GIS Specialist

About the Role Working in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem means contributing to the future. Our organization is in full development, and to realize our ambitious goals, we are looking for talented, driven individuals to help shape this story. As an employee of our local government, you’ll be surrounded by warm and supportive colleagues who strive every day to deliver high-quality services. Together, we make our town the best it can be! Your Responsibilities As a GIS Specialist, you play a central role in developing and maintaining a high-performance GIS environment for the local government. You manage GIS software, spatial data/map layers, and geospatial information, and independently plan and organize all related tasks. You report directly to the Head of the Information Cluster and collaborate with various departments across the organization. Your supervisor is the Head of the Information Cluster. Have questions about this vacancy? Feel free to schedule a no-obligation meeting with Bjorn Claes, Head of the Information Cluster. He’s happy to answer your questions, after which you can decide for yourself whether to apply. You can reach Bjorn at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Your Profile You have experience with or understanding of how local government operates. You are detail-oriented and meticulous. You communicate clearly and show attention to both internal and external customers. You can read and interpret (CAD) plans. You have an interest in GIS and are willing to continuously develop your skills in this field. If Dutch is not your native language, you must provide a certificate upon hiring proving you meet at least: - C1 (Effective Operational Proficiency) for reading and listening - B2 (Vantage) for writing and speaking What We Offer Beyond an engaging role in a top-tier organization, we offer: A full-time, permanent contract. Salary scale Bv (B1–B2–B3): - Current gross monthly salary (based on index 2,1647): minimum €3,121, with potential for unlimited recognition of relevant professional experience, up to a maximum of €5,259. Meal vouchers: €9 per working day (€10 from 2027 onward; employee contribution: €1.09 per voucher). Holiday pay and year-end bonus. Hospitalization and pension insurance. Bicycle allowance or reimbursement for public transport commuting costs. 35 vacation days per year. Opportunity for remote work. Access via GSD-v to various benefits, including the Pluspas—a card offering discounts at locations such as Dreamland, Kinepolis, Decathlon, etc. Annual staff events, such as the New Year’s reception and team-building activities. How to Apply Click the application button! Here’s what we need from you to be considered: Your CV (PDF format) Your motivation letter (PDF format) A copy of your bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a one-cycle higher education program (or equivalent); this diploma is mandatory—applications without it will not be considered. If your diploma was awarded abroad, you must submit the original diploma and a recognition certificate issued by NARIC Vlaanderen. Applications lacking this recognition will not be considered. Selection Process Tuesday, 20 October 2026 Deadline for submitting your application. Late applications will not be accepted. Tuesday, 27 October 2026 We will inform you whether your application has been shortlisted. If not shortlisted, you will not proceed further. Thursday, 5 November 2026 You will receive a take-home assignment in your email inbox. If you haven’t received it by 12:00, please check your spam folder and contact the Recruitment & Selection Service. The assignment must be returned by email no later than Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 21:00. Friday, 20 November 2026 You will be informed whether you passed this stage. If successful, you’ll receive a link to complete a non-eliminatory personality questionnaire from our external partner. Completion is mandatory and should be done as soon as possible. You will then receive a link to schedule an interview with the selection panel on Friday, 27 November 2026. Friday, 27 November 2026 We expect you at Den Egger, August Nihoulstraat 74, 3270 Scherpenheuvel for an interview covering: In-depth questions about your take-home assignment A competency-based interview By 15 December 2026 All candidates who participated in the selection process will receive feedback on their results. More Information? HRM & Recruitment & Selection Service: 013 39 15 70 [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Attachments Job Description Contact Person For questions about this vacancy, please contact: An Baraitre HRM Specialist Phone: 013-39 15 70