial or administrative sector
    • sound knowledge of MS Word and Excel
    • Independent work and organizational skills
    • the ability to work with concentration in a lively environment
    • Ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate with the members of the school management in a spirit of trust
    • Confident appearance and good manners
    • the willingness to familiarize yourself with the school administration software

    We are looking for a flexible part-time employee (m/f/d) to cover services in the mornings and afternoons. This is a permanent part-time position covering 26 hours per week. The salary is determined separately as part of the annual working hours. Depending on qualifications and fulfillment of personal requirements, the position will be classified according to pay group 6 TVöD.

  • a carpenter (m/f/d) / joiner (m/f/d) with completed vocational training

    The main job contents include in particular

    • Joinery and carpentry work
    • Maintenance of playgrounds; construction, care/maintenance and repair/repair of equipment
    • General urban conservation repair and improvement work throughout the city
    • Collaboration in winter service (clearing and gritting, manual and mechanical)
    • Participation in the on-call service for accident risks

    Your requirements profile:

    • Good knowledge in the production of carpentry and joinery products
    • Careful and reliable way of working and ability to work in a team
    • Reliability and a sense of responsibility
    • unrestricted health suitability for the activity

    The prerequisite for filling the position is:

    • Successfully completed training as a carpenter (m/f/d) / joiner (m/f/d)
    • Driving license class "B", or the willingness to acquire the driving license "BE" or "C1E" if operationally necessary
    • Willingness to qualify for Playground Inspection I, "Expertise for visual and operational inspections"

    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 5 (TVöD).

  • a gardener and landscaper (m/f/d) with completed vocational training for green space maintenance in the urban area

    The field of activity includes in particular all green space maintenance work, such as wood maintenance, planting work and other maintenance measures. In addition, winter maintenance work (manual gritting) and the willingness to be on call outside working hours to deal with accident risks are essential. Assignments in other fields of work are also possible if required. Experience in operating relevant machinery in green space maintenance is a prerequisite.

    Possession of a category "B" driving license is a prerequisite for employment, category "BE" would be an advantage. The willingness to acquire a "BE" driver's license in case of operational necessity is a prerequisite.

    If you are motivated and able to work under pressure, have professional experience in the field of green space maintenance 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 in the public service. If the personal requirements are met, the position will be classified in pay group 5 (TVöD).

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.

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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