GIS Specialist

About the Role We are looking for a GIS Specialist for the Municipality of Zuidplas. As a GIS Specialist, you will contribute to the development of Cortelande—a new village in the Middengebied of the Zuidplaspolder—by ensuring optimal processing, management, and visualization of geospatial information, and by supporting project teams and asset managers within the municipality. Cortelande is a large-scale area development integrating housing, business parks, facilities, and recreation, with strong attention to water management, soil, climate resilience, and energy-neutral solutions. The municipality is developing this project in-house and seeks geo-professionals to help ensure a sustainable and robust implementation. Key Responsibilities Manage, update, and analyze geographic and spatial datasets. Conduct spatial analyses and translate results into actionable insights and advice. Develop, manage, and optimize digital maps, dashboards, story maps, and other geospatial products. Advise project leaders and colleagues on GIS capabilities and applications. Translate organizational and client questions into practical GIS solutions. Support projects with geospatial data, spatial analyses, and visualizations. Ensure and improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of geospatial information and GIS products. Manage GIS platforms, data sources, and information structures—including optimizing GIS processes, data management, and information flows. Functionally manage GIS applications and support end users. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on geospatial information, data, and information management. Contribute to data-driven working by making geospatial information accessible and usable across the organization. Advise on cost estimation and land development for area development projects. Participate in project teams for area development and contribute to integrated solutions. Work with standard software and tools such as ArcGIS platforms, Geoweb, and FME. Profile HBO (higher professional education) level of working and thinking, preferably in Geo-informatics, Geo-ICT, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field. Relevant work experience in the geo or GIS domain (e.g., several years of practical experience). Experience with GIS applications, preferably the ESRI platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Portal) and FME or similar ETL tools. Experience processing, analyzing, and visualizing geospatial data and spatial information. Knowledge of geographic information systems, geospatial datasets, and spatial analyses—including coordinate systems, projections, and data models. Knowledge of basic registrations and geo-standards such as BAG, BGT, BRK, and preferably IMBOR. Affinity with data analysis, data quality, and information management. Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset. Good communication and advisory skills; able to clearly present complex information to diverse audiences. Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary projects and teams. Customer- and service-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in new developments in the geo field. Flexible and able to weigh the interests of various stakeholders; a team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues. Independent, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented; able to take initiative and use feedback constructively. Proficient in Dutch, both spoken and written. You are motivated to contribute meaningfully to major spatial and societal challenges—such as housing, climate resilience, energy transition, and space for economy and business—by making geospatial information accessible and usable for better decision-making by project teams and asset managers. Requirements HBO level of working and thinking, preferably in Geo-informatics, Geo-ICT, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field. 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience in the geo or GIS domain. Minimum availability of 3 days per week for on-site work; preferably on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays. Preferences HBO level of working and thinking; preferably with a background in Geo-informatics, Geo-ICT, Geography, Geomatics, or a related field. Experience with GIS applications; preferably with the ESRI platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Portal, and related applications). Knowledge of basic registrations and geo-standards such as BAG, BGT, BRK, and preferably IMBOR. Additional Information Hours per week: 36 ZZP (self-employed) possible? No Working from home possible? Not applicable Start date: November 1, 2026 Education level: HBO