Returning to Berlin in 1919, he rejoined the administration and was, among other things, responsible for the city sanitation services and transport. He joined the Nazi Party in 1933 (membersip number 1,485,884) and thus gained rapid promotion as the majority of Berlin's civil servants who were loyal to the Social Democrats were removed from office. He became deputy to Julius Lippert, the Staatskommissar (State Commissioner) of Berlin from 1933, and who became Oberbürgermeister and Stadtpräsident in January 1937.
Returning to Berlin in 1919, he resumed his role within the administration and was responsible for city sanitation services and transportation. He joined the Nazi Party in 1933 (membership number 1,485,884) and thus gained rapid advancement as most of Berlin's civil servants loyal to the Social Democrats were dismissed from their positions. He became deputy to Julius Lippert, the Staatskommissar (State Commissioner) of Berlin from 1933, who later became Oberbürgermeister and Stadtpräsident in January 1937.