Job Description

We at the City of Wolfsburg With over 3,000 employees, we at the city administration are working together to shape the future of Wolfsburg and provide reliable services to its more than 128,000 residents. We stand for diversity—for the diversity of people, tasks, and career opportunities, as well as for mutual appreciation. Take your next career step toward your personal VielWert! Landscape planner / environmental engineer (m/f/d) with a focus on hydrology Permanent position | Architecture and engineering | Full-time, part-time | E 12 Would you like to play an active role in shaping Wolfsburg as a water-sensitive sponge city? Our goal is to permanently maintain the performance and functionality of the natural environment in the urban area in order to offer our citizens a high quality of life. The sponge city principle encompasses climate change adaptation with protection against flooding, ensuring sustainable water retention, and improving the microclimate and biodiversity. The tasks of the "Blue-Green Office" are assigned to a dedicated team that works to avoid interventions in nature and the landscape as much as possible, minimize unavoidable impacts, and compensate for remaining impairments with appropriate mitigation and replacement measures.
What you can expect: • STRATEGIC PLANNING You will take the lead in developing a comprehensive municipal concept for improving water retention with guidelines and action programs for water-sensitive and heat-adapted open space development as part of the climate adaptation strategy.
• PROJECT WORK You will take on the technical and organizational management of interdisciplinary projects for the planning and implementation of measures for sustainable blue-green infrastructure (e.g., within the framework of funding programs). • EVALUATION You will develop monitoring concepts to evaluate the effectiveness of measures.
• TECHNICAL ADVICE You will advise senior management, political committees, and the public on the importance and implementation of blue-green infrastructure and water-sensitive urban development, organize relevant technical events and citizen participation formats, and participate in higher-level networks on sponge cities.
What sets you apart: • QUALIFICATIONS You have a university degree in landscape/environmental planning, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, landscape architecture, hydrosciences, or a university degree with a comparable focus.
• EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE You have several years of professional experience in the fields of environmental planning, ideally in the specialist area of water management/hydrology. • PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SKILLS You structure projects systematically, set realistic goals, and implement them efficiently and purposefully. • COMMUNICATION SKILLS You express yourself clearly, listen actively, and find words that convey complex issues in a way that is appropriate for the target audience. Even in challenging situations, you remain respectful and confident. • INITIATIVE AND INDEPENDENCE You approach tasks independently and are characterized by initiative and personal responsibility. • LANGUAGE German language skills at level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) • PERSONAL STRENGTHS Ability to work in a team and cooperate, confident and competent manner You can look forward to: • COHESION Working in a diverse, respectful team that embraces equal opportunities and values diversity.
• SECURITY Future-proof job with fair remuneration in accordance with pay scale E12 TVöD-VKA with individual grading based on previous experience (€54,563 to €85,264 per annum, including annual bonus), performance-related pay, company pension scheme, and capital-forming benefits.
• APPRECIATION We value your ideas and encourage your further development in an open and respectful working environment. • RELIABILITY and CONNECTEDNESS Actively shape the future of our city and take responsibility for the common good. • TRUST and FLEXIBILITY Flexible working hours, hybrid working options, and a good work-life balance. • YOUR BENEFITS 30 days of vacation, December 24 and 31 off, sabbatical option, bike leasing, company fitness with WELLPASS and health promotion, subsidy for the Jobticket Deutschland. • YOUR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT Active promotion of your personal and professional development through training and further education. Diversity is our strength! In our city administration, we are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and a good work-life balance. We welcome applications from people of all ages, regardless of gender, sexual identity, origin, religion, worldview, or possible disability. Applicants with severe disabilities or equal status will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability. You in our team! VielWert. Apply by March 11, 2026 with your complete application documents. Please use our online application portal exclusively for this purpose. We look forward to getting to know you!
Do you have any questions? Then please feel free to contact us. HR contact: Jana Helmuth Tel: 49 5361 28 5023 Department contact: Verena Lohrenz Tel: 49 5361 28 2774 All jobs and further information can be found at www.wolfsburg.de/karriere

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Stadtverwaltung Wolfsburg
Jana Helmuth

Porschestraße 49
38440  Wolfsburg
Deutschland

+49 5361 28 5023

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