The Office of Urban Planning and Mobility comprises, in addition to the two divisions “Administration and Controlling – Urban Renewal and Urban Design,” the four departments “Urban Planning – Geodata and Land Use Planning – Mobility Planning – Road Traffic and Construction Sites,” and is assigned to the Planning and Construction Division.
Your benefits:
- A secure, long-term position at pay grade EG 15 under the TVöD or pay grade A 16 under the BayBesG, a Christmas bonus, supplementary pension benefits for employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement, and additional paid days off
- Meaningful work and the opportunity to actively shape the city of Erlangen
- Family-friendly leadership position with flexible working hours, generally with the option for part-time leadership, compensatory time off, and work-from-home opportunities
- A strong internal network for professional, methodological, and social exchange at the management level
- Job security with a convenient location, a subsidy for public transportation, or discounted parking
Your Responsibilities:
- Responsible management and development of the department with approximately 90 employees
- Process planning and management of specialized tasks, as well as budget planning
- Carrying out coordinating and strategic tasks related to urban and mobility planning
- Addressing fundamental issues and particularly challenging individual cases across the entire scope of responsibilities
- Representing the department in the City Council and other committees, as well as externally, alongside the division head
Your Profile:
- A completed college degree in architecture, urban design, or urban planning (Master’s, Magister, Diplom [univ]) or career qualification for the fourth qualification level of the “Natural Sciences and Technology” professional track, with a specialization in “Civil Engineering and Environmental Administration” and a focus on building construction or urban planning
- Leadership experience, a strong understanding of leadership, and the ability and willingness to motivate, challenge, and support employees
- Several years of professional experience, preferably in public administration, with in-depth knowledge and practical experience in the administrative areas relevant to this position
- Ability to coordinate and manage projects
- Negotiation skills, decisiveness, and persuasiveness, as well as initiative and a sense of responsibility
- An open-minded approach to technical innovations and the challenges of a modern, service-oriented administration
- An understanding of diversity as an asset, as well as a commitment to equality and equal opportunity
Application deadline: November 23, 2026
Where: Apply here!
Reference number: *_000599
More info: erlangen.de/karriere
Contact: Mr. Lang, Full-Time City Council Member, Tel. 09131 86-1300
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We view diversity as an asset and are committed to equal opportunity. In principle, all positions are available on a part-time basis. People with severe disabilities will be given priority consideration if equally qualified.