Description of the workplace.

The Construction and Maintenance Department consists of 10 employees and is responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of municipal buildings and outdoor areas. We work to ensure functional, safe, and pleasant facilities, housing, and outdoor areas for the municipality’s residents and employees. The department has a varied and hands-on workday and collaborates closely with other municipal services to properly manage the municipality’s properties.

Job Details:

• The Construction and Maintenance Department is seeking an employee for a 25% position as a case officer, with responsibilities in the management of municipal housing and contributing to the municipality’s housing strategy efforts.
• The position is compensated at the consultant/senior consultant level (depending on qualifications)

Job Responsibilities

• Case manager for applications for municipal housing

• Secretary for the municipality’s Housing Committee, which has decision-making authority regarding applications for municipal housing

• Participate in the municipality’s housing development efforts as delegated by the Head of Construction and Maintenance
• Handle inquiries from tenants in municipal housing
• System coordinator for KOBO (the Norwegian State Housing Bank’s digital tool for housing management) and point of contact with the Norwegian State Housing Bank

Required qualifications:

• Relevant college-level education or vocational certification in administration or a related field.
• Experience in case management in the public sector may compensate for a lack of formal education.
• Good written and spoken Norwegian
• Digital proficiency and the ability to learn new systems

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the public sector

Personal qualities:

• Organized and meticulous
• Good teamwork skills
• Personal suitability will be emphasized

We offer:

• Generous pension and insurance plans through KLP. (2% pension deduction)
• Employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agreements
• A work environment with dedicated and skilled colleagues
• College supplement for a 3-year degree: NOK 24,000 for a full-time position
• Skilled worker allowance: NOK 10,500 for a full-time position
• Flexible work schedule.

Additional information:

• Electronic applications must be submitted via the municipality’s website: www.sondre-land.kommune.no
• Applicants with foreign degrees must have approval from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-dir) for permanent employment.
• The position includes a 6-month probationary period
• Certified copies of diplomas and certificates must be presented at the interview

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified

Søndre Land Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. Section 11 of the Public Administration Act. This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list.  Special circumstances are required to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Søndre Land Municipality is an inclusive workplace with empowered employees who value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of background, gender, or disability.

Interviews are scheduled for Week 37