Head of the Construction and Urban Planning Department (100 %)

• 22 September 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• English (Intermediate), French (Native language)
• Rue du Village 46, 1874 Champéry
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Main missions:

Direct the processing of building permit applications, from the formal and substantive examination to the decision. This includes the public inquiry, the processing of oppositions, coordination with communal, cantonal services and the Commission cantonale des constructions, as well as appeals. Exercise construction police.

Ensure the follow-up of the global revision of the PAZ and the RCCZ until its approval, then lead its implementation and adaptations, as well as direct the establishment of special plans and other instruments relevant to land-use planning

Update the legal bases and communal directives regarding construction and urban planning

Participate in the development, management and sanitation of the communal real estate stock

Coordinate in this context all public and private partners working at the local, regional, cantonal and federal scale

Prepare and attend meetings of the construction commission and draft decision proposals for the Conseil municipal, then ensure their follow-up.

Serve a continuous mission of information and support to the Conseil municipal and the population

Preference will be given to persons whose profile corresponds to the following requirements:

EPF, HES or ES diploma in architecture, civil engineering, land-use planning or a related field. A background as a CFC draughtswoman or draughtsman completed by solid experience in building permits will also be considered.

Experience of at least 5 years in leading relevant projects, or in a similar position within a public administration or a private company.

Excellent knowledge of construction law, land-use planning and administrative procedures.

Mastery of standard and function-specific IT tools

Ability to work in a team

Writing skills

Sense of discretion, interpersonal and organizational qualities

Analytical and synthesis skills, autonomous, rigorous and versatile

French native language, knowledge of English being a plus

We offer you:

A position of responsibility in a dynamic commune

A function that offers varied contacts with interlocutors from all walks of life

Start date: 1 December 2026 or to be agreed

Duration: indefinite

Complete application files are to be sent by 5 October 2026 to:

Administration communale de Champéry
Rue du Village 46 - 1874 Champéry