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

Company: Landkreis Peine Competent. Committed. Citizen-Focused. The Landkreis Peine (approx. 137,000 inhabitants) is looking for a GIS Specialist (m/f/d) for its Department 1 (County Executive, County Council, and Communications) at the earliest possible date. Position Details: Full-time, permanent, Salary Grade EG 11 TVöD-VKA. Part-time arrangements are possible. Your Responsibilities Continuation and maintenance of the geospatial data infrastructure, including central database and access rights management Geospatial data management: research, selection, preparation, updating, documentation, and visualization Structured setup of datasets; transformation and integration of diverse data sources, formats, and spatial reference systems Definition of standards and norms in the field of geospatial information Administration and further development of an user-friendly desktop GIS system (QGIS and PostGIS database) Development of customized GIS functionalities for the county administration’s departments Introduction of GIS-based workflows into administrative processes; integration of department-specific software with GIS Support and training of staff from various departments regarding GIS use Support in the collection and documentation of county-owned geospatial data (e.g., using QField) Introduction of a map server (e.g., QGIS Server) and development of a web-based GIS client Setup, implementation, and maintenance of a metadata catalog Your Profile Required Qualifications Successfully completed university degree (Diplom (FH)/Bachelor) in surveying, geoinformation, geosciences, geography, or a related field Experience or knowledge in GIS administration within a multi-user environment (e.g., public administration, organization, or company) Experience with open-source GIS software (QGIS, PostGIS, GDAL/OGR, QField, web-based GIS clients) Proficiency in Python programming and SQL Knowledge of user management and automation in relational database management systems (RDBMS), preferably PostgreSQL and PL/pgSQL Familiarity with GIS standards from the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), GeoInfoDok (especially ALKIS), and the INSPIRE Directive Understanding of interdisciplinary tasks Team-oriented, strong communication and cooperation skills Responsible handling of sensitive data in a municipal context Quick comprehension and ability to work independently, carefully, and solution-oriented High level of service orientation and quality awareness German at CEFR level C1 (for non-native speakers) Desired Qualifications Experience with system administration (Windows, Linux) and corresponding scripting languages Experience with web server administration (Apache or nginx) Experience with container virtualization (e.g., Docker) Our Offer In addition to an onboarding phase, we offer: A permanent, varied full-time employment (39 hours/week) with all statutory benefits under the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector (TVöD): - Salary Grade EG 11 TVöD-VKA (€4,269.64 – €6,326.77 gross/month, depending on individual experience level) Additional pension scheme via the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL), in addition to statutory pension insurance Performance-based compensation component Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work options by arrangement Opportunity to offset overtime with compensatory time off Supportive and appreciative working atmosphere in a committed and motivated team Opportunities for further training and professional development Subsidy for the D-Jobticket (public transport ticket) Access to employee benefits portal “corporate benefits Germany GmbH” Partnership with Epassi Sports (formerly Hansefit) Option to join the county’s in-house sports association Additional Notes Applications from candidates with disabilities are welcome and will be given preference in case of equal qualifications and suitability. Please indicate any severe disability or equal status clearly in your application. Depending on the number of applications, the selection process may take up to four weeks after the application deadline. You will not receive any updates from Landkreis Peine until this period has elapsed. Please note that travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. For questions regarding the position and responsibilities, please contact: Mr. Laaß at +49 5171/401-1105. For questions regarding the selection process, please contact: Ms. Riemer at +49 5171/401-1165. www.landkreis-peine.de (http://www.landkreis-peine.de) Application Deadline: November 30, 2026