About the Role
Company: City of Duisburg
Duisburg – diverse and vibrant: offering recreational areas, industrial heritage, cultural offerings, sporting highlights, and a highly attractive employer.
The City of Duisburg is seeking a Technical Specialist (m/f/d) in Central Geo/GIS Management within the Office of Land Management, Geomanagement, and Cadastre, Department of Surveying, Cadastre, and Geoinformation.
In the area of Central Geo/GIS Management, the city’s geospatial datasets are consolidated, managed, analyzed, and made available for diverse applications. You will join a committed team that looks forward to your energetic support.
Your Key Responsibilities
Management of urban digital (base) twins:
+ 3D city model
+ Characteristic Topography and Actual Land Use (ABK)
Integration of heterogeneous and complex data and data models
Administration of specialized software
Evaluation of new methods and technologies
Quality assurance of data and their models
Professional Qualifications
For Civil Servants:
Completed university-level education (Bachelor’s or FH Diploma) in Surveying/Geodesy/Geography or Geoinformatics/Geomatics;
At least two years of relevant professional experience following acquisition of the above qualification;
Eligibility for appointment to Grade 2 civil service, entry-level position in the surveying technical administrative service of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
For Employees (TVöD):
Completed university-level education (Bachelor’s or FH Diploma) in Surveying/Geodesy/Geography or Geoinformatics/Geomatics;
At least two years of relevant professional experience following acquisition of the above qualification.
Personal Competencies
Extensive current technical knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development;
Knowledge of 3D, BIM, or digital twins—or willingness to acquire these competencies quickly;
Experience with various GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) or willingness to gain proficiency shortly;
Very good command of German (written and spoken, minimum C1 level);
Strong social skills, communication abilities, and teamwork orientation;
Ability to work independently.
Details
Start Date: Immediately
Pay Grade: A 12 LBesG NRW / EG 12 TVöD
Consideration of prior relevant work experience for step progression is decided on an individual basis;
Salary based on the North Rhine-Westphalia Civil Service Salary Act (LBesG NRW) or
Classification under the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD);
Full-time position (part-time possible in principle).
We Offer You
A secure, future-proof job;
Excellent work-life balance through flexible and mobile working;
Special annual payments as stipulated by collective agreements;
Qualified personnel development;
Modern workplace equipment;
Diverse training and development opportunities;
An innovative health management program;
Attractive mobility schemes;
Corporate Benefits.
Have we sparked your interest?
Please submit your application in German—including a cover letter, CV, proof of required qualifications, and employment references/career assessments—exclusively in PDF format via our careers portal at www.duisburg.de/karriere (https://www.duisburg.de/karriere), quoting reference number 62-44/1053 (147) by November 4, 2026.
Diversity and equal opportunity are important to us. All applications—regardless of ethnic, cultural, or social background, age, religion, gender, worldview, or disability—are expressly welcome.
Applications from women will be given particular consideration in accordance with the North Rhine-Westphalia Equal Treatment Act (LGG NRW) and the City of Duisburg’s Equal Opportunities Plan (www.duisburg.de/frauenbuero).
Applicants with severe disabilities or equivalent status will be given priority where qualifications are equal.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact us—we will find a solution.
Do you have questions about the application process?
Martha Zydek, Office of Human Resources and Organizational Management, Phone: +49 203 283-983287, is happy to assist.
Do you need further information or have questions about your future role?
Please contact Dörthe Niemietz, Office of Land Management, Geomanagement, and Cadastre, Phone: +49 203 283-984319.
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