Canary Islands Government Announces High-Ranking Position Vacancy

Position Details

• Role: Secretary/High Official in the Department of Public Works, Housing, and Mobility
• Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
• Responsibilities: Supporting the Department's head, managing agendas, financial accounts, and office tasks

Selection Process

• Method: 'Free appointment'—a private selection without competition
• Target applicants: Career civil servants meeting specific requirements
• Application requirements:
  • Detailed CVs
  • Proof of qualifications
  • Declaration of commitment to stay in the role

Policy and Transparency

The move highlights ongoing efforts by regional authorities to strengthen leadership in key public sectors.

It also reflects the government's emphasis on transparency and merit-based selection, even for high-level posts, ensuring qualified officials are appointed to oversee important public projects.

Legal Framework and Timeline

• Governed by legal frameworks
• Public call published in the Official Canary Islands Bulletin
• Application window: 15 days
• Final appointment decision: Rest with the Department's head, who may also conduct interviews

Regional Investment and Public Service

• This initiative underscores the importance of efficient public administration in a region invested in modernizing its infrastructure and services, directly affecting residents' daily lives.