Three highly skilled professionals for the future of water management in Sønderborg Municipality

More rain. Rising groundwater. Ambitious urban development.

The water management of the future requires new solutions and close interaction between planning, environment, engineering and development.

Therefore we are seeking three strong profiles who will help develop and implement solutions within wastewater planning, climate adaptation, near-surface groundwater and water management in the municipality's towns and local communities.

Be part of setting the direction

Climate change, rising groundwater and continued development of towns and local communities place new demands on the municipality's water management. Therefore we are now strengthening the effort in this area.

As one of our three new employees you will have the opportunity to influence how Sønderborg Municipality works with wastewater, climate adaptation, near-surface groundwater and water management in the coming years. You will be part of developing new solutions, strategies and priorities to translate political goals and professional knowledge into concrete results.

You will work closely with colleagues, SONFOR, consultants, citizens and businesses, and you will have a central role in creating coherence between planning, regulatory work and project development.

In Sønderborg Municipality we work based on the values of dialogue, recognition, cooperation and engagement. Therefore we expect you to actively contribute to cross-disciplinary collaboration and be involved in creating solutions that support the municipality's development in both the short and long term.

Your tasks

You will become part of a department of eight employees, where tasks are distributed based on the department's competencies, organizational needs and your professional strengths.

We aim to assemble a department with different professional profiles. Therefore the tasks are tailored to the competencies and interests the new employees bring with them

Depending on your profile you may, among other things, work with

Wastewater planning

• Preparation and revision of wastewater plans and amendments.
• Public consultation processes and stakeholder dialogue.
• Coordination with SONFOR and the municipality's other areas.
• Preparation of political case presentations.

Near-surface groundwater

• Establishment, planning and implementation of the municipality's efforts for handling near-surface groundwater.
• Analysis and quality assurance of data basis for prioritizing the municipality's future actions.
• Identify investigation and intervention needs and contribute to the development of strategies, planning and decision basis.
• Contribute to the preparation of plans and amendments and the subsequent political processing.
• Ensure close coordination and collaboration with SONFOR on development and implementation of new initiatives and solutions.
• Engage in dialogue with citizens, advisers and other stakeholders about handling near-surface groundwater.

Water management, climate and urban development

• Contribute to the development of water management and disposal plans in connection with local planning, urban development and larger projects.
• Contribute to the development of solutions for handling rainfall, drainage and wastewater in synergy with climate adaptation and near-surface groundwater.
• Assess and weigh considerations of drainage, recipients, groundwater conditions, climate adaptation, nature and environment in physical planning.
• Contribute to creating solutions that support the municipality's goals for urban and business development while ensuring water is handled robustly and sustainably.
• Participate in cross-cutting development and climate protection projects across the municipality.

Water environment, environmental assessments and permits

• Case handling of discharges to recipients.
• Connection permits and industrial wastewater.
• Environmental approvals within the wastewater and surface water sector.
• Contribute to environmental assessments and project assessments.

Common to all positions is that you contribute to the development of the area through professional analyses, planning, regulatory work and decision basis for management and politicians. Therefore it is important that you can translate complex problems into concrete and realizable solutions.

We expect that you

Have a relevant higher-level natural science or technical education, e.g. as an engineer, geologist, biologist, environmental technologist or similar. Other educational backgrounds can also be relevant if you have documented experience with similar tasks.

We especially value that you

• can analyze complex technical and environmental scientific problems
• can translate professional knowledge and legislation into decision basis and realizable solutions
• can create progress and take responsibility for your own tasks
• collaborate constructively across disciplines and interests
• communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• have an eye for balancing professional considerations, different interests and the municipality's long-term goals.

Who are you?

You thrive on taking responsibility and delivering results together with others. You work in a structured and analytical way and can translate complex problems into concrete solutions.

You can drive your own processes from idea to finished result and create progress through dialogue with colleagues, citizens, businesses and advisers. You are good at identifying risks, handling challenges along the way and making clarity about possibilities, consequences and next steps.

At the same time you are curious, collaborative and motivated by creating value through solutions that support the municipality's development.

Therefore choose us

With us you become part of a professionally strong environment with a high level of knowledge sharing, sparring and helpfulness. We have a free and informal tone, great trust in each other and a common ambition to create good solutions for the municipality.

You will have the opportunity to work with issues ranging from strategy and planning to concrete regulatory decisions and development projects.

In short, you will have the opportunity to help shape the solutions that will ensure robust and sustainable water management for both current and future generations.

Employment terms

The positions are full-time with work location in Sønderborg Municipality.

Salary and terms are according to the applicable collective agreement and the principles of local pay formation.

Application

Send your application, CV and relevant attachments via Sønderborg Municipality's recruitment system.

Application deadline: 23 October 2026

Expected start: 1 January 2027

Interviews expected to be held: Wednesday 4 November 9:00 - 16:00 and Friday 6 November 9:00 - 12:00.

Have questions?

You are welcome to contact department head Morten Vestergaard Hansen for an informal conversation about the position.

Phone: +45 2790 5181

E-mail: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing how your expertise, your engagement and your perspective can contribute to future water management in Sønderborg Municipality.

Sønderborg Municipality - a workplace of world-class standards

Sønderborg Municipality is an ambitious work community where we together make a difference and create an even better local community.

Whether you are involved in realizing our visions, political decisions or delivering core services of the highest quality close to citizens, you will be recognized for your efforts and engagement.

We invest in you through ongoing competence development and talent spotting so you develop and reach your full potential throughout your career.

We have the courage to turn things on their head in solving both small and large challenges. That gives new perspectives and insight into innovative solutions.

We collaborate closely with local businesses to promote growth and green development in our area, creating a dynamic and inspiring workplace. We are a workplace with a high degree of flexibility, allowing room for both career and leisure.

Read Sønderborg Municipality's personnel policy values and Leadership Framework

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