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ICS is a leading, innovative manufacturer of bespoke solid wood furniture. Our portfolio includes projects in Europe, USA and Australia as well as the UK and Ireland. We are currently seeking a Furniture Sprayer who will be based in our manufacturing facility in Dromod, Co. Leitrim. Both full and part-time applicants welcome. Duties and responsibilities · Prepping wood and metal for painting (sanding, priming, masking) · Mixing and matching paints/lacquers · Using HVLP or airless spray systems to apply coatings · Applying finishes like gloss, satin, or matte · Ensuring a smooth, even, and high-quality finish · Maintaining the spray booth and equipment · Quality control of finished products Skills and requirements The ideal candidate will have 3 + years’ experience in a similar role working as part of a team in a busy manufacturing facility. · Experience with spray guns and similar equipment. · Understanding of various finishes (lacquer, polyurethane, etc.) · Attention to detail · Familiarity with custom or high-end furniture finishing · Ability to follow health and safety guidelines Job Type : Full-time (part-time applications also considered) Salary: Dependent on experience (DOE)
Graduate IS Technical Support Officer
A panel will be formed from which any future Graduate IS Technical Support Officer vacancies may be filled in any of the current or future River Basin Management Service regional offices. Current RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE regional office locations: Border Region: Bundoran, Co. Donegal; and Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Midlands and East Region: Dublin 8, Dublin and Tullamore, Co. Offaly South-East Region: Clonmel & Tipperary town, Co. Tipperary, and Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. South-West Region: Croom, Co Limerick and Inniscarra, Co. Cork Western Region: Liosbán Business Park, Galway; and Castlebar, Co. Mayo A fixed term contract of employment or specified purpose contract of employment will be issued by the relevant employing Local Authority (Tipperary or Kilkenny County Council) and it is envisaged that contract will terminate on or before 22nd December 2027. A review of the River Basin Management Service is currently being undertaken by the County and City Management Association (CCMA) on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to inform the appropriate level of resources required to meet current and future Water Framework Directive commitments and objectives. It is likely that parts of the work schedule will be outside normal office hours, so flexibility will be required. THE ROLE AND DUTIES Graduate IS Technical Support Officer In the case of vacancies within the Water Framework Directive (WFD) team, the Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will report to the IS Project Lead (WFD) and will be part of the Information Systems (IS) team. The role will involve the provision of an IT service to a nationally dispersed user base for all our office locations, on premises and remotely. The duties will include but will not be limited to: • Provide first-line (Level 1) ICT support to users via phone, email and the Helpdesk.• Log, prioritise and track incidents and service requests in accordance with service desk procedures and service levels.• Resolve routine ICT issues and escalate more complex incidents where required.• Assist in the provision of end user support for Business, Web and IT systems.• Support user onboarding activities, including account setup, access provisioning and device configuration.• Assist with device builds, software installations and standard ICT equipment setup.• Maintain accurate records of incidents, requests and actions taken.• Provide a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to all users.• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including information security and data protection requirements.• Participate in training and development as required. Additional duties will include: • Contribute to root cause analysis to improve IT support on an on-going basis.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of ICT documentation, including user guides, IT process and policy documentation and knowledge base materials.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers in the deployment, creation of content, hosting of portals.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers regarding technical support of systems.• Assist with ICT projects, system upgrades and technology refresh activities to support the continuous improvement of IT systems, applications and technologies.• Assist in the implementation of the goals, targets and standards set out in the IS Team Development Plan.• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, appropriate to the grade. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will be employed by Tipperary County Council OR Kilkenny County Council. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC. Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree) in a relevant computing discipline. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate must have: • Basic technical knowledge, including:o Microsoft O365o Windows operating systemso End-user device management • Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn • Effective communication skills, particularly when supporting non-technical users In addition: • Have a proven record of willingness to take the initiative and adopt a proactive approach to the introduction of ICT-based solutions • Have the ability to keep senior staff and team informed and up-to-date • Have the ability to work under pressure in a complex environment on own initiative, with minimum supervision and to tight timelines • Have a positive attitude with self-motivation skills • Have very strong customer service skills, understanding the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team • Have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organization • Hold a current, full, unendorsed Class B Drivers Licence and have access to own car SALARY Current Salary (Single point scale): €36,474 (Grade IV equivalent) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working wholetime. PROBATION Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a Local Authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period; (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at the end of such period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SUPERANNUATION The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (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 dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE 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, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned. INCENTIVISED SCHEME FOR EARLY RETIREMENT (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. HOURS OF WORK The hours of work are 35 hours per week. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Flexible working arrangements apply. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE requires employees to record their hours using a time management system. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE does not offer Blended Working arrangements to Graduates. The role is fully office based. ANNUAL LEAVE The annual leave entitlement for the Graduate grade is 24 days per annum. The Chief Executives of Tipperary County Council & Kilkenny County Council retain autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. RESIDENCE & CITIZENSHIP The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Each 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. DRIVING LICENCE Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driving licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council with the indeminty specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. CODE OF CONDUCT/ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the Council intranet. TRAINING Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT/APPOINTMENT The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will work as part of a national Information Systems (IS) team. Tipperary/Kilkenny County Councils reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council within the region of appointment, now or in the future. This will be agreed in advance with the successful candidate. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense.
