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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a civil service exam can be hired directly at this entry grade.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

The profile they look for:

  • Able to work alone, sometimes in a small team.
  • High availability and irregular hours depending on the service.
  • Constant travel between work sites.
  • Follows health and safety rules at work.
  • Frequent contact with elected officials, staff and the public.
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 19 (Closes in 20 days)

Apply on the employer’s website, using the link on the official job offer.

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:

  • Hours can be irregular or shifted, with wide daily variations.
  • Physical job: lifting loads, noise, long periods standing.
  • Very seasonal work, with peaks linked to the weather.
  • Wearing suitable work clothing is required.

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