Clerk Of Works

Limerick City and County Council invite applications from suitably qualified applicants who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel for the position of Clerk of Works – Roads Operations. All temporary and permanent vacancies for Clerk of Works – Roads Operations may be filled throughout the lifetime of this panel.

The Position

The role of the Clerk of Works – Roads Operations is vital in the delivery of services within the Central Services, Traffic & Roads Department. Reporting to an Executive Engineer, or such person as may be designated by the Council, the holder of the post will work as part of a multidisciplinary team for traffic operations with a focus on traffic signals and traffic communications infrastructure as well as civil works and general maintenance within the Traffic Section.

The Clerk of Works – Roads Operations will work as part of a team who are engaged in duties within the Central Services, Traffic & Roads Department. They will also liaise closely with contractors. The role is primarily office based; however, onsite attendance is also required.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the non-inclusive list of duties set out below:

Duties:

• Supervision of external contractors responsible for the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, fibre optic equipment, variable message signs (VMS) and traffic detection equipment;

• monitoring the operation of traffic signals and communications equipment and ensuring that faults are promptly repaired;

• supervision of fibre optic installation including all civil works requirements;

• commissioning of electrical and electronic equipment;

• liaising with telecommunications and power providers;

• review proposed traffic signal configurations;

• traffic signal operations including monitoring and optimising on street performance;

• providing support and supervision to the Traffic Section operations staff;

• road marking and signage maintenance;

• provision of road markings and signage in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual;

• support to traffic management for events;

• providing and managing the installation and maintenance of real time communication to traffic equipment on the street via a wide range of media such telephony, fibre channels and 4/5G technology and future technologies;

• liaising with other Council Departments concerning the maintenance and installation of traffic signals and the management of associated work programmes;

• handling service requests through the Limerick City and County Council Customer Services System (CRM);

• liaising with regard to service requests and Councillors questions to meet the necessary deadlines;

• supervision of contracts both ongoing maintenance and projects contracts as required;

• implementation of Health and Safety Regulations and other relevant regulations at work locations;

• carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time and may include carrying out duties outside normal works hours, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by Limerick City and County Council.

The Person

Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC:

Each Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms

a) hold a degree in Engineering or Architecture;

OR

b) hold a National Certificate/National Diploma in Construction Studies or Civil Engineering issued by the National Council for Education Awards/Further Education Training Awards Council;

OR

c) in the case of an office involving building construction work – as an alternative to the qualification at (a) – be a member of the Institute of Clerk of Works in Ireland, or possess a full course certificate in building issued by the Technical Instruction Branch of the Department of Education or a first class Technological Certificate (Intermediate Stage) or a Technological Certificate (Advanced Stage) issued by the Department of Education or have had satisfactory supervisory experience of building work, including housing;

(ii) have an adequate knowledge of civil engineering works or of building construction;

(iii) be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping works records, measuring and recording all variations from contract and reading drawings;

(iv) have a satisfactory knowledge of the surveying, levelling and setting out of works

Experience:

Each candidate must satisfy the local authority that they have had adequate experience of a type which would render them suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate.

Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

The ideal candidate will;

• be able to work within, and where necessary lead, multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage team members and contractors under their control to achieve maximum performance;

• possess strong interpersonal, communication and customer awareness skills and have the ability to engage with a wide range of people;

• be capable of working on their own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision;

• have a willingness to learn and aptitude to use all new technology and information systems;

• have an ability and willingness to learn and execute new skills and participate in appropriate training courses and provide training where required;

• have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework;

• have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.

On the date of appointment, the successful candidate must possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties.

Desirable;

• have at least 4 years’ experience in Intelligent Transport Systems, electrical, traffic signals or fibre optic installations;

• satisfactory relevant experience of traffic signals, design and the implementation and use of advanced traffic management systems including SCOOT, UTC and MOVA setups;

• have good knowledge of electrical Installation, regulation and national standards;

• have good knowledge of traffic-controlled operations and junction layout and design;

• have good knowledge of the Traffic Signs Manual, relevant road and traffic acts and relevant statutory and legislative documents;

• have good knowledge of telecommunication infrastructure and an understanding of fibre optic design and network installation and fibre optic system maintenance in so far as they relate to traffic signals;

• have knowledge and experience of civil work installation;

• have experience in dealing with members of the public and Contractors;

• have satisfactory IT skills;

• be able to read maps and technical details/drawings;

• have knowledge of budget control and stock control;

• experience of managing staff engaged in the ongoing maintenance of traffic signal equipment.

Terms and Conditions

The Post:

Subject to the availability of suitably qualified candidates a panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Director General. The panel may be used by Limerick City and County Council to fill permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel.

Annual Leave:

The successful candidate will have 30 days annual leave.

Salary:

Salary scale: €57,322 to €70,030 per annum. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance.

Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €57,322).

Location:

Limerick City and County Council reserve the right to assign the successful candidate to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future.

Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to travel to and from work at their own expense.

Hours of Work

The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time.

The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities.

The provisions of Limerick City and County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time.

Sick Leave:

The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail.

Superannuation:

The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies.

Travel:

Holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and local authority Travel and Subsistence Policy.

Limerick City and County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately.

Residence:

The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

Safety and Welfare:

The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Limerick City and County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. The successful candidate shall make themselves aware of the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment.

Training:

It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post.

Taking Up Appointment:

The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.