Retail Store Manager
About This Role: As a Retail Store Manager at eir, you will a face of our brand, leading a passionate team that drives customer satisfaction and sales success. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service while managing the day-to-day operations of the store. Your primary focus will be ensuring that both new and existing customers receive personalized broadband and mobile solutions that suit their needs. You'll play a vital role in maximising revenue and enhancing eir’s position in a competitive retail market. Enjoy earning a competitive salary along with additional earnings from our attractive commission structure. Why This Role: This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving store while contributing directly to the success of the eir brand. As the Retail Store Manager, you’ll: · Manage the store’s daily operations and lead a motivated team. · Set and achieve monthly sales targets to grow the business. · Deliver exceptional service and provide tailored solutions to customers. · Foster a high-performance culture, motivating your team to hit goals and exceed customer expectations. Benefits include · Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. · A supportive and dynamic work environment where growth is encouraged. · The chance to make a real impact within one of Ireland's leading telecommunications companies. · Enhanced earning potential through various staff incentives. · Staff offer. · Free eir Wellness Programme & Employee Assistance Programme. · €500 Employee Referral Scheme. · Discounted healthcare plan. · Pension scheme contribution. · 22 days annual leave. · Generous family friendly policies, including fertility, pregnancy loss, menopause and others. · Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. · Paid leave benefits incl. maternity and sick leave benefits. · Tax saver tickets and bike to work scheme. Salary and remuneration Monthly salary + competitive commission structure. Expectations From The Role: As a Retail Store Manager, you’ll take on key responsibilities, including: · Understanding Customer Needs: Engage with customers to identify their needs and offer tailored broadband and mobile solutions. · Achieving Sales Targets: Lead by example to ensure individual and team sales targets are consistently met and exceeded. · Customer Retention: Effectively manage customer queries, ensuring their issues are resolved promptly and efficiently to build long-lasting loyalty. · Operational Excellence: Oversee the daily operational aspects of the store, including stock control, cash management, and administrative duties. · Policy and Procedure Implementation: Responsible for the adherence to eir's policies and procedures to provide the highest level of service and operational standards. · Market Awareness: Stay current with industry trends and competitor offerings to provide customers with up-to-date and relevant information. Requirements For A Successful Application: Knowledge, skills and abilities · Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex products and services. · Ability to engage customers confidently, offering tailored solutions and building trust. · A passion for mobile technology and telecommunications, with a curiosity to stay up to date with the latest industry developments. Qualifications · Relevant diploma or certification is a plus, but not essential. · 2-5 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred (life experience considered). · Industry knowledge is an advantage but not essential; we provide ongoing training to ensure you’re up to speed. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Census Field Supervisors
About this Role You will be responsible for the work of 4-12 Field Support Officers and for the successful conduct of the enumeration of the 2027 Census of Population in an assigned work area. Reports to: Census Regional Supervisor Manages: The work of 4 to 12 Field Support Officers Location of Post The commitment for this post will be from 18th January 2027 to 11th June 2027, with 41.15 hours gross or 35 hours net per week. The officer’s headquarters will be such as may be designated from time to time by the Director General of the Central Statistics Office. For the time being the Director General has designated the officer’s home as headquarters. An Office Accommodation Allowance of €12.77 gross per week worked is payable as a lump sum at the end of the contract term for the provision of this facility. This payment may be made once the following criteria are met: • The officer must provide secure and confidential storage in their headquarters for all census material and equipment • Only persons who are Officers of Statistics for census purposes may have access to this material, including the laptop computer • The accommodation and other facilities provided by the officer are suitable from the point of view of the safety of the official property being stored and the satisfactory conduct of official business. When absent from home/headquarters on duty, the officer will be paid appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Principal Duties The Census Field Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the effective and accurate completion of the census enumeration within their assigned work area. The Census Field Supervisor will oversee 4 to 12 Field Support Officers and report to the Census Regional Supervisor. Key Responsibilities include: • Attending training days - become thoroughly familiar with all enumeration procedures and digital systems. • Using a laptop - track applicants during the recruitment phase; to access daily reports on Field Support Officers progress; and for communication. • Proficiency with the Smartphone Application - used to record interactions with households. • Recruitment of Field Support Officers - learning best-practice interview skills; interviewing candidates; and assisting with appointing Field Support Officers. • A comprehensive understanding of Census Field Supervisor & Field Support Officer Manuals – this enables the capability to train Field Support Officers. • Facilitate the sourcing of venues - for Field Support Officer interviews and training. • Training of the Field Support Officers - how to use the smartphone application to record household’s interactions; answer citizen questions regarding the 2027 Census; use maps to locate their work areas; and follow up with non-participating households. • Supervision of Field Support Officers – managing quality assurance for team performance, ensuring that this is completed for all Field Support Officers in the designated time frame; supporting Field Support Officers as needed and reassigning work as required; reporting on enumeration progress; completing daily reporting tasks on the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system; completing probation, contract and expense claims for your