Civil servant (3rd entry-level post)
Would you like to study but also start your career straight away? With us, you have the opportunity to complete a practical course of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Administration.
Training to become a city inspector trainee in the civil service takes the form of a dual study program, lasts a total of 3 years, and consists of:
- 21 months of study at the University of Public Administration in Mayen (HöV Mayen (opens in a new tab)) and
- 15 months of practical training in various specialist departments of the Mainz city administration.
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Recruitment requirements
- Vocational baccalaureate diploma or high school diploma, each with at least satisfactory grades
- At the time of appointment to the preparatory service (July 1), the candidate must not yet have reached the age of 40
- EU citizen
Start and duration of training
July 1, 2026, for a period of 3 years
Remuneration
$1,567.85 / 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.