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Flood forecaster and study officer
Direction Régionale de l'Environnement, de l'Aménagement et du Logement Grand Est (DREAL Grand Est) · Grand Est · Closes in 4 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
Open to civil servants and to non-civil servants with the right skills. A non-civil servant would be hired on a contract, probably for 3 years, if no suitable civil servant applies.
Category: Category B (intermediate)
The profile they look for:
- Skills in hydrology, hydraulics or meteorology, or a wish to learn them.
- Strong interest in scientific topics is essential.
- Rigour, analytical mind, and ability to deliver quickly under pressure.
- Teamwork, autonomy, decision-making and reporting.
- Asset: programming in Python or R, and basic IT skills.
- Stress management and communication during crisis periods.
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 5 (Closes in 4 days)
Apply by email, as stated on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. Before applying, contact the managers named in the offer.
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:
- Remote work possible after a period of a few months.
- Driving licence B required, and a 50 m swimming certificate is requested.
- On-call duty outside normal hours, paid.
- Minimum expected time in the post: 3 years.
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