About the Role
The Abwasser-Zweckverband Südholstein is responsible for wastewater collection, transport, and treatment for approximately 500,000 residents as well as industry and commerce in southwestern Schleswig-Holstein—including the district of Pinneberg, parts of neighboring districts, and several northwestern districts of Hamburg. The association operates seven wastewater treatment plants of varying sizes and manages over 900 kilometers of sewer pipelines.
The main site is the large wastewater treatment plant in Hetlingen, where around 34 million cubic meters of wastewater are treated annually. In addition to core wastewater services, the association undertakes broader municipal water management tasks and actively promotes sustainable development, making a vital contribution to water and environmental protection in the region.
We are looking for a GIS Specialist (m/f/d) with a focus on sewer network hydraulics at our Hetlingen site, as of the earliest possible date, in a permanent, full-time position.
We Offer:
31 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek) starting in 2027, plus Holy Saturday and New Year’s Eve off, and the option to receive up to three additional vacation days through voluntary salary conversion
Subsidy for the Germany ticket or bike leasing
39-hour workweek with flexible working hours (flextime without core working hours)
Possibility of remote work
Collective agreement-based employment contract according to TV-V (Collective Agreement for Public Utilities)
Attractive additional benefits typical of the public sector (e.g., company pension scheme)
Individual salary placement based on qualifications and competencies (Entgeltgruppe 10 TV-V with 13 monthly salaries upon full assumption of responsibilities and full qualification)
Opportunities for professional development and further training
Corporate health management programs
The AZV offers secure, diverse, and engaging employment with a meaningful mission—protecting water resources and the environment. As a responsible employer, we explicitly commit to work–life balance in our corporate guidelines.
Your Profile:
Completed university degree in environmental engineering, urban water management, or a related field
Knowledge of hydrodynamic modeling / sewer network simulation (Hystem-Extran)
Experience with sewer databases and geographic information systems (QGIS) is desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Structured, independent work style with a focus on cost, time, and quality
Strong communication skills, resilience, teamwork orientation, and fluent German (C1 level or equivalent)
Class B driver’s license or willingness to obtain one
Your Responsibilities:
Updating existing hydrodynamic models, including managing and coordinating field measurement campaigns
Initial data capture and digitization, as well as data migration into the KIS database and GIS systems
Supporting external contractors and site supervision during large-scale sewer cleaning and inspection projects
Supporting foreign water (infiltration) projects and advising the construction department on sewer network modeling
Contributing to the development and enhancement of a 3D model of wastewater treatment plants and the sewer network
The AZV is committed to equal opportunities and actively encourages applications from women, in line with the Equal Treatment Act of Schleswig-Holstein. We also strongly support the employment of people with disabilities; qualified applicants with severe disabilities or equal status will be given preferential consideration.
Please indicate your earliest possible start date and submit your complete application documents online by October 25, 2026.