Salaspils Municipality Administration Central Office
announces a competition
for the position of Hydraulic Engineering Technician in the Technical Department
(permanent position; occupation code 2142 11)
1. Basic Qualification Requirements for the Position (Required Education and Skills)
Higher education (Bachelor's degree) in environmental management, hydraulic engineering, land reclamation, construction, environmental engineering, or an equivalent field, or a final-year student in the aforementioned study programs.
Hydromeliorative construction engineering specialist certificate in one of the following specializations: design of reclamation systems, construction management, or construction supervision; design of hydraulic structures, construction management, or construction supervision - will be considered an advantage.
At least two years of professional experience within the last seven years in the relevant field – design, construction management, construction supervision, or an equivalent position.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, web browsers, and email systems, as well as ability to work with specialized software, office equipment, and information sources.
Knowledge and practical experience in document management, as well as preparation and development of regulatory acts and decision drafts.
Understanding of reclamation systems, including design, construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of drainage and stormwater sewerage systems.
Knowledge of open ditch, drainage, and stormwater sewerage system construction processes, construction materials, technologies, and principles of structure operation.
Ability to obtain and analyze information, make substantiated conclusions, express and justify one's opinion argumentatively, and present publicly.
Ability to resolve non-standard situations in the professional field, make decisions, and maintain work capacity in stressful situations.
Good communication and cooperation skills.
State language proficiency at C2 level in accordance with regulatory requirements (except for persons who obtained primary, secondary, or higher education in accredited educational programs in Latvian).
Category B motor vehicle driver's license.
2. Main Duties of the Position:
Develop technical regulations for building projects, conditions for detailed and local plans, provide opinions on buildings' readiness for operation, and develop excavation conditions related to drainage, open ditches, and stormwater sewerage systems.
Review and coordinate engineering topographic plans and building projects in accordance with issued technical regulations.
Verify that reclamation systems, stormwater sewerage systems, and other hydraulic structures built and prepared for operation by the municipality comply with regulatory requirements, approved plans, specifications, and standards.
Provide consultations on reclamation systems and stormwater sewerage construction matters.
Maintain cooperation with ZMNI, LAD, and other state institutions managing reclamation systems and their cadastres, and consult with leading Latvia specialists in reclamation and stormwater sewerage fields regarding operation and maintenance of reclamation systems owned by the municipality.
3. Documents to be Submitted by Candidates:
Application/motivation letter;
Professional experience description (Curriculum Vitae);
Copies of documents certifying education;
Copy of document certifying state language proficiency, except for persons who obtained primary, secondary, or higher education in accredited educational programs in Latvian;
Candidates may attach other documents characterizing their personality and qualifications that provide more information about the job candidate.
4. Documents for the competition must be submitted to Salaspils Municipality Visitor Service Center or sent by mail to Salaspils Municipality Central Administration, Līvzemes Street 8, Salaspils, LV-2169, or sent to the email address [email protected], or using e-address, with the note "Application for vacancy – Hydraulic Engineering Technician" by August 16, 2026 (inclusive). When submitting an application in electronic document form, it must be signed with a secure electronic signature and contain a time stamp in accordance with regulations on electronic document formatting. Competition applications submitted, sent, or received after this deadline will not be evaluated.
5. We offer: Full-time employment (40 hours per week) for an indefinite period, monthly salary of 1980 EUR before tax deduction with the possibility to increase remuneration according to employee competence and work performance after the probation period (maximum possible monthly salary 2180 EUR), health insurance (after probation period) and social benefits, opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, and support for idea implementation.
6. Competition applications submitted, sent, or received after this deadline will not be evaluated.
7. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) 2016/679), Salaspils Municipality informs that:
The data controller for candidate personal data processing is Salaspils Municipality, registration No. 90000024008, contact information: Līvzemes Street 8, Salaspils, LV-2169. Contact information of Salaspils Municipality data protection specialist: [email protected]. Purpose of candidate personal data processing: to ensure candidate selection process for the vacant position in accordance with procedures established in regulatory acts and to evaluate candidate compliance with position requirements. Legal basis for candidate data processing: submission of candidate information and data is considered confirmation of consent for processing of submitted personal data for the purpose for which it was submitted. The candidate is responsible for the content and scope of information and personal data they provide and submit in the selection process. Candidates may familiarize themselves with the personal data processing policy on Salaspils Municipality website www.salaspils.lv/privatums-politika.
We inform that after evaluation of document compliance, we will contact only those candidates whose candidacies are advanced to the second round of position selection.
We inform that the aforementioned position has official status, the duties of which include compliance with the requirements of the Law "On Prevention of Conflicts of Interest in the Actions of State Officials."
Authorized to provide clarifications regarding the Hydraulic Engineering Technician position vacancy:
Kalvis Margevičs, Head of Technical Department, Salaspils Municipality Central Administration, tel. 26443661, email: [email protected]Salaspils Municipality Administration Central Office
announces a competition
for the position of Hydraulic Engineering Technician in the Technical Department
(permanent position; occupation code 2142 11)
1. Basic Qualification Requirements for the Position (Required Education and Skills)
Higher education (Bachelor's degree) in environmental management, hydraulic engineering, land reclamation, construction, environmental engineering, or an equivalent field, or a final-year student in the aforementioned study programs.
Hydromeliorative construction engineering specialist certificate in one of…
Overview
Type
job
Status
active
Visibility
public
Price
1 980 € /month
City
Salaspils nov.
Address
LATVIJA, Līvzemes iela 8, Salaspils, Salaspils nov.
Email
Phone
Published
30. 7. 2026
Edited
31. 7. 2026
Specifications
Field
Būvniecība / Nekustamais īpašums
Category
Būvniecība / Nekustamais īpašums
Employer
Salaspils novada pašvaldība
Workload
Viena vesela slodze
Salary to
2,180
Work Time
Normālais darba laiks
Salary from
1,980
Salary unit
monthly
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