Environmental technologist for wastewater management (previously wastewater technology specialist)

To train as an environmental technologist for wastewater management, you must meet the following requirements:

• You have at least a qualifying secondary school leaving certificate or have obtained this by the start of the recruitment process
• You have successfully completed the recruitment process of the City of Erlangen

You also find it easy to understand technical contexts. You are interested in science subjects at school and would like to make a contribution to environmental protection. You approach your work conscientiously and carefully in order to avoid mistakes and accidents. You demonstrate your ability to work in a team with your colleagues.

Environmental technologist for wastewater management is a recognized profession according to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). The dual training program at the City of Erlangen lasts 3 years. It is divided into theoretical training at the state vocational school in Lauingen and practical training at the drainage company of the City of Erlangen.
In addition, the training is supplemented by inter-company courses and additional courses, e.g. at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and at the BVS training center in Lauingen with various key topics.

Theoretical training

The theoretical training takes place in blocks at the state vocational school in Lauingen. Here you will learn subject-specific content such as electrical engineering or environmental analysis and build up the theoretical basis for your practical work. In addition to purely work-related content in subjects such as wastewater technology, you will also have lessons in general subjects such as German and social studies.
In total, you can expect the following subjects during your training:

• Religious education
• German
• social studies
• sport
• Electrical engineering
• Sewage technology
• Industrial engineering
• Scientific basics
• Machine and equipment technology
• Environmental analysis

Further information can be found on the homepage of the vocational school in Lauingen.

Practical training

The practical part of your training will mainly take place at the drainage company of the city of Erlangen. During your training, you will be introduced to the various fields of work and systematically familiarized with the job content. You will have the opportunity to practically apply, consolidate and deepen what you have learned at vocational school.
For example, you will learn how to operate and maintain drainage systems.
You will also learn how to examine wastewater and sludge and how to clean wastewater mechanically, biologically and chemically.
During your practical training, you will be supervised by competent trainers who will give you an insight into the various tasks and everyday life as an environmental technologist for wastewater management and gradually give you the opportunity to take on these tasks independently.
A healthy feedback culture is very important at the City of Erlangen: you will receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses so that you always know how you can actively develop further in order to improve and expand your skills.

During your training, you will receive a monthly training allowance (gross)

• in the 1st year in the amount of € 1,218.26
• in the 2nd year in the amount of € 1,268.20
• in the 3rd year in the amount of € 1,314.02

As a trainee of the City of Erlangen, you are also entitled to capital-forming benefits of €13.29 per month and a special annual payment ("Christmas bonus").

After successfully completing your final examination, you can also expect a final bonus of €400.

The training allowance is based on the collective agreement for trainees in the public sector (TVAöD).

(Status: 01.03.2024)

After completing the training, remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). The classification and thus also the remuneration are based on the job that is taken on. The performance principle applies. The law therefore stipulates certain classification criteria. If an employee holds a position and fulfills all job characteristics, the classification is made according to the previously determined job evaluation.

The starting salary in pay group EG 06, level 1, is currently € 2,683.45 (gross).

In addition, you will also receive capital-forming benefits of € 6.65 per month and a special payment ("Christmas bonus"). You can also expect regular salary increases and performance-related steps.

(As of April 1, 2022)

As part of the training, all fees are paid by the City of Erlangen. Training materials required for vocational training and for taking the exam (e.g. work and protective clothing, textbooks or exam preparation booklets) are also provided free of charge. In addition, you will receive a grant of €50 for learning materials in each year of training.

A company laptop is also provided for use during the training period.

Travel costs for journeys to external vocational schools will be reimbursed if they exceed 6 percent of the training allowance, unless there is no other entitlement to compensation. If accommodation in a hall of residence is also necessary, the costs incurred will also be reimbursed by the City of Erlangen.

In the case of inter-company training courses and events that take place outside the company, you will also be reimbursed for travel expenses. If an overnight stay at the event location is required, the City of Erlangen will also cover the costs for accommodation and meals.

All social benefits that the city administration of Erlangen offers its employees naturally also apply to our junior staff.

Anyone who regularly travels to work by public transport receives a monthly travel allowance from the City of Erlangen. During their training, junior employees can purchase the Bavarian discount ticket (€29 ticket). The costs incurred for this are reimbursed in full by the City of Erlangen upon application. However, it is also possible (depending on availability) to apply for a municipal employee parking space.

As part of the company's health management program, there are regular sports courses and other health-promoting activities that you can take part in.

The number of trainees is based on the anticipated personnel requirements. The City of Erlangen offers a guarantee of employment to high-performing junior staff.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be entitled to use the professional title "Environmental technologist for wastewater management".

You will be employed in drainage operations. As an environmental technologist for wastewater management, you will work a lot outdoors, in the laboratory, in machine halls, in cellars and occasionally in the office.

Training is the first step in continuous personnel development. A varied and high-quality training program is offered for further professional qualification. The aim of these qualifications is to keep your knowledge up to date so that you can perform your job successfully and in a goal-oriented manner and expand your personal skills.
As a skilled worker, you have access to job-specific further training and can thus acquire additional skills.
Employees have extensive opportunities for professional development and promotion.

The application period runs from approximately May to August of the previous year of recruitment.

As the City of Erlangen bases its training numbers on current staffing requirements, not every profession is offered every year. Please refer to our job advertisements to find out whether the profession is being trained and the exact application deadline.

The following application documents are required:

• Informative cover letter
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form
• School leaving certificate or current annual or interim report
• Training and work references, if applicable
• Other certificates and attestations, if applicable

Please note:

The City of Erlangen uses the online platform INTERAMT for its application procedures. We kindly ask you to access the job advertisement under the respective job ID at www.interamt.de and apply online by the application deadline. After the application deadline, you will be informed by us about the further course of the application process.

Personnel selection procedure of the City of Erlangen

After the application deadline, you will be invited to an interview. If necessary, practical work trials may also be part of the selection process. We will then inform you as soon as possible whether or not you can be employed by the City of Erlangen.

We see diversity as an enrichment and pursue a policy of equal opportunities. People with severe disabilities are given priority if they are equally qualified.