Building Application Specialist (m/f/d)
Kanton St.Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:12 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, serving the community. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with diverse opportunities.
Tasks
- Evaluate building applications outside construction zones effectively.
- Ensure compliance with federal spatial planning laws.
- Provide guidance to applicants and municipalities in the process.
Skills
- Experience in spatial planning, surveying, or related field.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Office for Spatial Development and Geoinformation (AREG) is responsible for spatial development policy, official surveying, and the provision of geoinformation. Building outside of construction zones is a sub-area of spatial development.
In the Department for Building Outside Construction Zones (BaB), we assess all building applications located outside construction zones (e.g., in agricultural zones or protected zones) and check them for compliance with the Federal Act on Spatial Planning. We take the lead in the material-legal coordination within the cantonal administration. We see ourselves as a service provider, which is why advising applicants and municipalities is an important part of our work.
For the BaB department, we are looking for an immediate or agreed start for a
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information from:
Bianca Mergenthaler, Head of BaB, Phone 058 229 46 47
