Senior General Services Supervisor

THE POSITION

The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Senior General Services Supervisor. It is proposed to form a panel of qualified candidates from which vacancies will be filled during the lifetime of the panel.

The Senior General Services Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of circa 20 staff across a range of activities including road resurfacing, surface dressing, street cleaning, haulage of material/plant and winter maintenance. The Senior General Services Supervisor will liaise with the Machinery Yard Workshop regarding vehicle/plant upkeep and the Area Engineers/General Services Supervisors regarding the Roads Works Programme.

QUALIFICATIONS

(i) Hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange.

(ii) Hold a current valid Safepass Registration Card.

(iii) Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out the duties assigned.

(iv) Have satisfactory experience in a supervisory role.

PLEASE NOTE: 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. Failure to do so will deem your application inadmissible.

The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the relevant qualification is listed on their application form.

In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant educational qualifications in order to meet the requirements above.

DRIVING LICENCE/TRAVEL

The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for Class B or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification. They must be a competent driver and shall drive a motor car in the course of his/her duties and, for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. The Local Authority must be indemnified on their insurance. https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licence

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• Hold a current valid Safepass Registration Card.

• Have a minimum of 3 years satisfactory experience in a supervisory role.

DESIRABLE SKILLS

An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Candidates should be competent and have such training or experience as shall be considered acceptable by the Council to enable the person appointed to perform the duties of the post. In particular, candidates should have satisfactory knowledge and experience of the following matters or the necessary aptitude to acquire this knowledge within a reasonable period.

DUTIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to a Senior General Services Supervisor:

The duties of the Senior General Services Supervisor shall be to carry out work of a manual, supervisory, inspectorial or clerical nature as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the Local Authority. These duties shall include those listed hereunder and any additional duties that may be assigned to the holder of the post from time to time, reflecting changes in Wicklow Local Authorities remit, new methods of working, and future challenges that Wicklow Local Authorities will be presented with.

• Supervise staff and direct staff in his/her area and all works in their charge, completing, verifying and initialling timesheets at time of inspection and ensuring that teams have adequate supplies of materials, tools and equipment for the works in hand.

• Supervise the conditions on all work, including depots under the control of Wicklow County Council, so as to ensure that they are properly and safely operated in accordance with the relevant legislation.

• Supervise the performance of all machinery and plant in his/her area and ensure that all plant are properly and safely operated and gainfully employed.

• Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of the employees and workplaces under his/her control and commensurate with his/her authority as set out in the Safety Statement for Wicklow County Council.

• Assist other state bodies/members of the public as and when requested to do so by their line manager.

• Follow up on maintenance issues and calls from the District/Admin staff and report on same.

• Report immediately the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or service in his/her charge and carry out the direction consequent on such reports.

• Carry out early and late inspections of teams, in accordance with general direction, and attend on the roads or on works during the normal working hours of the Council’s employees.

• Travel as required and inspect public roads/other assets in his/her area and take all necessary steps for keeping them in good repair at all times, subject to the general direction of his/her Line Manager.

• Collect and check timesheets/prepare timesheets of all employees in his/her charge and take them to the relevant office for examination at the appropriate time.

• Inspect that all roads, including road signs, public lights, street furniture or other notices in his/her area are maintained in a good condition, subject to the general direction of the line manager.

• Keep records of all work done including materials produced, supplied and used, and quantities of work done. Check measurement of loads etc., so as to verify that they contain the amounts specified.

• Maintain a personal daily diary, which may be inspected at any time. This diary may be electronic or manual. This diary shall include detailed accounts of any and all incidents which could lead to litigation by others.

• Prepare requisitions for articles or materials required for works in his/her area and complete all forms required in connection with supply of such articles or materials.

• Responsible for the custody of all maintenance and construction materials, tools and equipment in his/her area, and for the keeping of records necessary in relation thereto.

• Liaise with and supervise work carried out by contractors/sub-contractors engaged by Wicklow County Council.

• Prepare data necessary to enable his/her Line Manager to work out costings or other necessary analysis of expenditure in relation to work done as required.

• Furnish all reports and returns in connection with works, quarries, accidents and sundry matters which may be required from time to time.

• Report to his/her Line Manager on all development work, Road Opening Licences, tree-cutting or other activities which come into the scope of the law relating to Local Authorities.

• Service notices on landowners in connection with hedge cutting, spillages and the cleaning of drains, and other relevant statutory notices. Give evidence in Court when required in connection with these matters or any other matters which are the concern of Wicklow County Council.

• Keep his/her Line Manager advised on all matters which may be of importance in the interest of the County Council and liaise with other sections of the Council on works and emergencies.

• The holder of the post will be required to use modern communications as directed.

• Deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and keep his/her Line Manager informed of such dealings.

• Carry out, under the direction of his/her Line Manager, such inspections as are required under the Planning Acts, Building Control Acts, Roads Act, Litter and Housing Acts and other relevant Acts.

• Use, as directed and upon receipt of appropriate training, information technology equipment and systems including digital cameras, personal computers and hand-held technologies (e.g. tablet devices etc. and systems such as ProWorks, etc.).

• Act, if directed, as an Authorised Officer of the Council under the Litter Pollution, Waste Management Acts and other relevant Acts where required.

• Participate, as required, in evaluation of his/her staff and appraisal by his/her Line Manager.

• Participate in training provided by Wicklow County Council and facilitate training of his/her staff.

• Participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing customer satisfaction/quality of service to the community.

• Respond to and co-ordinate winter maintenance crews and other emergency activities outside normal working hours.

• Carry out any other instructions which may be given by his/her Line Manager from time to time. Undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Line Manager.

• Co-operate and participate in Wicklow County Council’s 24 hour Emergency Call Out System.

PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A panel may be formed from which future Senior General Services Supervisor positions may be filled. The position will be full-time and pensionable.

The successful candidate(s) may be assigned, as required, to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future.

Duties

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

(a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 – 2014, 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 officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate professional/technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level.

Probation

Where persons who are not already permanent officers of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply:

(a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect, during which such persons shall hold office on probation;

(b) such period shall be nine months; this period may be extended at the Chief Executive’s discretion;

(c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.

Salary

€1029.77 – €1185.19 per week in accordance with Circular EL 02/2026.

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy.

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. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New entrants will be placed on the minimum of the salary scale.

Hours of Work

The person appointed will be required to work a 39 hour week Monday to Friday. The Council reserves the right to alter working hours from time to time.

8.00 a.m. – 16.30 p.m. Monday to Thursday

8.00 a.m. – 15.30 p.m. Friday

Successful candidates may be requested to work outside of core hours on various occasions. Remuneration for such overtime will be paid in accordance with agreed rates and procedures.

Garda Vetting

Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults.

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.

Work Permit

All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full-time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit, you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect.

Health

For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their 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.

Residence

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

Annual Leave

Annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum exclusive of public holidays.

Retirement Age

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

Persons who are not new entrants to the Public Service, as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, are subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years.

With effect from 1st January 2013, persons who are pensionable under the terms of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will have a minimum retirement age of 66 years initially rising in line with the State Pension age changes. Members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years.