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General Director of a local authority or public body

Adauhr-ATD Alsace · Local government

En français : Directeur général de collectivité ou d'établissement public

This job in plain words

This is the general director job at Adauhr-ATD Alsace, a technical agency based in Colmar. It supports Alsace local authorities with urban planning, development and construction projects. The job is open from spring 2027, with a transition period alongside the current director.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. Open grades are attaché and ingénieur, including principal and hors classe.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac+5 in urban planning, regional development or engineering.
Experience
At least 15 years in an equivalent post (director, deputy general director, head of services, general secretary). Experienced level.
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) or contract staff (contractuels). Contract of up to 3 years, renewable up to 6 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • Bac+5 degree in urban planning, regional development or engineering.
  • Thorough knowledge of how public authorities work.
  • At least 15 years of experience in an equivalent post.
  • Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams with high expertise.
  • Good dialogue skills with elected officials, the State and partners.
  • Ability to combine a strategic vision with a practical approach to projects.

What you would do

  • Lead the Agency's teams, as their direct manager.
  • Steer the Agency's work for member local authorities.
  • Represent the Agency with elected officials and partners.
  • Manage relations with elected officials and State services.
  • Act as deputy to the current director during the transition.

How to apply

Send your detailed CV and cover letter to Adauhr-ATD Alsace, by post or email, with the subject line « Directeur général ». You can also apply through the button on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public.

Documents to send:

  • Detailed CV
  • Cover letter

Good to know:

  • Management role, category A (senior level).
  • Based in Colmar, 35 hours per week.
  • Travel within the CEA area, occasionally outside it.
  • Formal appointment at the end of 2027, on the President's proposal.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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