Case Handler for the Supervisory Authority

The Municipality of Sermersooq is seeking a skilled and dedicated Caseworker for the Supervisory Authority, Department of Construction and Environment, starting July 1, 2027, or by agreement.

Nuuk is rapidly developing, and the need for oversight is also evolving. The Administration for Construction and Environment, the Supervisory Authority, is responsible for servicing land allocations for vehicles without license plates, boats, and container storage, including oversight and control of these issued land allocations.

The supervision department is part of the Traffic and Supervision Department in the administration, where the direct supervisory part currently consists of 3 employees. The position, which is a full-time position, reports to the department head in the department.

The content of the position:

We are looking for an – preferably experienced – caseworker to handle a number of tasks including:

Processing of applications for area allocations primarily for boats, vehicles without license plates, and containers.

Preparation of party hearings and decisions

·Supervision of issued land allocation

·Outreach work for the removal of cars, boats, and containers in the city – including notification in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines

The work alternates between supervision in the city and administrative processing of incoming applications and cases initiated by the administration on its own initiative, and the workflow is coordinated among employees.

·Assist the Traffic and Supervision Department in the administration.

·Ad hoc tasks

The tasks are carried out in close collaboration with the department's other employees as well as the other departments of the administration, where the supervisory tasks are expected to grow in the coming period.

Expectations for applicants that you:

·Has relevant higher education in the field, such as office or technical education.

·Has good communication skills in writing and speaking, preferably both Greenlandic and Danish.

Can engage in a constructive and direct dialogue with citizens.

·Preferably have experience working in a public administration within a politically governed organization, including knowledge of legislation related to public administration. However, this is not a requirement, as training will be provided.

We also emphasize:

That you can work independently and are results-oriented.

·Is stable, quality-conscious, and has an eye for detail

That you as a person are resilient and accommodating.

·That you are a strong team player who can think holistically across the administration and the organization.

·That you thrive in a work environment with a lot of variety in daily life, a nice pace, and an informal tone of communication, where we lift together.

Can handle many balls in the air without losing perspective.

·That you have a valid driver's license, but it is not a requirement.

• Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer:

A challenging job with opportunities to shape the content yourself and take on significant independent responsibility in an organization in development and change. We emphasize a solid onboarding process for both the job and workplace and strive to ensure a good collaborative climate with close managerial support as well as room for initiative and creativity. The Department for Construction and Environment works on dialogue and citizen involvement and aims to create a good collegial atmosphere, where well-being at work is highly valued.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact Department Manager Vilhelm Lynge Hard for further information about the position and associated tasks at tel. +299 76 42 or +299 55 62 83 or email: vilh@sermersooq.gl

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We would therefore like to point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 374-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically, via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.