Employees (m/f/d) The Cologne district government is looking for
three additional employees (m/f/d)
in the IT workshop
at the Cologne site
(pay group 8 TV-L)

in Department 14 - at the earliest possible date - two permanent positions, one position limited in time until 31.12.2027 with a material reason in accordance with Section 14 (1) No. 3 TzBfG

Our mission: Shaping the Rhineland together! The Cologne district government is a modern, efficient and citizen-friendly state authority. It is the driving force for the common good and for positive change in the Rhineland and beyond. We take care of the central concerns of the region and represent many ministries of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in a wide range of specialist areas.

Work with our more than 2,200 employees to shape the present and future of the administrative district for its 4.2 million inhabitants. With us, you will take care of the concerns of citizens, companies and municipalities, for example in matters of environmental protection, regional development, the promotion of education and the economy or future-oriented infrastructure.

We are looking for your support to fulfill the varied and responsible activities with social added value for the common good!

Your future area of responsibility: Supporting the IT workshop

Department 14 is responsible for the technical equipment and IT operations of the entire Cologne district government. The field of activity of the IT workshop includes hardware support in all areas, support for data transmission networks and activities in the IT service office. Your work will enable all employees of the building to carry out their work for the administrative district and its population.

You will be based in Cologne and can work at the main location of the Cologne district government in Zeughausstraße or the second location in Scheidtweiler Straße.

Your tasks:

In Department 14, you will support the IT workshop with a wide range of tasks:

• Setting up and operating hardware
• Problem solving in hardware support
• Replacement of consumables and their management
• Support of the data transmission networks
• Collaboration in the IT service office

What you need to bring with you: The requirements profile

Professional:

• a completed, relevant training in the field of ITC according to the DQR4, e.g. IT specialist:in the fields of digital networking or system integration or IT system electronics technician:in
• one at least one year of professional experience in one of the above-mentioned occupational fields after completion of training
• Ideally, you have basic knowledge of network and PC technology
• Confident use of MS Office applications is desirable.

Personal:

• Very good knowledge of written and spoken German
• Good knowledge of the English language
• A class B driving license
• You have an interest in new applications, software solutions and technologies
• You are friendly and customer-oriented, able to work under pressure, a team player and communicative
• You have a high sense of responsibility, a high level of commitment and are characterized by an independent way of working

Your benefits Social responsibility and meaningful work

• The common good is at the forefront of our activities
• Exciting, social added value
• Current political references

Work-life balance and family-friendly working conditions

• Flexible working hours from 6.30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Part-time options
• Up to 30 vacation days and additional days off, e.g. on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and usually Rose Monday

Attractive remuneration and job security

• Pay in line with the TV-L collective agreement
• Supplementary company pension scheme (VBL)
• Crisis-proof working environment

Company health management

• Health programs and sports activities
• Ergonomic workstations and health-promoting measures

Further training and career development

• Extensive further and advanced training opportunities
• Opportunities for extra-occupational qualifications

Strong team and attractive working environment

• Good team spirit and appreciative working atmosphere
• Good transport connections, as well as kiosks and canteens at our main locations
• Official celebrations such as the staff council's summer party, the carnival triumvirate reception or the joint celebration on Women's Carnival Night

We look forward to receiving your application!

Send us your application directly via our career portal Bewerbung.NRW. Register there once, enter your details and upload your application. an PDF document first name last name with all application documents up.

Please note that we can only consider complete applications submitted via our application portal in the further selection process.

We reserve the right to reject applications with incomplete documents.

Checklist of application documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Proof of qualifications and, if applicable, proof of equivalence
• Employment references
• If applicable, certificate of severe disability or proof of equal status
• Residence permit with work permit, if applicable

Please apply by 19.12.2025:

Do you have questions about the advertised position? Simply get in touch:

Jan Kohlbecker - Department 14

Do you have questions about the application process? Simply get in touch:

Nives Fischer - Department 11

Notes

A pre-selection will be made on the basis of the documents submitted. It is planned to hold selection interviews before a decision is made on filling the position.

The selection process takes place as part of a structured interview.

The employment relationship is based on the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L).

You can find a non-binding calculation option at Please note that this is not the information provided by our authority or the state of NRW.

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia promotes the professional development of women. In areas in which women are still underrepresented, they are given preferential consideration if they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.

Applications from suitable severely disabled people are welcome. This also applies to persons of equal status within the meaning of Section 2 SGB IX or for

Persons who can be treated as such. A copy of the severely disabled person's ID card or equal status certificate must be enclosed with the application.

We welcome applications from people with a history of immigration. We are committed to diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in terms of gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.

In the case of foreign educational qualifications, proof of equivalence with a German qualification is requested. For more information, please refer to the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education (./zab).

People of all nationalities can work in the state administration as tariff employees. Applications from people from third countries are only possible with a valid work permit. We reserve the right to check this during the application process. If you have any questions about applications without a German passport, please contact the foreigners authority in your place of residence.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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