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.
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
Application portal
Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preference. We welcome applications from people with a migrant background.
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Address
Woman Maren Schmitt
Head of training for civil servant candidates, 2nd and 3rd entry level
Personalentwicklung, Aus-, Fort- und Weiterbildung
Stadthaus Große Bleiche
Room3.082
Große Bleiche 46
55116 Mainz
Postal address
55028 Mainz
Telephone, fax and e-mail address
- +49 6131 12 ext. 3806
- +49 6131 12 ext. 2587
- maren.schmittstadt.mainzde
- ausbildungstadt.mainzde
