Dedicated case manager for waste water and the watercourse area in Odsherred

Temporary position for authority tasks for waste water, watercourses and climate adaptation
We are looking for an employee for a shared position in the watercourse area and waste water area, and who has threads for climate adaptation projects. In the position, you will solve tasks in both areas of authority for the benefit of the water environment in Odsherred. In the position, it is important to have good collaboration skills with a focus on interdisciplinarity, good citizen contact and business friendliness, which must be balanced so that environmental concerns are put at the centre.
If you have the courage to help carry out the many tasks in the area, we are looking for you for a temporary position of 1 year in the water team.

Your primary tasks
You will primarily deal with authority tasks according to the Environmental Protection Act, the Wastewater Executive Order and the Watercourses Act.

Order for improved wastewater treatment
Discharge and connection permits for wastewater discharges and connections
Drainage matters
Watercourse regulation
Assist with water management and climate adaptation, e.g. in connection with construction projects, building maturation and local planning
Inspections and supervision in the waste water area and the water course area
Answering inquiries from contractors, citizens, sewer managers, etc. on rainwater management, waste water management and watercourse issues
Initiate and/or support projects that contribute to climate adaptation across the municipality, among citizens, associations, etc.

What are we doing?
In the water team, we work with the water we bathe in on the coast, - the water we drink, the water in lakes and streams, the dirty water, waste water and soil pollution. Wastewater and sewerage is a high-priority task that involves close cooperation with Odsherred Forsyning and other parts of the municipality's administration. The watercourse area is also one of the most demanding areas in cancer of the increasing wet periods, which involves watercourse projects, maintenance of drains and complaints. In the Water Team, we also have a wide range of other tasks, such as groundwater and drinking water, coastal protection and soil pollution. Climate adaptation is closely linked to both waste water, watercourses and climate. Here, adaptation solutions to the growing climate challenges must be found across the municipality, while taking nature and the environment into account.
The water team works closely with the other teams in the centre, which are Nature, Environment, Waste, Planning, Construction and Traffic, and you must help to maintain the good interdisciplinary cooperation.

A little about you
We expect you to have relevant education in the environmental field or have similar experience that is relevant for this position. You are well versed in the legislation in the area and can make the necessary legal assessments, as well as pass them on to citizens or companies.
We place particular emphasis on a certain knowledge of and experience with public administration.
If you have knowledge of the position's work areas from your previous job or through your education, it will be an advantage.

We expect you

Able to focus on the most important aspects of the task within the prescribed legislation
Able to quickly familiarize yourself with new and complex issues, including new legislation, IT systems, etc.

Can work independently and maintain an overview of a large case volume
Can create a good and constructive dialogue with supply, citizens and companies, etc.
Has a good mood and is a good colleague who knows how to contribute constructively to support the team's tasks and development in general.

Who are we?
In the Nature and Environment department, we have 23 employees divided into 4 teams, water, nature, climate and environment, which cover both business and agriculture.
The department is part of the Center for Business, Technology and Culture with responsibility for authority tasks and operations within the environment, waste, nature, water, roads and green areas, as well as planning, building matters and culture and citizen services. We value openness, good humor and businesslikeness. The center consists of 5 departments at the town hall, and 3 external departments (the recycling stations, the ports and team utility jobs). We work with a focus on strengthened citizen contact and good communication with citizens and businesses.
In Odsherred Municipality, we have flexible working hours. This means that you can choose to put your working hours on the first 4 days of the week and take Friday off, or alternatively, you can work at home on Friday.
Odsherred Municipality has been named a UNESCO Geopark. Our unique nature and bathing beaches help ensure a large tourist and holiday home catchment area. Our settlement consultant can help
would be happy to give you guidance on what options you have in Odsherred - and otherwise Route 21 goes almost directly to the door of your workplace at the Town Hall in Højby. There is also ample opportunity for homework.
Odsherred Municipality has smoke-free working hours.
We can offer:

A good social and professional working environment
Delegation of responsibility and freedom to plan and solve own tasks
Great professional commitment among colleagues with good opportunities for sparring

Flexible hours, good opportunities for homework and the possibility of continuing education.

Application deadline and procedure
Send your application and CV electronically via the municipality's website so that we have it no later than 22 April 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Write 'Wastewater and water course case handler' in the subject field when you send your application. You must first bring other relevant documents, such as diplomas or similar, to a possible employment interview. We expect to hold employment interviews on April 24, 2025.
More information
The work address is at the town hall, Nyvej 22, 4573 Højby, approx. 45 minutes' drive from Roskilde - against the direction of travel and with the sun at your back. We have several good colleagues who commute from the Copenhagen area. We have a flexible working week, flexible hours, the option to work from home 2 days a week, free coffee/tea, and a canteen. You can read more about Odsherred Municipality at [link removed]

If you have any questions about the content of the position, you are welcome to contact Kasper Emerek Kleinert (wastewater) on phone [phone removed] or email [email protected], Gry Annika Jensen (watercourses) on phone [phone removed] or email [email protected] or Else Andersen, head of department, on phone [phone removed] or email: [email protected].