About the role
Municipal technical directors hold a leading position within the municipality's technical administration and are responsible for infrastructure and technical systems. They often have a college education in engineering or urban development and experience in leadership. Their role is strategic and often involves collaboration with other municipal departments and external actors.Responsibilities
Municipal technical directors lead and develop the work of the technical administration. They are responsible for the planning, implementation, and follow-up of technical projects and the maintenance of the municipality's infrastructure. They also ensure that the operations comply with laws, regulations, and political decisions.Skills and tools
Municipal technical directors must have strong leadership skills and knowledge in project management. They use tools for budgeting, planning, and follow-up. Communication skills, understanding of political processes, and technical competence are central to their work. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, budgetansvar and samhällsbyggnad.