About the Role
About Us
We aim to make Frankfurt an even better city—and that’s why we’re looking for you as a GIS Technician – Canal Information System (KIS) (w/m/d) for our Stadt-Up Frankfurt initiative. Ready for a role that challenges both your heart and mind? Apply now and help shape the city of tomorrow with us!
Frankfurt am Main’s wastewater management is a service-oriented municipal enterprise operating two of Hesse’s largest wastewater treatment plants, a sludge incineration facility, and an extensive sewer network—including numerous retention basins and pumping stations.
Together with our team of technicians, tradespeople, and administrators, we ensure the economical and reliable operation of our wastewater facilities—developing them in line with current technical standards to sustainably secure our most vital resource: water. Through ecologically sensitive development and maintenance of Frankfurt’s waterways, we make a significant contribution to improving these valuable ecosystems.
We offer exciting and diverse tasks in shaping our urban environment—join our team today!
For the Department of "Wastewater Disposal: Operations, Planning, and Construction", we are seeking at the earliest possible date:
GIS Technician – Canal Information System (KIS) (w/m/d)
Full-time / Part-time possible
Salary grade 9b TVöD (€45,358.08 – €63,760.44 gross annually*, depending on professional experience)
Your Key Responsibilities:
Computer-aided documentation of the existing sewer infrastructure, including manholes and special structures
Capture, update, and maintenance of data in relation to construction projects within the sewer network
Documentation of renewal, new construction, renovation, and repair measures for the sewer system
Verification and assurance of data completeness and plausibility
Coordination with technical departments regarding wastewater engineering execution, hydraulic relationships, and ensuring completeness of pipe object groups
Creation of digital instructions for colleagues involved in field operations
Preparation of error reports and functional requirements for the Canal Information System (KIS)
Management, updating, and analysis of the existing documentation database—including all objects and their attributes
Processing of various data formats and integration into new data structures
Your Profile:
Professional Qualifications:
State-certified construction draftsman/woman or surveying technician with CAD focus, geomatics engineer, or comparable vocational training in sewer, civil, or road construction with at least two years of relevant professional experience
Experience in wastewater infrastructure or related fields
Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD)
Experience with GIS applications (GeoGraT / ArcGIS)
Knowledge of the design and function of water management facilities
Valid driver’s license (Class B)
Personal Competencies:
Analytical and strategic thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Physical fitness required for inspections of wastewater structures
Competence in working within diverse teams
Benefits:
A modern, collegial work environment with meaningful tasks at a secure and socially responsible employer, including onboarding support
Balanced work-life integration through flexible working hours (flexitime system) and options for remote/hybrid work
Extensive internal training opportunities tailored to your and our needs, plus a comprehensive workplace health management program including sports and fitness offerings
30 days of annual leave (based on a 5-day workweek), a Job-Ticket Premium* (RMV area) with no personal contribution and companion travel rights, and a company pension scheme
Additional Information:
In addition to the regular salary, you will receive an annual special payment (§20 TVöD), a loyalty bonus (§§18 and 18a TVöD), and possibly additional allowances as per collective agreement.
The City of Frankfurt am Main values diversity, equal opportunity, and respectful coexistence. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender identity or sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural, or social background, religion, worldview, or disability.
Applications from women are especially encouraged.
In cases of equal qualifications, applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference. Part-time employment is generally possible.
For further information, please contact Mr. Al Hakim (Team Leader), Tel. (069) 212-39727, or for questions regarding the selection process, Ms. Schäfer (Recruiting), Tel. (069) 212-32904.
We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application via our online application management system.
Please submit your application through our application portal with the following documents:
Cover letter
Complete CV in tabular format
Proof of required qualifications (journeyman’s certificate / examination certificate or bachelor’s/master’s diploma)
Certificates/employment references from previous employers—especially if relevant work experience is required (if available)
Please understand that we can only consider applications submitted in German.
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