ETZ-Administrator/in für Hallen- und Waffenmanagement

About the role

For the Zoll administration, the Main Customs Office in Erfurt is looking to strengthen its team at the Chemnitz training and operations center with several external hires. The role is based at the ETZ in Chemnitz and is classified in pay group 4 under the collective agreement for the federal public service.

The position is permanent and intended for candidates who want a stable role in public service with varied duties in a training and facility environment.

What you will do

• Carry out the day-to-day work required in the sports hall, the operational training complex, and the shooting range complex at the ETZ Chemnitz.
• Store, manage, issue, and receive training materials, sports and operational training equipment, devices, weapons, ammunition, and related accessories used for weapons and shooting instruction.
• Maintain training materials, sports and operational equipment, sports devices, vehicles used for service and training, radio equipment, and technical systems, including minor repair work.
• Clean the shooting ranges in the indoor shooting facility complex and remove residue from propellant powder after firing.
• Take on other tasks as needed in individual cases.

What the employer offers

You can expect a secure, future-oriented, permanent public-sector job with a team-oriented environment. The employer emphasizes family-friendly and life-stage-oriented HR policies and offers an interesting, varied workplace.

Benefits include annual special payment under the collective agreement, 30 days of leave based on a 5-day week, structured on-the-job training, ongoing internal and external development opportunities, and a discounted national job ticket with an employer subsidy.

Requirements

• Full physical resilience and fitness for the role.
• Willingness to work in a two-shift system from Monday to Friday between 06:00 and 20:00, with occasional Saturday duty from 07:00 to 13:00 on site.
• Aptitude and willingness to drive official vehicles.
• Valid driving licence class B / former class 3, not issued on probation.
• At least 2 years of total experience in one or more of the following areas: manual work, warehouse work or warehouse administration, caretaker services, or building maintenance.
• Good interpersonal conduct, independence, self-reliance, teamwork, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong spoken and written German, plus clear expression in both oral and written communication.
• Commitment, sense of responsibility, reliability, and organisational ability.
• Basic MS Office knowledge, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook, or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary, compensated by time off, including Sundays and public holidays for tasks such as raising and lowering the flags at the ETZ masts.

Preferred profile

• Completed vocational training of at least 2 years in a skilled trade is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Willingness to take part in training and professional development measures.
• Willingness to complete onboarding during probation at Plessow, Leipzig, or Sigmaringen, likely for around two weeks at one of these locations.
• Experience handling weapons and ammunition is desirable.
• Willingness to obtain the explosives-law qualification needed for cleaning work under the relevant shooting range directive, if not already available.

Application and employment notes

The role is open only to external applicants. Employment is planned as soon as possible, depending on the chosen option, in pay group 4 of the federal collective agreement.

The pay level for employees is determined under Section 16 of the federal public service collective agreement. In certain cases, credit for relevant previous experience may allow placement in a higher pay step.

A certificate of good conduct from the authorities must be requested for submission at hiring.

Applications must be submitted online by 31 July 2026 with a cover letter, CV, school and employment references, and any other relevant educational documents in PDF format. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Postal and email applications are not accepted.

Communication about the selection process takes place through the career portal messages system. Applicants should regularly log in to view messages and should check spam folders because portal notifications may come from noreply@itzbund.de.

A device with a sufficiently large screen, such as a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, is recommended for using the career portal. The online application process is not barrier-free.

The employer supports equal opportunities for women and men, welcomes applications from people with disabilities, and gives preference to women and severely disabled candidates when qualifications are equal, in accordance with the relevant legal provisions. The job can generally be done part-time if operational requirements allow it.

If travel costs arise for an interview, they may be subsidized according to the applicable federal ministry rules. Additional information about the federal finance administration and customs administration is available on the ministry and customs websites.

Contacts

For technical questions: Jens Nagel, +49 365 7393-312.

For questions about the application process: Andreas Keuchel, +49 361 60176-200, and Beate Steiger, +49 361 60176-296.

Reference

Reference code: P-1406-1473/26.

Application deadline: 31 July 2026.

Work location: Chemnitz.

Employment relationship: permanent.

Collective agreement classification: EG 4 TV EntgO Bund.

Work model: on-site in Chemnitz.

Number of openings: several positions.