The municipality of Chêne-Bourg is advertising the position of
Deputy Head of the Environment and Public Domain Service at 100%
The Environment and Public Domain Service is a key player in the living environment in Chêne-Bourg. Comprising eleven employees and one apprentice, it ensures daily cleanliness, aesthetics, and quality of the municipality’s public spaces. The deputy head of service will be responsible for assisting the head in the execution, planning, coordination, and supervision of activities related to green spaces and the operational management of the public domain. They will work closely not only with the head of service but also with the second deputy head, and will be specifically responsible for:
supporting the head of service in the operational and administrative management of teams
acting as deputy for the head of service and/or the second deputy head
planning and implementing the comprehensive maintenance of green spaces and the public domain
collaborating in snow clearance and salting (including night shifts, weekends, and year-end holiday periods)
coordinating and ensuring the setup of equipment for municipal events
participating in biodiversity projects and differentiated maintenance across the territory
participating in the administrative management of the service (budget, reports, maintenance contracts)
managing requests from residents and partners with the service secretariat
participating in public communication
Required profile :
Possession of a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a horticulturist-landscaper or equivalent
Federal certificate or higher education in the field is an asset
Proven experience in the field with team management
Driving licence (required), machine operator licence is an asset
Mastery of landscape horticulture
Knowledge of Swiss and Geneva standards
Ability to supervise and organise team work
Organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
Sensitivity to ecological issues
Rigour, autonomy, initiative
Sense of public service and fairness
Good stress management
Tact and interpersonal skills
Team spirit
Availability outside usual hours for shifts, events, etc.
Starting date: 1 October 2026 or to be agreed.
Applicants meeting the above criteria may submit their application accompanied by their complete file (CV, cover letter, work certificates, diplomas) until 21 June 2026 via the registration form available on www.chene-bourg.ch, under the "employment" section. Only complete applications meeting the announcement criteria will receive a response.
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