Kantonale Verwaltung Schwyz
Schwyz
Project Manager Groundwater
- 12 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 6430 Schwyz
About the job
Are you looking for a meaningful role in the heart of Switzerland - amidst impressive nature and recreational areas? Do you desire a varied and challenging task with short decision-making paths? Would you like to make a difference with your work and thereby make a real contribution to the well-being of the population? Then you are exactly right with us.
Project Manager Groundwater
What we offer you
- Flexibility Flexible working hours with compensation options and, depending on the area, home office.
- Holidays & Public Holidays Enjoy 25-30 days of holiday depending on age plus at least 15.5 paid public holidays per year.
- Further Training Diverse internal training offers as well as support for external education and training.
- Mobility Receive a half-fare travelcard from the SBB from a workload of 50% and an employment of one year or longer.
- Pension Pension fund with very good benefits and optional choice plans for additional savings contributions.
- Mobile Phone Monthly mobile phone allowance of up to CHF 40.- plus attractive discounts on subscriptions and devices.
- Family Additional family allowance of up to CHF 200.- per month alongside the cantonal child and education allowances.
- Health Ergonomic workplaces as well as sports and exercise offers.
What you can achieve
- Implement planning groundwater protection and designate groundwater protection zones
- Supervise, further develop and assess data for cantonal groundwater monitoring
- Professional assessment of building applications and heat uses in water protection areas
- Prepare statements and accompany legal procedures in cooperation with the cantonal legal service
- Participate in public relations, professional communication as well as in inter-cantonal working groups and projects
- Advise and work closely with districts, municipalities, companies, planning offices, specialist offices and neighbouring cantons
- Help shape and further develop groundwater protection and cantonal technical bases
What distinguishes you
- Completed university or university of applied sciences degree in hydrology, geology, environmental natural sciences or comparable
- Professional experience in the field of groundwater and/or hydrogeology
- Experience in project management
- High negotiation skills and assertiveness
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Service-oriented and independent working style
- Driving licence category B
Your new employer
The approximately 2300 employees take care of the concerns of the population in the canton of Schwyz and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfil their responsible mandate in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
Your contacts
Do you have questions about the position or the application process? Andrea Ego, Head of Department Groundwater, Contaminated Sites & Landfills, will be happy to answer your questions by phone at +41 41 819 20 40.
Do you have questions about personnel matters? Judith Schelbert, Head of Human Resources, will be happy to answer your questions by phone at +41 41 819 17 19.
