Beamter/Beamtin im Vermessungswesen (gehobener technischer Dienst)

Learning locations include: Public administration educational institutions (seminar rooms, practice and group rooms), authorities such as cadastral and surveying offices, and geoinformation authorities (office rooms, field service for outdoor surveying work).

Amendments to the Federal Civil Service Ordinance came into effect on March 17, 2026. These amendments offer demand-oriented special access routes to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. A key focus of the reform is the equalization of vocational and academic education. For example, access to higher technical administrative services and higher scientific services is now also possible for individuals with vocational advanced training degrees such as Bachelor Professional or Master Professional.

Occupation type: Civil servant training; varying career designations in individual federal states (Bundesland). Type of training: Preparatory service, regulated by federal state ordinances. Duration of preparatory service: 1-1.5 years. Minimum prerequisite for admission to preparatory service: Varies by federal state (e.g., a completed Bachelor's (Studium) degree). Learning locations: Public administration educational institutions, cadastral and surveying offices, geoinformation authorities. Tasks and activities: Civil servants in higher surveying technical administrative services conduct surveying work on behalf of federal states and municipalities, for example, for the designation of traffic routes or building land. They map sections of the Earth's surface using satellite and computer-aided technology as well as classic surveying equipment. They document measurement results with cartographic methods such as traditional maps or specialized software. They consider these in planning and conceptual work.

1-1.5 years

The structure of preparatory service in higher surveying technical administrative services is as follows: Section 1: At lower surveying and geoinformation authorities, state internal administration offices, possibly with publicly appointed surveying engineers: 17 weeks. Section 2: At a Ministry for Agriculture and Environment, at state offices for Agriculture and Environment: 11 weeks. Section 3: At a state internal administration office: 11 weeks. Section 4: Among others, at lower surveying and geoinformation authorities, an Ministry of Economy: 11 weeks. Section 5: At a university of applied sciences/college for public administration: 6 weeks. Section 6: At a Ministry of Interior, a state internal administration office: 14 weeks. Career examination. Total duration of preparatory service (including 8 weeks of vacation): 1.5 years.

No course fees are charged. Travel costs or costs for learning materials may arise. Costs for accommodation at the training location may also be incurred.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) covers theoretical and practical content such as land cadastre, rural restructuring, state surveying, and digital geotopographical information systems. It also includes topics like state planning, urban development, and property valuation. The training encompasses various technical and legal subjects, including cadastre law, land development, and satellite positioning services.

During theoretical training phases, one attends lectures, works independently (e.g., preparing for lectures, researching in libraries), and adheres to submission deadlines for assignments. During practical training phases, one participates in hands-on work, such as conducting field surveys. Problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are developed.

As a trainee civil servant, the exemplary monthly gross basic salary is approximately 1,549 €. This amount is determined by state salary laws and may also include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other additional payments. Please check BERUFENET for detailed information.

Entry into this Ausbildung (vocational training) is typically possible with degrees in fields such as Vermessungstechnik (surveying technology) (undergraduate) or Geoinformatik (geoinformatics) (undergraduate).

In-depth knowledge in management/organization, staff leadership and guidance, and law are good prerequisites for a successful preparatory service. This knowledge is crucial for efficiently organizing cadastre tasks, utilizing leadership tools, and dealing with legal matters (cadastre law, building law).

Alternatives to this profession include Beamter/Beamtin im gehobenen bautechnischen Dienst (civil servant in higher technical construction services) in the field of law and administration, both involving examination and supervisory tasks. In the field of surveying and geoinformation, advanced studies such as Vermessungstechnik (surveying technology) (postgraduate), Geoinformatik (geoinformatics) (postgraduate), or Kartografie (cartography) (postgraduate) are available, sharing the commonality of recording geodata and updating digital maps.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) for higher technical administrative service in surveying is conducted as a Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service) and lasts 1 to 1.5 years. It is regulated by ordinances of the Bundesländer (federal states) and concludes with a Laufbahnprüfung (career examination). Typically, at least a Bachelorstudium (bachelor's degree) is required.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) is legally regulated in the mentioned Bundesland (federal state) and leads to the following Abschluss-/Berufsbezeichnung (qualification/professional title): Rhineland-Palatinate: Engineer of Official Surveying. The career path is also established in the following Bundesländer (federal states), where no specific Abschluss-/Berufsbezeichnung (qualification/professional title) exists: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia. Career titles: Civil Servant - Geodesy and Geoinformation (Career Group 2, first entry level), Civil Servant - Geoinformation Technology (Career Group 2, first entry level), Civil Servant - Geoinformation and Surveying (Career Group 2, first entry level), Civil Servant - Technical Administrative Service for Tasks in Surveying and Geoinformation (Career Group 2, first entry level), Civil Servant - Surveying Technical Service (Lau).

After their Ausbildung (vocational training), civil servants in the higher technical administrative surveying service primarily work in surveying or cadastral offices. Through Anpassungsweiterbildung (adaptive further training), one can keep their specialized knowledge current or bring it up to date. The range of topics extends from surveying technology to building law. With appropriate aptitude, civil servants in the higher technical administrative surveying service have the opportunity to move to the next higher career path after a successful Aufstiegsverfahren (promotion procedure). Further Studium (studies) can also be considered. For example, it is advisable to obtain a Masterabschluss (master's degree) in surveying technology. Starting one's own business is also possible, for example, with an engineering office for surveying services and geodata creation.

Depending on the Bundesland (federal state), the Ausbildung (vocational training) is offered in the following specialized fields or areas of focus: Geomatics, Municipal Surveying Service, Land Development and Rural Land Consolidation, Cadastre and Geoinformation.

The Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service) for civil servant careers is regulated by the Bundesländer (federal states) in their own ordinances. The respective provisions may differ. Ordinance of the Ministry for State Development and Housing on the establishment of the career path and on the Ausbildung (training) and examination for the higher technical administrative surveying service (Career, Training and Examination Regulations for the Higher Technical Administrative Surveying Service - APrOVerm gD) of 04.11.2014 (BW.GBl. S. 514), last amended by Article 1 of the Ordinance of 08.02.2024 (BW.GBl. No. 10). Ordinance on the specialized focus Surveying and Geoinformation (FachV-VermGeo) of 28.09.2012 (Bay.GVBl. S. 493), last amended by ordinance of 22.12.2025 (Bay.GVBl. 2026 S. 2). Ordinance for entry into the second and third qualification level in the specialized focus Rural Development (FachV-LE/QE2+3) of 02.12.2012 (Bay.GVBl. S. 716), last amended by § 1 Abs. 24 der Ver.

Typically, a successfully completed Bachelorstudium (bachelor's degree) or an equivalent recognized university degree in surveying technology or a comparable Studienfach (field of study) is required. The use of the professional title 'Ingenieur' or 'Ingenieur/in' may be required depending on the Bundesland (federal state).