Onboarding
To ensure a smooth start, we offer a structured onboarding process including proven mentoring and buddy programmes.
What are you looking for?
Your work for the Potsdam-Mittelmark District truly makes a difference – and we make sure it’s recognised and valued.
You will receive fair and appropriate pay based on the official pay scale (TVöD or civil service pay grade). On top of that, we offer performance-related bonuses.
Most public sector roles are considered essential. A position with the Potsdam-Mittelmark District means a secure and reliable job.
Our staff council promotes close and trusting cooperation with management – and actively works to improve your working conditions.
We care about your future. Take advantage of financial perks such as capital-forming benefits, time value accounts and a company pension scheme.
Where possible, we offer flexitime with no core hours – Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Depending on your role, you can work remotely for up to 60% of your contracted hours – for example, from home.
Part-time work is, of course, an option. You can also save up free time using a time value account.
To ensure a smooth start, we offer a structured onboarding process including proven mentoring and buddy programmes.
We support your personal and professional growth with a wide range of training opportunities.
You’ll receive 30 days of holiday – above the national average – plus up to three additional weeks of special leave.
Go green: we offer discounted public transport tickets and the option to lease a bicycle through work.
Our health programme includes yoga sessions, health awareness days, coaching and more – all designed to support your wellbeing at work.
We offer a range of advancement opportunities. Changing roles within the district administration is also possible.
Please use our online application form.
Make sure all fields are completed correctly and that you upload all required documents – including your CV, a motivation letter and any relevant certificates.
This allows us to process your application quickly and efficiently.
You will first receive an automatic confirmation of receipt during the ongoing application period. Once the deadline has passed, we begin reviewing all applications.
In most cases, you’ll hear back from us within about two weeks.
If it takes a little longer in exceptional cases, we kindly ask for your understanding.
Feel free to contact us at any time to ask about the status of your application.
Yes – applications from career changers are welcome, especially if the job advert explicitly mentions this or if you have a comparable qualification.
If you’re unsure whether your profile fits, don’t hesitate to apply anyway – we review each application individually. Alternatively, you’re welcome to call or email us with any questions.
Yes, unsolicited applications are welcome. However, we recommend checking our current job listings regularly, as new positions become available frequently.
This way, you won’t miss any opportunities. If nothing suitable is advertised, feel free to send us a speculative application anyway.
Good preparation helps you feel more confident in the interview. Read the job advert carefully and familiarise yourself with the role requirements. Think about the experience and skills you bring to the table, and prepare for potential technical questions.
It’s also helpful to learn more about our district and values. We’re keen to get to know you – so be yourself, and feel free to ask questions about the job or our team.
We look forward to meeting you!
We value the personal and professional development of our team. That’s why we offer a wide range of learning opportunities – including in-house training, workshops and external courses.
We support individual career goals and offer development options that match your strengths and interests. If you’d like to know more, just ask!