Specialist GIS, Maritiem Erfgoed

Rijksoverheid

. Consolidate fragmented information and knowledge about Dutch underwater heritage .

Posted 10/22/2026contractAmersfoort • NetherlandsMid-LevelSenior💰 €3,496 - €5,535 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GIS and spatial data management, with a strong ability to analyze and integrate diverse datasets for the protection and management of Dutch underwater heritage. Proficient in using advanced GIS tools and methodologies to optimize archaeological data provision and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GIS ExpertisePostGIS Database DesignGeoServer Web ServicesData Analysis and StructuringMaritime Archaeology Knowledge

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Hard Skills

GISSpatial Data AnalysisModelBuilderPostGISPostgreSQLGeoServerQGISArcGIS ProArcMapMapInfo

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsProactive CollaborationStructured ApproachAttention to DetailPattern Recognition

Industry Keywords

Underwater HeritageMaritime ArchaeologyHeritage ManagementData IntegrationKnowledge Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PostGISPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consolidate fragmented information and knowledge about Dutch underwater heritage
Make heritage information usable for research, management, and protection
Collect, analyze, and connect spatial data and sources including MACHU, MaSS, Archis, and SONAREG
Organize and update files and registrations
Identify discrepancies and missing information
Help develop a practical methodology to ensure regional knowledge quality and integration into the national picture
Coordinate knowledge development and quality across regions
Advise external partners on GIS and spatial datasets
Optimize and innovate the archaeological data provision for maritime heritage care
Collaborate with archaeologists and other subject-matter experts within and outside the RCE
Review annually with the program lead where the role's efforts are most needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

HBO+/WO work and thinking level in GIS, geo-information, spatial data, archaeology, heritage, or another relevant field
Demonstrable experience with GIS and spatial datasets
Extensive knowledge of and experience with common GIS packages and functions, including ModelBuilder and PostGIS
Experience setting up and designing geodatabases in PostGIS and PostgreSQL
Experience using and creating web services with GeoServer
Ability to independently work with GIS and spatial datasets
Ability to combine and assess information from different data sources
Ability to analyze and structure large, heterogeneous volumes of information
Skill in recognizing patterns and trends in data using common GIS packages and advanced analysis tools and techniques
Ability to translate complex information into practical results
Good oral and written communication skills
Accurate, structured, proactive, and able to collaborate with specialists, organizations, and decentralized authorities
Knowledge of archaeology, maritime archaeology, or underwater heritage is an advantage
QGIS is the RCE standard; ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and MapInfo are also used

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individueel Keuzebudget (IKB) consisting of money (16.5% of gross annual salary) and time
Ability to convert IKB into leave or spend it on tax-friendly purposes
Study facilities
Company fitness
Full reimbursement of public-transport commuting costs
Partially paid parental leave
Career development and personal growth opportunities
Partial work-from-home options