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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The adjoint technique grade allows direct hiring without a competitive exam.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Experience: First experience preferred, ideally in operations, maintenance or public works.

The profile they look for:

  • Some first experience in operations, maintenance or public works is ideal.
  • Ability to handle varied, multi-task work.
  • Driving licence (permis B) and 50-metre swimming certificate required.
  • Licences and certifications needed, or willingness to obtain them.
  • Skills in mechanics, hydraulics or equipment maintenance are a plus.
  • Rigour on safety, teamwork and independence.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 20 (Closes in 19 days)

Apply on the employer's website, from the official offer. Also send your CV and cover letter to the Pôle recrutement (recruitment unit).

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Taking part in operational on-call duty, paid under current rules.
  • Driving licence (permis B) and 50-metre swimming certificate required.
  • Waterway bonus scheme (RIVE).
  • VNF supports staff in obtaining and renewing licences and certifications.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.