team; reporting disciplinary issues; and monitoring team hours worked. • Live field responsibilities - actioning escalations from the field; monitoring dashboards; acting and reporting on non-performing areas; managing uncooperative households; advancing all cases/household toward a completed status; promoting Census 2027 with publicity materials; and submitting final payments for Field Support Officers. • Secure storage of census material at home – this includes the use of laptop for Census work only; ensuring the use of the laptop for CRM should not take place outside of the home, e.g. coffee shops etc; and the storage of crates and forms, that are to be issued to Field Support Officer’s then collected back at the end of the census The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time. The positions are full-time, and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Eligibility Criteria for Census Field Supervisors Essential Requirements Candidates must, within the last six years, have acquired at least three years of practical experience in the following areas: • Staff management, preferably in an off-site capacity and the organisation of work for groups of at least 4 people. • Organising and delivering training programmes. Post Specific Requirements Candidates must also: • Have a strong working knowledge of employment rights legislation. • Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English. • Possess strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with proven experience of engaging effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and members of the public. • Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for meeting defined performance targets with clear accountability for outcomes. • Be able to prioritise, plan, and manage a varied and demanding workload in a busy setting. • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and Teams), smartphones, and associated digital tools. • Be available to work full-time for the duration of the contract. • Have experience in the recruitment of staff. • Hold a full, current, clean driving licence and have full-time access to a car for the contract period. • Be eligible under citizenship requirements. • Provide a residential address in Ireland at the time of appointment. Desirable Requirements The following would be advantageous for candidates to have: • NFQ level 5 or higher would be desirable. • Some experience in supervising/conducting household surveys, market research interviewing or practical social work. • Have reliable access to high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the recruitment process and, if appointed, for the duration of the contract. Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must 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 has a Stamp 4 permission¹ or a stamp 5 permission. ¹ Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. If your visa expires, this may result in you being stepped down from your employment until such time as you have regularised your permission to work in the State. How to Apply Applications will be taken only through the CSO website https://recruitment.census.ie/. The competition opens 9am September 7th and closes 2pm September 22nd, 2026, or when total number of applications received reaches 3000, whichever is earlier. In the event that the competition closes before the 22nd of September 2026 a notice to this effect will be posted on the website. All applicants will need to have access to a device and Wi-Fi for the duration of this recruitment campaign. Accessibility, Disability and Reasonable Accommodation for the Selection Process We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and to ensuring that our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for all candidates. If you have a disability or if you think you may require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the selection process, we strongly encourage you to make this known at the earliest opportunity so we can ensure you get the support you need. Such accommodations may include adjustments to the format or delivery of assessments, additional time, or other tailored supports. All requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, having regard to the individual circumstances, in line with best practice and current legislation Having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact your progress in the selection process, and you will not be disadvantaged by disclosing your disability or requirements. All information provided in this context will be treated as strictly confidential. Candidates who wish to discuss or request a reasonable accommodation should contact the recruitment team at census2027recruitment@cso.ie as early as possible. Candidates should provide sufficient detail regarding the nature of the accommodation required to assist in making appropriate arrangements. Where necessary, we may seek supporting medical or professional documentation to facilitate the assessment of the request. We are committed to engaging with candidates to ensure, insofar as practicable, that appropriate supports are put in place to enable equitable participation in the recruitment process for all candidates. Remuneration Pay: For the position of Census Field Supervisor, the rate of pay will be €38,803 annual equivalent. Where the appointee is 70 years of age or over, the rate of pay will be €37,211 annual equivalent, non-PPC aligned. Payment will be made as a double week on the Friday of the second week and then weekly after that. This payment is paid by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until the officer supplies IBAN/BIC details to the Census Recruitment Section. The CSO will validate your bank details through a third party. Atypical Work Allowance: It is envisaged that during the course of the census enumeration that Census Field Supervisors will be required to work outside normal hours in order to support their team of Census Field Support Officers during the busiest time of the delivery and collection stage of the census. Furthermore, Census Field Supervisors will be required to provide cover for colleagues in adjacent areas during temporary periods of absence due to annual leave, sick leave or other unavoidable absences. In recognition of this atypical work situation an additional once off allowance of €687.91 will be paid, (or on a pro-rata basis if applicable). This payment is in the nature of pay and is reckonable for pension purposes. Once the conditions for this payment are met, the payment will be made on a lump sum basis at the end of the contract period. Staff in receipt of this payment will be required to give full flexibility with regard to their attendance as the requirements of the job dictate, and with particular reference to the peaks and troughs that can be expected over the period of the contract given the nature of the census operation.
