Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of August 26, 2026, Municipal Urban Planning Management of the City Council of Vigo (Pontevedra) |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette publication | September 4, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 5, 2026 |
| Positions announced | 11 positions in open competition through competitive examination |
| Application deadline | 20 working days from September 5, 2026 |
| Bases published in | Official Bulletin of the Province of Pontevedra (17/07/2026) and Official Journal of Galicia (11/08/2026) |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Employment |
| Year | 2026 |
The Municipal Urban Planning Management of Vigo announces 11 public employment positions through competitive examination in open competition, according to the Resolution of August 26, 2026 published in the Official Gazette on September 4. This is a direct opportunity for technical and administrative professionals who want to join the Galician local administration.
The complete bases were previously published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Pontevedra on July 17, 2026 and in the Official Journal of Galicia on August 11, 2026. Publication in the Official Gazette activates the official deadline for submitting applications.
What does this call establish?
The resolution announces a competitive examination in open competition to fill 11 vacant positions in the Municipal Urban Planning Management of the City Council of Vigo. The complete breakdown of positions by category and scale is as follows:
| Professional category | Positions | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | 1 | Senior Technical |
| Technical Architect | 1 | Mid-Level Technical |
| Drafter | 3 | Auxiliary Technical |
| IT Operator | 1 | Auxiliary Technical |
| Administrative Officer | 5 | General Administration |
The regulatory bases —which contain qualification requirements, syllabi and merit scoring criteria— are available in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Pontevedra (publication of July 17, 2026) and in the Official Journal of Galicia (publication of August 11, 2026). Consulting these sources is essential before submitting the application.
Operational impact: positions and scales
The call covers very different profiles in terms of qualification level and functions. From the perspective of municipal public employment planning, the distribution reflects the current needs of the urban planning area:
- Senior Technical Scale (1 position): Civil Engineer, the profile with the highest qualification required, aimed at infrastructure and civil works projects.
- Mid-Level Technical Scale (1 position): Technical Architect, with functions of work supervision, inspection and license management.
- Auxiliary Technical Scale (4 positions): 3 Drafters and 1 IT Operator, specialized technical support profiles.
- General Administration Scale (5 positions): Administrative Officers, the largest group, aimed at document management and citizen service in the urban planning area.
The largest volume of positions —5 of the 11— corresponds to the Administrative Officer category, indicating a priority need to strengthen administrative management in the area.
Who does it affect?
- Civil Engineers seeking to join local administration.
- Technical Architects interested in the municipal public sector.
- Drafters with qualifications enabling them for the Auxiliary Technical scale.
- IT technicians or operators with profiles compatible with the Auxiliary Technical scale.
- Administrative Officers with high school diploma or equivalent for the General Administration scale.
- Civil service exam preparation academies and instructors who must update their training offerings for these positions.
- Temporary employment agencies and HR consulting firms managing public employment pools in Galicia.
Practical example
A drafter with a Higher Level Vocational Training qualification in Building Projects or similar, resident in Vigo or willing to relocate, can apply for one of the 3 Drafter positions announced in the Auxiliary Technical scale.
Their immediate roadmap would be: download the bases from the Official Bulletin of the Province of Pontevedra (published on July 17, 2026), verify that they meet the qualification requirements and other access conditions, and submit their application within the 20 working days running from September 5, 2026. After that deadline, applications submitted late will not be accepted.
The same scheme applies to Administrative Officer profiles: with 5 positions available, it is the category with the highest number of vacancies and, presumably, also with the highest number of candidates. Reviewing the merit scoring in the bases is key to assessing real access opportunities.
What should candidates do now?
- Calculate the deadline: The 20 working day deadline starts on September 5, 2026. Exclude Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays in Vigo and Galicia to determine the exact closing date.
- Download the complete bases: Go to the Official Bulletin of the Province of Pontevedra (publication of 17/07/2026) or the Official Journal of Galicia (publication of 11/08/2026) to read qualification requirements, syllabi and merit scoring criteria.
- Verify access requirements: Check that your qualification is the one required for the corresponding scale (Senior, Mid-Level, Auxiliary or General Administration) before preparing documentation.
- Prepare documentation: Gather qualifications, ID, merit certificates and any other documents required in the bases. Do not wait until the last moment: public registries may take days to issue certificates.
- Submit the application on time: Follow the procedure indicated in the bases (in-person or electronic) before the deadline expires. An application submitted after the deadline is automatically excluded.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are announced and what type?
11 positions are announced in total: 1 Civil Engineer (Senior Technical scale), 1 Technical Architect (Mid-Level Technical scale), 3 Drafters (Auxiliary Technical scale), 1 IT Operator (Auxiliary Technical scale) and 5 Administrative Officers (General Administration scale). All are filled through competitive examination in open competition.
What is the deadline for submitting the application?
The deadline is 20 working days counted from the day after publication in the Official Gazette, that is, from September 5, 2026. Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays do not count as working days.
Where are the complete bases with requirements and syllabi?
The complete bases were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Pontevedra on July 17, 2026 and in the Official Journal of Galicia on August 11, 2026. These publications —not the Official Gazette— contain the qualification requirements, syllabi and merit scoring criteria.
What selection system is applied?
The system is competitive examination in open competition, which involves an examination phase (eliminatory tests) and a competition phase (merit evaluation). The exact weight of each phase and the scoring criteria are detailed in the bases published in the provincial bulletin.
Who announces these positions and which organization do they belong to?
The positions are announced by the Municipal Urban Planning Management of the City Council of Vigo (Pontevedra). It is an autonomous municipal organization, so the positions belong to the staff of that Management, not directly to the City Council of Vigo as such.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18599
