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1 Check the conditions You are here

Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. The grades concerned are attaché, attaché principal, ingénieur and ingénieur principal.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category A (executive)

Diploma: Bac+5 in public administration, urban planning or development

Experience: Experienced, in a similar role in a local authority

The profile they look for:

  • Higher education at Bac+5 level in public administration, urban planning or development.
  • Experience in a similar role in a local authority.
  • Good knowledge of how local authorities work.
  • Ability to work across teams and bring together different players.
  • Strong analysis, summary and writing skills.
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: December 11 (Closes in 40 days)

Apply on the employer's website or through the offer page. Send your CV and cover letter to the town hall.

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:

  • Category A (management grade).
  • This post includes managing staff.
  • For contract staff, the contract cannot exceed one year, renewable up to 2 years in total.

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