Executive Technician (Civil)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

CHARACTER: Each candidate must 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. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their own 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 candidates.

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

a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or

b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

d) 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

e) 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

f) 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:

(a) Have satisfactory experience, in a Technician Post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State.

(b) Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a Technician Post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post.

(c) Have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work.

(d) Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies.

(e) Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties which may be assigned to the post of Executive Technician:

• Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, report writing, project tendering and such other duties associated with the role.

• Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of capital projects and in the operations environment. The person will also be involved in projects which could be carried out by the Council and/or by Contractors.

• The role will include the preparation of reports for planning assessment, land disposal/acquisition and for court proceedings.

• Estimating project technical or resource requirements.

• Preparation of Health & Safety documentation for work and implementation of department and section health and safety controls.

• Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc.

• Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, Map Info, Graphics, Microsoft Office.

• Working as part of a team.

• Management of Staff.

• Liaising with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work.

• Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance with public consultation requirements.

• Managing work files and providing progress reports.

• Supervision of staff/projects assigned to him/her.

• Contributing to individual staff development, personal development, and team development initiatives.

• Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her.

• Assisting with the preparation of estimates.

• Undertaking of any duties related to the assigned role.

• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, including any future requirements for reallocation of work and/or redeployment.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Executive Technician and may be subject to change in the future 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 the Council.

The person appointed may be required to attend Court, as necessary, on behalf of Galway County Council.

Executive Technicians will generally have responsibility for the delivery of a particular service in at least one of the following areas:

• Roads Design

• Road Construction

• Planning

• Housing

• Environment

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following:

• A background in civil/construction services, with capacity for supervision and quality control in engineering construction.

• Professional technical knowledge and skills, capable of producing, interpreting, and amending civil engineering drawings.

• High level of proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS.

• Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using AutoCAD, for various types of construction projects.

• GIS map production, including GIS data collection, conversion/editing, integration, updating, quality assurance and management, and GIS System deployment and maintenance.

• Working knowledge of using the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents.

• Mapping Queries and Land Registry.

• The preparation and presenting of detailed reports, undertaking house/site surveys to record data and process information using computer systems, GPS, as required for the preparation of asset and general layouts.

• Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams.

• Ability to work on his/her own initiative.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people.

• Good organisational skills.

• Good IT and presentation skills, including a working knowledge of Access database and Microsoft Office.

• Good understanding of safety management in the workplace, including Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Flexibility in terms of working hours is essential as the duties can involve working outside of normal office hours as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate for this position should possess the following competencies. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence of such competencies within their application form and at interview. Any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates on their application form.

Candidates must achieve a minimum 50% of the total marks available in each of the competencies to qualify for inclusion on a panel.

Delivering Results

• Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions and displays good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations.

• Maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of customers and stakeholders at all times.

• Allocates resources effectively to deliver on operational plans.

• Ensures all outputs are delivered to a high standard and in an efficient manner.

• Ensures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedures.

Communicating Effectively

• Deals with all relevant stakeholders in a professional, effective and efficient manner.

• Has effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Has strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.

• Treats others with respect, diplomacy, tact and courtesy even in challenging circumstances.

• Expresses themselves in a clear and articulate manner.

• Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing.

Personal Effectiveness

• Takes initiative and is proactive when he or she sees the opportunity to make a contribution.

• Manages time and workloads effectively with particular reference to statutory obligations and timeframes.

• Maintains a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. Demonstrates flexibility and openness to change.

• Responds positively to the challenges of the role.

• Learns from experience and seeks to constantly improve performance.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering an effective public service.

Technical Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of the structure and functions of Local Government.

• Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation and develop and maintain positive, productive and beneficial working relationships with all Stakeholders, in particular Government Departments and Elected Members.

• Understanding of the role of an Executive Technician in this context.

• Range and depth of experience relevant to the post.

• Understanding of Health & Safety.

• Up-to-date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility.

• Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, correspondence, etc.

• Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems.

• Effective budget and financial and resource management.

REMUNERATION

Entry to the scale shall be determined having regard to Departmental Circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Point 01/06/2026

1 €52,964

2 €54,212

3 €55,506

4 €56,824

5 €58,161

6 €59,489

LSI 1 €61,429

LSI 2 €63,367