Executive Planner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require:

• Conducting site visits & preparing recommendations on assigned planning applications including applications made directly to An Bord Pleanala where a local authority report is requested.
• Preparing responses to pre-planning requests & holding pre planning meetings.
• Preparing responses to planning appeals, attendance and input at oral hearings as necessary.
• Carrying out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement and derelict sites, including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence. 
• Preparing responses for submissions on compliance with planning conditions.
• Advising on and preparation of recommendations on ‘Section 5’ and ‘Section 57’ exempted development declaration applications and other declarations as directed.
• Giving planning advice on the preparation and processing of “Part 8” Local Authority development applications. 
• Planning role with respect to environmental reports associated with these specific statutory requirements in development management planning and policy planning.
• Planning assessment of value and impacts on built heritage associated with both development management and policy planning 
• Responding to planning queries, completions of returns etc. from other Council departments and national and regional Government / statutory agencies / external bodies as directed.
• Carrying out survey work, research, analysis, drafting policies and proposals, preparing written statements and maps and other work as required on the agreed Development Plan & Policy Forward Planning work programme, including but not limited to, plans and associated environmental reports, other planning strategies and studies, urban regeneration strategies / plans, urban design / public realm strategies.
• Input into the preparation of, management and administration of environmental assessments of planning applications and plans / programmes as required.
• Assistance in organising and facilitating public consultation and participation including attendance at meetings and other public forums, making presentations and recording and responding to queries.
• Dealing professionally, courteously and efficiently with queries from members of the public and their agents.
• Providing a high level of service to public representatives, including attendance at and presentations to the relevant Strategic Policy Committee and at meetings of the Council and Area Committees.
• Maintaining, managing where required and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Engaging in Continuing Professional Development/Training.
• Incorporating the use of ICT and efficiencies into work practices.
• Engaging as a member of a team on specific projects and preparation for and attendance at staff meetings. 
• Working in a supervisory role in relation to planning related areas of work as required, also taking a role in the planning section’s input into multi-disciplinary teams as specified by the Senior Executive Planner or Senior Planner. 
• Taking a project management role on strategic planning related projects as required.
• Acting or deputising for senior personnel in their absence when required
• Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

Candidates shall be of good character.

• 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. 

• Citizenship: 

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or
• A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa
• • Education, Training, Experience, etc.

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

• Candidates shall hold a qualification in Planning (at least level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications);
• have at least five years’ satisfactory relevant experience of planning work;
• possess a high standard of technical training and expertise;
• a high degree of administrative experience.

Candidate’s must hold a full unendorsed Category B Driving Licence.

*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.

Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc.

PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Type of Post 

Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable.

Remuneration 

The annual salary (Circular Letter EL 03/2025) is as follows:

€59,067 - €82,108 per year.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should note that the starting salary is not subject to negotiation. Entry into the pay scale above the minimum point will only apply to existing public servants in the context of the relevant Government Pay Circulars. Candidates who are not covered by such Circulars will enter the pay scale at the minimum point i.e. €59,067

The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 

The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.

• Probation:
• there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation,
• such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period,
• such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.
• Hours of Duty 

The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours.

• Annual Leave:

The annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum.

Residence:

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

Outside Employment:

The position is whole-time and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. 

Driving Licence:

A full clean driving licence is required. The successful candidate will be required to provide their own transport. Expenses incurred in work related travel will be recompensed in line with departmental circulars.

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