About the Role
Nah dran. We bring people, tasks, and nature together.
Working for the City of Hamminkeln means closeness — to people, nature, and the region. Around 290 employees shape public life in a community defined by short distances, strong cohesion, and shared responsibility. Located where the Münsterland, Lower Rhine, and Hohe Mark Nature Park meet, we combine progress with quality of life.
Do you want to actively shape the digital future of urban development? For you, geographic information systems, digital planning tools, and modern administrative processes are more than technical aids — they are essential foundations for forward-looking city planning? Then join us as:
GIS & Urban Planning Specialist (m/f/d) in Full-Time (39 hours/week)
Your Responsibilities
Capture, maintain, and update land-use plans and zoning plans using the CAD program Nemetschek and GeoMedia Professional within the municipal GIS, ensuring their digital availability (including textual provisions).
Manage and coordinate digitization projects and actively contribute to the implementation and further development of digital specialist procedures in urban planning.
Prepare geospatial data (e.g., wind power sites, photovoltaic installations, housing gap register, etc.) for the GeoMedia Professional and QGIS systems, and produce thematic maps and other graphical analyses.
Ensure data quality, perform data conversions, and implement existing standards, particularly those of XPlanung and INSPIRE.
Provide georeferenced plans and geospatial data for the municipal geoportal and continuously develop digital information offerings.
Conduct and coordinate the initiation procedures for urban development plans, accompany and coordinate formal planning procedures, and collaborate closely with external planning offices, authorities, and other stakeholders.
Draft formal statements in building permit procedures.
Provide planning law-related information to citizens, project developers, and property managers.
What We Value
Completed university degree (Bachelor’s/Diploma) in Geoinformatics, Urban or Regional Planning, or a comparable administrative qualification with strong GIS affinity (e.g., administrative specialist, geomatics engineer, surveying technician with further training).
Solid and practical experience with GeoMedia Professional, QGIS, or comparable systems (willingness to undergo training is welcome).
Basic knowledge of planning and construction law (BauGB, BauNVO) and geospatial data standards (XPlanung).
Structured, independent, and detail-oriented work style, combined with strong teamwork and communication skills.
What We Offer
Security: A permanent position in the public sector with salary up to pay grade 11 of the TVöD (collective wage agreement for public service), plus an attractive company pension scheme.
Extras: Annual bonus payment and performance-based allowance according to TVöD. Free parking at the town hall. Option to participate in a bike leasing program.
Development: Responsibility-rich tasks and diverse continuing education opportunities to advance your career.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and individual part-time arrangements to help balance professional and personal life.
Health: Our occupational safety and health management unit supports you with programs such as Hansefit, aquafitness, yoga, plus free drinking water and fresh fruit — ensuring a safe and healthy workplace.
The City of Hamminkeln is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Selection decisions are made in accordance with the North Rhine-Westphalia Equal Treatment Act (LGG NRW). We welcome applications from people with severe disabilities and those equated thereto (SGB IX).
Would you like to be closely involved in shaping Hamminkeln’s future? Please submit your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, relevant certificates) via our online application portal.
For content-related questions, please contact Mr. Boshuven (Tel.: 02852 – 88 164) or Mr. Sweers (Tel.: 02852 – 88 271).
Stefan Kulina
Tel.: 02852 88 153