Executive Technician Civil

General Information:

County Leitrim, located in the North West of Ireland, has a growing economy, picturesque landscape, vibrant communities and a strong arts and cultural sector. Leitrim County Council’s vision is to build an economically strong, creative, inclusive county, making Leitrim the best place to live, work, invest and visit. Key to the achievement of our priorities and objectives is a skilled and committed workforce, supported by enabling technologies, efficient work processes and learning and development opportunities. We are committed to the training, support and encouragement of our staff and we offer benefits across family friendly initiatives, personal development and wellbeing of staff.

The Role:

Leitrim County Council is seeking to establish a panel to fill permanent Executive Technician (Civil) vacancies which may arise during the lifetime of the panel (12 months).

Under the direction and supervision of the appropriate line manager, the position of Executive Technician (Civil) in Leitrim County Council will involve the provision of such technical services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by the Council in the exercise and performance of its powers, functions and duties.

The Qualifications:

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.

Citizenship:

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

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

ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

iv. A non EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or United Kingdom or Swiss citizen and has a Stamp 4 visa; or

v. 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

vi. 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 United Kingdom 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 (civil) 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 (civil) 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; and

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

Note: Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the European Union model driving licence and must advise if this is not the case. A copy of the licence must be submitted with your application.

The Ideal Candidate Shall Have:

• Knowledge of and experience in modern land surveying techniques and standards.

• Competent knowledge, understanding of and ability to utilise technical software packages such as MapInfo, AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

• Experience in the checking and handling of survey data and information using appropriate software and using the same in the production of usable ground models for use in AutoCAD Civil or other road design software packages.

• Extensive experience in the production, management and quality control of technical drawings in the AutoCAD environment for projects.

• Adequate experience in checking and reviewing drawings to maintain internal CAD standards.

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

• Experience of mapping queries and Land Registry.

• Excellent computer skills with the ability to prepare and present technical and statistical reports and good information and data management.

• Good organisational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Ability to work on own initiative and independently or within multi disciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage workload and work on own initiative to meet deadlines.

The Principal Terms and Conditions:

The post is whole time, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed from which permanent Executive Technician (Civil) vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel (12 months) may be filled.

Duties

The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and:

(a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, is Chief Executive; and

(b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub paragraph (a) of this paragraph,

under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of a technical, administrative, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Engineer, or such other officer as may be determined from time to time, the main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Technician (Civil) may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he or she has been assigned, for example 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 or acquisition and for court proceedings.

• Preparation of drawings, specifications and other tender documents, the analysis and tender assessment and recommendation reports.

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

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

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

• Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he or she has been assigned, for example AutoCAD, GIS, MapInfo, graphics and Microsoft Office.

• Undertaking surveying on site and being capable of setting out with GPS.

• Estimating project technical or resource requirements.

• Managing work files and providing progress reports.

• Carrying out all duties and responsibilities in relation to safety and health including risk assessments, standard operating procedures, toolbox talks, inspections, investigation of incidents and making recommendations.

• Budget preparation and management of the same.

• Working as part of a multi disciplinary team.

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

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

• Competent in making decisions on a daily basis with regard to safety, cost, efficiency and critical importance.

• Representing the Council at a variety of meetings for engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.

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

• Supervision of contractors when required to ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with requirements.

• Reporting on planning or other applications as required.

• Attendance at site or sites and carrying out of inspections as required including taking measurements, readings and calculations.

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

• Acting, when required, for a more senior employee during his or her absence for any reason.

• Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Executive Technician (Civil) 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 Leitrim County Council.

Salary:

The salary scale for the position of Executive Technician (Civil) is within the range (scale effective from 1 February 2026):

€52,440 - €53,675 - €54,956 - €56,261 - €57,585 - €58,900 - €60,821 (LSI) - €62,740 (LSI 2)

Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with relevant Departmental Circulars. Offers of appointment to persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of this scale.

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

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his or her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him or her by virtue of the post or in respect of any services which he or she is required by or under any enactment to perform.

Residence:

The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his or her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof and will be required to serve in the Local Authority’s offices or wherever assigned by the Local Authority.

Leitrim County Council reserves the right to, at any time, reassign an employee to any department now or in the future. Leitrim County Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any base or to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future.

Probation:

All contracts will be subject to a probationary period, during which the performance of the successful applicant will be regularly evaluated.

Where a person is permanently appointed to Leitrim County Council the following provisions shall apply:

(a) There shall be a period after appointment takes effect during which such a person shall hold the position on probation;

(b) Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at his or her discretion, extend such period;

(c) Such a person shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory;

(d) There will be ongoing assessments during the probationary period.

Employment may be terminated by either party during probation or at the end of the probationary period on one week’s notice.

Health:

For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he or she is appointed to a permanent position, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority.

Annual Leave:

The annual leave entitlement for this post will be 30 days per annum. The annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Working Hours:

The successful candidate’s normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001.

Superannuation:

All new entrants to pensionable public service employment on or after 1 January 2013 will be members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme.

All members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be required to contribute 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration plus 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sums for members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will be based on career average pay; pensions will be co ordinated with the State Pension Contribution Scheme.

Persons who are pensionable under the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 and are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (that is pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). You will also be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.

Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of his or her superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. You may also be required to pay spouses and children or widows and orphans contributions at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration.

Retirement Age:

The Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme), as provided by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, commenced with effect from 1 January 2013.

The Act introduced new retirement provisions for new entrants to the public service appointed on or after 1 January 2013, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. In accordance with Circular Letter 24/2020, Single Pension Scheme members’ normal retirement age will be in line with the age of eligibility for the State Pension (Contributory).

Compulsory retirement age will be 70.

There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.

Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, had been subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years. The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018 provides for an increase in the compulsory retirement age of most pre 2004 public servants from age 65 to age 70.

Pension Abatement:

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil or Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department, Office or Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.