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Civil servant (2nd entry level)

Citizen service and law

Would you like to take on a variety of tasks independently and on your own responsibility in a local authority? With us you have the opportunity to develop your skills and work in a future-proof administration.

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Training to become a city secretary trainee in the civil service is carried out in a dual system, lasts a total of two years, and consists of:

  • 13 months of practical training in the various specialist departments of Mainz city administration
  • 11 months of theoretical courses at the Central Administration School of Rhineland-Palatinate in Mayen (ZVS Mayen (opens in a new tab))
  • and practical lessons at the Municipal Study Institute in Mainz (KSI (opens in a new tab)) during the practical training

During the courses at the Central Administration School of Rhineland-Palatinate, you will acquire the theoretical content of the training so that you can apply it independently during the practical phase at the Mainz city administration. This is accompanied by a repetition and consolidation of the learning content at the Municipal Study Institute.

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Recruitment requirements

  • Qualified secondary school leaving certificate I or technical college entrance qualification/high school diploma, each with at least satisfactory grades
  • At the time of appointment to the preparatory service (July 1), applicants must not have reached the age of 40
  • EU citizen

Start and duration of training

July 1, 2026, for a period of 2 years

Remuneration

$1,511.65 / month

Application deadline

January 31, 2026

Application documents

  • cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Your last two transcripts
  • Copies of other relevant documents

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Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. We welcome applications from people with a migrant background.

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Woman Maren Ludwig
Head of training for civil servant candidates, 2nd and 3rd entry level

Sachgebiet Personalentwicklung, Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildung

Stadthaus Große Bleiche
Room3.082
Große Bleiche 46
55116 Mainz

Postal address

P.O. Box 3820
55028 Mainz

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