CareerPlan

Abteilungsleiter:in (w/m/d) Abwasserbehandlung Betrieb

Frankfurt am Main, HESSENFull-time2026-09-14 → 2026-10-17

Core

Leading the wastewater treatment operations department for the City of Frankfurt, overseeing two major wastewater treatment plants, a sludge incineration facility, and the associated network infrastructure.

Role type

Senior department head (technical management)

Builds

Sustainable wastewater treatment and sludge management infrastructure for the city

Domain

Municipal utilities / Water treatment / Environmental engineering

Required skills

Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Technical leadership experience, Strategic planning, Budget management, Public relations, Safety compliance, Project management

Preferred skills

Higher technical service qualification (Große Staatsprüfung), Experience with complex process technologies, National expert committee participation

Technologies

MS Office, Process control systems, Wastewater treatment technologies

Responsibilities

Manage department with supervisory authority over 194 employees, Ensure operational compliance of wastewater and sludge incineration plants, Develop strategic technical concepts and economic assessments, Oversee construction and expansion projects, Represent the utility in public and political forums, Implement health and safety concepts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC