GIS Specialist – Geospatial Information Systems (m/f/d)

Employment Details Start Date: As of the earliest possible opportunity Employment Type: Full-time Contract Duration: Indefinite Department: Office of Construction, Landscape, and Planning Division: Regional Development Key Responsibilities Independent conception and leadership of GIS projects and spatial analyses in areas including landscape, regional, and infrastructure planning, as well as sector-specific spatial development strategies Autonomous collection, analysis, processing, provision, and visualization (map design and layout) of (geo-)data Continuous development of geodata processing workflows in alignment with internal and external standards (e.g., X-Planung, legal updates, software development) Advisory support to staff in the Office of Construction, Landscape, and Planning on digital geospatial data management (software, hardware, implementation) Qualifications & Profile Completed university degree (Bachelor, Master, or Diplom) in Surveying/Geodesy, Geoinformatics, Geography, Spatial and Environmental Planning, or a related field—preferably with professional experience in the above areas, or Completed vocational training as a Geomatics Engineer (w/m/d)—preferably with relevant professional experience, or Comparable vocational qualification with professional experience in the key responsibilities Strong affinity for IT and solid knowledge of spatial referencing, coordinate systems, and geobase data (e.g., ALKIS, ATKIS, OSM, satellite imagery) Proficiency in GIS software and tools for geodata processing and analysis (Preferred: QGIS, GeoMedia Professional) Ability to develop innovative solutions and integrate new technologies Meticulous, independent, and solution-oriented work approach Strong logical and analytical thinking, quick comprehension, and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration High level of commitment, resilience, flexibility, and teamwork skills Confident use of office applications (especially spreadsheets and databases) Valid Class B driver’s license (or higher) for fieldwork (advantageous) What We Offer Salary based on individual qualifications and experience according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD-V), up to pay grade 11 (€4,124.53 to €6,326.77 gross/month full-time, depending on step). As one of the largest employers in the Lower Rhine region, the Kreisverwaltung Viersen offers personal development opportunities and numerous additional benefits. More information is available at www.karriere-mit-v-faktor.de/vorteile (http://www.karriere-mit-v-faktor.de/vorteile). Contact Peter Hoffmann Head of the Office of Construction, Landscape, and Planning Tel.: +49 2162 39 - 1424 The Kreis Viersen is committed to equal opportunities for women and men, and hiring decisions are made in accordance with the NRW State Equal Treatment Act. Applicants with severe disabilities who meet the requirements are given priority under SGB IX. Application Deadline: November 15, 2026