IT Specialist for Municipal Archives | Sachbearbeitung IT für das Stadtarchiv
Stadt Duisburg
Job Summary
This role involves managing the digital transformation and long-term preservation of historical records for the City of Duisburg. As an IT Specialist for the Municipal Archives, you will be responsible for developing concepts to transfer electronic documents from various city departments into the digital archive. Your daily work includes providing technical support to city offices, managing the 'DiPS.kommunal' long-term archiving solution, and preparing data for ingestion. You will also play a key role in developing a digital reading room to make historical records accessible to the public and researchers. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy bridging the gap between modern information technology and historical preservation. Working for the City of Duisburg offers a secure public service contract (TVöD), flexible and mobile working options, and the opportunity to shape the digital future of one of the largest municipal archives in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Archival Science, History, or Cultural Studies; OR a completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (System Integration/Application Development) or Digitalization Management Assistant.
Experience
- At least 1 year of professional experience in IT or Digital Humanities if holding a relevant Bachelor's or Diploma degree
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience if applying with a vocational IT qualification (e.g., Fachinformatiker)
- Professional experience in dealing with databases and XML processing
- Experience in the public sector or archival systems is preferred
Languages
Additional
- Applications must be submitted in German. The role is based in Duisburg and follows the TVöD EG 11 A II/2 salary scale. Candidates must submit a digital application via the city's career portal by April 24, 2026.
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