Office Head / Deputy Service Chief — Swiss Armed Forces Vtg

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This page corresponds to the job slug capo-ufficio-vice-capo-servizio-swiss-armed-forces-vtg-bern (trailing token: Forces Vtg Bern).

The reference location stated in the job ad is Bern, Canton of Ticino. Remote-tagged roles still retain the city reference for tax, contract and G Permit enrolment purposes.

Original description

Lead the office independently - Manage assigned staff (Army members) - Fully represent the service chief in absence - Conduct parts of the militia personnel planning - Ensure control supervision of PISA (Army personnel information system) - Coordinate between command, staff, cantonal liaison offices, coordination center, subordinate units and other civil and military institutions - Serve as a point of contact for IT matters - Capture and modify access authorizations - Order hardware and software - Support employees - Take on part tasks in the organization of services, events and reports ## What we offer - EFZ commercial clerk or equivalent basic training with some years of professional experience - Good military knowledge, preferably higher-ranking non-commissioned officer or officer of the Swiss Army - Communication skills, good editorial skills, style security in oral and written expression - Independent and goal-oriented working style, self-assurance and dexterity in contact with civil and military partner organizations - Very good knowledge of MS Office applications and proficient use of IT systems ## Why work with us - Work for Switzerland - We advocate for the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population - Lived diversity - Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives - Healthy at work - We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health - Your commitment to security and freedom - The Command Operations (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and missions of the Swiss Army - The Kdo Op includes, among others, the air force, the army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the Special Forces Command and the Military Police - Around 40% of the approximately 2,500 employees are employed in a civil capacity – from engineers to aircraft mechanics, to analysts - The Swiss Army employs around 9,000 employees in four military and around 20

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  • Company: Swiss Armed Forces Vtg
  • Position: Office Head / Deputy Service Chief
  • Location: Bern, Ticino

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Swiss Armed Forces Vtg is located in Bern in the Canton of Ticino. Cross-border workers need a G Permit, renewable annually, to work in Switzerland. The Canton of Ticino applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income. Since 2024, the New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation between Italy and Switzerland.

Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to calculate your net salary and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.

G permit and residence. To apply for this position as a cross-border worker you must reside in an Italian municipality within the 20 km border zone (Lombardy or Piedmont) and return home at least once a week. The employer files the G permit at the cantonal migration office after the contract is signed: first issuance takes 2-6 weeks and is then renewed yearly. Full-time remote work from Italy is not compatible with cross-border status; extended absences from the Italian home (more than a working week without returning) jeopardise the fiscal regime.

Net salary and the 2024 fiscal agreement. The gross salary advertised here is withheld at source by the Swiss employer at effective rates between 5 % and 19 % in the Canton of Ticino depending on income, marital status and dependants. Cross-border workers hired on or after 1 January 2024 fall under the new Italy-Switzerland concurrent regime: Italy taxes foreign employment income while granting a tax credit on Swiss withholding up to 80 %, declared in section RW of the Italian tax return. Together with social charges the typical gross-to-net gap is 18-28 %. For a personalised calculation on the gross offered by Swiss Armed Forces Vtg open the salary simulator.

Commute and quality of life. Working in Bern means a daily commute that depends on which crossing you use: Brogeda (A2 motorway) and Chiasso-strada cover the Mendrisiotto and Luganese areas; Stabio and Gaggiolo serve commuters from the Varese province; Ponte Tresa is the historic gateway for Luino and the Verbano lake region. At peak times a Como-Lugano leg runs 25-50 minutes; Varese-Lugano typically takes 35-60. For those considering relocation to Ticino, average rent for a 3.5-room flat in Lugano is CHF 1,500-2,200/month, against EUR 600-900 for an equivalent unit in the province of Como. The Swiss healthcare network (LAMal) offers shorter access times than the Italian SSN but at a monthly premium of CHF 350-500 per adult — a substantial line item in any net-vs-net comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in Ticino?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Ticino, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. Together with AVS-AI-IPG (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1% up to CHF 148,200/year) and LPP (7-18% by age), the typical gross-to-net gap is 18-28%. Use our simulator for a personalised calculation against this listing.
Do cross-border workers need Swiss LAMal health insurance?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting work, unless they exercise the right of option to stay in the Italian SSN. Premiums vary by canton, insurance model (standard, family doctor, telmed, HMO) and deductible (CHF 300 minimum up to 2,500 maximum): compare LAMal premiums.
How do I get a G permit to work in the Canton of Ticino?
The G permit is filed by the employer at the cantonal migration office after the contract is signed. First issuance takes 2-6 weeks; the permit is renewed yearly up to the contractual limit. You must reside in an Italian municipality within the 20 km border zone (Lombardy or Piedmont) and return home at least once a week. Full-time remote work from Italy is not compatible with the status.
13th-month salary, vacation and overtime: what does Swiss law say?
The 13th salary is not statutory but is standard practice in Ticino and almost always specified in the contract: paid in December or split into two tranches (June + November). Minimum statutory holiday is 4 weeks (5 weeks for under-20s and over-50s with seniority). Overtime above 40-45 weekly hours, under the Labour Act (LL), is compensated with a 25% premium or equivalent time off within 14 weeks.
What documents do I need to apply for a Swiss job?
For the initial application: CV (European or Swiss format, in a cantonal language), cover letter, and a recent work certificate. After the contract is signed: valid ID card (passport recommended), Italian residence certificate, birth certificate for the G-permit filing, and — for regulated sectors (healthcare, schools, security) — recognition of the Italian degree by SBFI/SEFRI or the relevant cantonal authority, a process that takes 3-6 months.

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