Craftworker Foreman

Essential Criteria 1. CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. 2. HEALTH Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold an Advanced Craft Certificate (previously known as National Craft Certificate) (Level 6 on NFQ) in a recognised trade (e.g. Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber etc) or an equivalent qualification. b) Have a minimum of five years’ satisfactory experience, after completion of apprenticeship, as Craftsperson. c) Possess at least three years’ experience in supervising both skilled and unskilled employees. d) Possess a current Safe Pass Card and submit this along with your application form. e) Hold a current clean full Class B driving licence. f) Have good technical knowledge and be capable of working on their own initiative. g) It is required that Candidates be computer literate with a working knowledge of e-mail, word, excel etc. h) Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records. i) Be capable of reading drawings and having satisfactory knowledge of surveying and setting out of works. j) Be capable of organising work schedules and motivating staff in completing works efficiently and effectively. k) Have experience in dealing with the public. l) Have a reasonable knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans.

The position is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on their application form. The Post of Craftworker Foreman The Craftworker Foreman shall arrange under the direction of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work.

The duties of the post shall include: 1. Supervise and manage staff as required including signing off timesheets for operatives under his/her direct control. 2. To ensure that the operatives under his/her direct control are following safe work practices and that personal protective equipment is being worn. 3. To record and report on employee’s overtime, and take appropriate action as directed. 4. To supervise and/or liaise with Community Employment Schemes, or any equivalent scheme, operated by Louth County Council. 5. Plan, prioritise, organise and schedule workloads. 6. To supervise the street cleaning and maintenance of public areas including litter control and waste bin management. 7. To inspect the public areas, including signs and street furniture, in his/her area, and to take all necessary steps for keeping them in good repair, subject to the general direction of the relevant supervisor. 8. To record and report on all incidents/accidents involving employees and/or third parties in his/her area of charge. To co-operate with all investigations, and to give evidence in court when required. 9. Keep such records and submit such reports in relation to the work under his/her control as required. 10. To advise the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative of anticipated shortages of materials and tools and use correct ordering procedures. 11. To report any plant deficiencies to the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative as soon as they occur. 12. To bring any observable deterioration in material quality to the immediate attention of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative. 13. To sign delivery dockets and daily plant sheets. 14. To participate, as required, in the evaluation and appraisal by the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, of operatives under his/her direct control. 15. To prepare, as required, data necessary to enable the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, to work out daily or weekly costings, or other necessary analysis of expenditure in relation to work done. 16. To be available during emergencies to respond to requests for assistance outside of normal working hours. 17. To act, if directed, as an Authorised Officer of the Council under the Litter Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Management Acts, and other relevant Acts. 18. To assist and liaise with other Departments on works and emergencies. 19. To keep the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, advised on all matters that may be of importance and/or of interest to Louth County Council, including unsound structures, interference with road drainage, damage to road surface, overgrown hedges and illegal signs. 20. To report immediately the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or service in his/her charge and to carry out the direction consequent on such reports. 21. To participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing quality of service and customer satisfaction. 22. To co-operate with, and contribute to, operational review. 23. To co-operate with, and contribute to, value for money initiatives. 24. To co-operate with, and contribute to, any initiatives aimed at increasing safety in the workplace. 25. To deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and to keep the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, informed of such dealings. 26. The holder to the post will be required to avail of modern communications such as two-way car radio and/or mobile phone, as directed.

27. To use as directed, and upon receipt of appropriate training, Information Technology equipment including digital cameras, personal computers, GPS equipment and hand held technologies. 28. To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment and machinery, and to be flexible in the use of same. 29. To co-operate with, and participate in, new work systems that involve the keeping and updating of work/materials/plant records in either book or electronic format. 30. To co-operate, liaise with and supervise, when directed, work carried out by private contractors and sub-contractors employed by Louth County Council. 31. To manage local responses to emergency events under the direction of the relevant supervisor such as flooding, adverse weather events, oil spills or any other such emergency event that may occur and to be available during emergencies outside of normal working hours. 32. To participate in training provided by Louth County Council, and to facilitate the training of employees under his/her direct control. 33. Holders of the post may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment. 34. To carry out any other instructions which may be given by the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, from time to time.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive. Persons employed will be required to work in any location in the Louth County Council Administrative area. Duties will be performed in accordance with quality initiatives and standards. You shall perform such duties appropriate to your grade as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any Council for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. The work will be carried out in accordance with established work practices or as negotiated from time to time. Person appointed will be required to report to work location at the location notified to him/her by the supervisor.

Employees must attend at all training courses deemed necessary by their employer for their area of work, and exercise the skills and knowledge learnt when required to do so. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Louth County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. Working in a safe manner, in full compliance with the relevant safety legislation and construction regulations, will be the primary responsibility of all Foremen. Particulars of Post Wages Wages shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Wages shall be at Local Government Foreman (Craft) scale €1,013.68 - €1,069.52 gross per week.

Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate.

Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work.

Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof.

Hours of work You will be required to work a 39 hour week at such specific times as will be notified by the Council from time to time. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by your Supervisor. All hours worked will be subject to the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001.

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

Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for the position will be 25 days per annum (pro rata for the fixed term). Louth County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.