Specialist in the field of waste and circular economy

Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-90% |

Your contribution

• Lead and participate in projects in the field of construction waste, mineral waste and landfills
• Contribute to the further development of legislation in the field of waste management and circular economy
• Develop measures and concepts for better handling of pollutants, especially PFAS, in waste
• Compose technical and complex documents in an understandable manner
• Coordinate, support and harmonize the implementation of waste legislation by the cantons

What makes you unique

• Master's in natural or technical sciences
• Professional experience in waste management and in leading complex projects
• Editorial skill, strong communication skills
• Good active knowledge of at least a second official language and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language

In a nutshell

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success model of Switzerland and work for the well-being of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy in the workplace We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU) is responsible for the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest, for protection against natural hazards and for the preservation of biodiversity. It is part of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (UVEK).

We have a view of Switzerland of today and tomorrow and take responsibility in demanding projects for the successful development of our country. The BAFU offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a sustainable Switzerland in a modern working environment.

Additional information

Start date: 01.02.2027 or by arrangement.

Questions about the position

Matthieu Buchs
Section Head Raw Material Cycles
+41 58 465 87 85