Caseworker for the Supervisory Authority in the Administration for Construction and Environment

Case Handler for the Supervisory Authority in the Administration for Construction and Environment

The Municipality of Sermersooq is looking for a skilled and dedicated Case Handler for the Supervisory Authority, Administration for Construction and Environment.

Nuuk is rapidly developing, and the need for supervision 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 supervision and control of these issued land allocations.

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

Job Content:

We are looking for a – preferably experienced – case handler to take on a range of tasks including:

∙Case processing of applications for land allocations primarily for boats, vehicles without license plates, and containers

∙Preparation of party hearings and decisions

·Supervision of issued land allocations

·Proactive work on the storage of vehicles, boats, and containers in the city – including announcements in accordance with applicable legislation and guidelines

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

∙Assist other departments in the administration

∙Ad hoc tasks

The tasks are solved in close collaboration with the other employees in the department as well as the other departments in the administration, where the supervisory tasks are expected to grow over the coming time.

Expectations for Applicants:

∙That you have relevant higher education in the field, such as office or technical education

∙That you have 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 in a politically governed organization, including knowledge of the legislation within public administration. However, this is not a requirement, as training will take place.

We also emphasize:

∙That you can work independently and are results-oriented

∙Are stable, quality-conscious, and detail-oriented

∙That you as a person are robust and accommodating

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

·That you thrive in a work environment with great variation in daily tasks, a decent pace, and an informal tone, where we lift together

∙Can handle many tasks simultaneously without losing overview

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

∙That you have a valid driver's license, but this is 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 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 Administration for Construction and Environment works on dialogue and citizen involvement and aims to create a good collegial environment, where well-being at work is highly valued.

Criminal Record:

This position is subject to the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore 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 collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

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

Housing:

There will be the possibility of assigning staff housing for the position, for which a deposit and rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the applicable rules for rent payment in the Government of Greenland and the municipality's properties, etc. in Greenland. If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon commencement, temporary staff housing will be offered to employees entitled to vacant housing, for which rent, utilities, etc. will be paid according to the above. For further information about rent including utilities, etc., please refer to the information on: www.iserit.gl

The start date is dependent on when a staff housing becomes available. A relocation travel allowance and moving expenses will be provided in accordance with applicable rules.

For Further Information Contact:

If the position interests you, please feel free to contact for further information about the position and associated tasks to:

Department Head Vilhelm Lynge Hard, tel. +299 36 76 42 or email: ks41viha@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job No. 849-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation for previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to Apply:

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

Note:

We do not accept applications in paper or emails; please send your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: September 23, 2026