Regional Fire Defence and Rescue Inspector 80%-100%

Are you a senior officer, incorporated in an SDIS and possess extensive experience in project management? Do you wish to be a key player in Vaud fire defence within our Establishment? This position is made for you!

The Fire Defence and Rescue Operations service is advertising the following position

Within a committed and experienced team, you will successfully carry out the missions entrusted by the cantonal inspector thanks to your in-depth knowledge of the firefighter domain as well as your project management skills. You will assume the tasks and responsibilities delegated by him in terms of organisation, management, financial monitoring, training, control and intervention. You are the local contact for the SDIS with the primary objective of promoting the development of a regional dynamic within the framework defined by the ECA.

What awaits you if you join us?

You will no longer know routine as this is a demanding and exciting role; the meaning of your missions will be at the heart of your profession. You will constantly alternate between your presence in the field and your involvement in the administrative tasks of the position.

You will have to manage multiple projects whether technical, organisational or related to sector challenges such as the promotion and enhancement of volunteering. You will develop operational concepts, validate various intervention reports and be the frontline contact for the SDIS.

As a senior officer, you will continue to intervene in events requiring your presence and will have to make decisions in various complex situations while maintaining collaboration with the involved SDIS. This operational aspect involves on-call duties as well as sometimes irregular hours.

Finally, you will organise and/or lead cantonal training sessions intended for firefighters.

Your profile?

With a higher education qualification, you have about 10 years of professional experience, notably in project management. A firefighter officer for more than 5 years, you are also a firefighter instructor or willing to become one. You also have good IT skills as well as a good knowledge of the canton of Vaud and its institutions.

We expect you to have negotiation skills, a pragmatic solution-oriented mindset, and to demonstrate sociability and composure. Able to handle a significant workload and flexible in your schedule (including evenings and weekends), you possess a good level of stress resistance. As a representative of the cantonal authority, you are rigorous and have a strong professional conscience.

The Fire Defence and Rescue Operations service is ready to welcome you!

Ready to take on this challenge?

We look forward to receiving your application by 27 September 2026: CV, cover letter, work certificates and copies of diplomas.

And next steps:

We process and respond to all applications. For those we wish to meet, we will contact you by phone to invite you to a first interview. You will meet your future managers as well as a human resources collaborator. The process will continue with an assessment, followed by a second interview to discuss it. During the recruitment process, you will be required to provide your criminal record extract.

Do you have questions? Do not hesitate to contact Alain Decker, recruitment officer, at 058 721 21 21.