Environmental Worker for Nature, Climate and Water in Sorø Municipality

Do you want to make a difference for both the environment and the municipality's development? - become our new wastewater colleague

Would you like to work with regulatory tasks in the wastewater area and join a well-functioning wastewater team? Do you want to help raise the objectives in the water area plans and at the same time contribute to urban development in Sorø Municipality? Are you structured and can you deliver case handling at a high professional level? Are you a colleague you can rely on, who can lift as a team? Then you may be the person we are looking for.

The wastewater area is a complex and exciting field with many interfaces to, among others, nature, waterways, businesses, soil and groundwater. With us you will become part of a strong professional community, where openness, trust and cooperation are central values. We are looking for a colleague who works independently, communicates clearly and takes responsibility for delivering high-quality regulatory work. In return, we offer a varied everyday life with exciting tasks and good opportunities for professional development.

We offer

A challenging job in an organization in development, where you will have responsibility within your own areas of work and close collaboration with skilled colleagues. As part of Budget27 we have the opportunity to strengthen the wastewater area, because there is a political focus on settling in the municipality. This position should create overview and strengthen collaboration between departments such as planning, assessing and processing building cases as part of supporting the political focus on settlement and urban development in Sorø Municipality.

Your tasks will include case handling within the sewer area

• Orders and follow-up on new sewerage, separate sewerage and faulty connections
• Case handling of applications regarding rainwater management in, among others, infiltration systems
• Connection licenses for smaller projects
• Handle inquiries regarding wastewater from residents and real estate agents, etc.

Depending on competences and wishes you may also work with

• Case handling of larger wastewater permits – e.g. discharge, infiltration, connections
• Wastewater planning
• Public hearings of local plans and environmental assessment decisions

Your profile

We imagine that you have a relevant natural science education and preferably experience within the environmental area. The most important is that you have an interest in the wastewater area, the environment and water management, and that your competences can be applied to our regulatory tasks. We also place great emphasis on your personality and commitment to the task solving.

We expect that you

• Can convey complex professional material clearly and understandably – both in writing and orally
• Are an initiative-taking team player, who creates good relations and collaboration across
• Work thoroughly and systematically and deliver high quality in your case handling
• Have solid digital skills and prefer experience with GIS and data processing
• Meet citizens and businesses with professionalism and good service
• Are robust and not deterred by enforcing environmental protection laws
• Have a holistic view and a pragmatic approach to tasks
• Thrive in an environment where there is a balance between immersion and overview
• Have a driver's license for a passenger car

In addition we hope that you

• Have knowledge of Danish law and administration in the wastewater area or are willing and prepared to learn about the area
• Have knowledge of working in a politically led organization
• Have experience with similar tasks and knowledge of enforcement and supervision according to the Environmental Protection Act
• Contribute to the social life in the center and appreciate a place with humor

About us

You will become part of Nature, Climate and Water, where 15 colleagues work with drinking water, waterways, raw materials, nature and climate. We prioritize professional sparring, well-being and cross-cutting collaboration in a sometimes busy daily life. The department is part of the Technical, Environmental and Operations Center with both office and operational staff. We have an informal tone, high professional level and work according to the principle “freedom with responsibility” with a high degree of self-management.

The town hall is centrally located in Sorø with easy access to nature and good connections by both car and public transport.

Salary and terms of employment

This is a permanent position of 37 hours per week. We have flexible working hours, and employment is made according to the applicable agreement with salary according to qualifications (Ny Løn). Workplace: Sorø Municipality Town Hall, Rådhusvej 8, 4180 Sorø.

We value the balance between work and private life and offer home-working when tasks allow it. In the training period we expect physical presence to ensure a good introduction to tasks, systems and colleagues.

Expected start date: February 1, 2027.

During the recruitment process a case may be included.

Application procedure

Submit your application no later than Sunday, November 22, 2026.

First interviews will be held Thursday, November 26, and possible second interviews on December 2, 2026.

Want to know more?

Contact the head of department of Nature, Climate and Water, Sofie Byrnak at phone 57 87 63 70 or [email protected] . If desired, you may send a text message in advance.

In Sorø Municipality we see diversity as a strength, and we encourage all interested to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and ethnic origin. Our values are: credibility, engagement and joy in work, dialogue, openness and recognition.

The municipality has just over 30,000 inhabitants and lies in the middle of Zealand in a nature-rich area with lakes and forests. Sorø Municipality has about 2,500 employees – and we are also a smoke-free workplace.