PDU Development Co-Ordinator - Social Enterprise
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Programme and Caseload Delivery CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Financial Accountant
Role Requirements Role Requirement 1 Financial Management & Reporting CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Principal – Policy Analyst/Economist
The Role The role of Policy Analyst / Economist in the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Service is an important one, and the work will be varied and challenging. Under the general direction of the Head of Unit in the employing Government Department, and by reference to the Work Programme of the Unit, the Policy Analyst / Economist will be expected to take responsibility for specific work areas and manage a small team. Successful candidate(s) will be capable of drawing on their experience and expertise in analysis to inform evidence-based policy and decision making. The ideal candidates will be self-starters, capable of continuous learning, with a strong interest in the wider economic, political and social environment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role There are IGEES Policy Analyst/Economist roles in every Government Department. The work varies depending on the requirements of the role and the Department, but typically covers one or more of the following: • Contributing to national policy development across a wide range of areas; • Managing a work programme of policy analysis and evaluation of public policy initiatives; • Managing and developing graduate policy analyst/economist staff; • Briefing and advising senior officials and Ministers; • Using data and economic tools and techniques to conduct policy analysis and evaluation; • Contributing to appraisals and evaluations of significant areas of expenditure in line with the Public Spending Code & Infrastructure Guidelines; • Providing economic advice and guidance to support Government; • Contributing to relevant internal and external conferences and events. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may also be assigned from time to time. Vacancies and Office Location Currently a number of immediate vacancies exist for the position of Assistant Principal – Policy Analyst/Economist in IGEES. Candidates who are successful will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit. Immediate and future vacancies which may arise for this role will be filled from this panel while it is in operation. IGEES analysts work in all government departments and a number of public sector organisations including the Revenue Commissioners, the Agri-Food Regulator, the Electoral Commission, the Irish Human Rights and Equalities Commission, the Parliamentary Budget Office and the Data Protection Commission. Candidates will initially be assigned to the IGEES Central Unit in the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER). DPER will determine which Departments candidates are assigned to. Please note: It is likely that most vacancies that arise over the lifetime of the panel will be in Dublin. It is not envisaged that appointments will be made from this competition after May 2028. Working Environment Candidates should be aware that requirements in relation to hybrid working will depend on the assigned Department/Office and will be in line with the employing organisation’s Blended Working Policy. Training and Development IGEES is strongly committed to continuous learning and development and offers an exciting, interesting and demanding career opportunity. It is part of a reforming Irish Civil Service, one that is founded in principles of public service, independence, integrity and impartiality. Key to the development of IGEES is the continuous development of its staff so that relevant economic, evaluation and analytical skills are maintained and enhanced. This will involve attendance at advanced training modules, short specialist courses, etc. It may also involve the participation in conferences/seminars, pursuit of further academic qualifications, completion of assignments and short periods of secondment to relevant international bodies/institutes. Please note: Mobility Staff mobility is an important element of capacity building and staff development within IGEES. As part of the normal course of career and professional development, staff are expected to move on a regular basis to other IGEES units across Government Departments. Salary Range: €83,113 - €103,576 Essential Candidates must have on or before 24th of September 2026: a) A qualification at Level 8 (minimum 2.1 honours degree) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Social Science, Policy Analysis or Statistics or b) A post graduate qualification at Level 9 on the NFQ or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Social Science, Policy Analysis or Statistics AND At least 2 years’ relevant experience of working as a policy analyst and/or economist. Candidates must also demonstrate: Strong quantitative and analytical skills with a track record in delivering high-quality outputs; A proven ability to identify and access appropriate data sources and to analyse, evaluate and disseminate relevant material; A track record in conducting policy analysis and/or evaluation work, and in developing clear insights, practical strategies and solutions based on such analysis; The ability to balance economic issues with the wider social and political environment in the national interest; The ability to think clearly, analytically and rationally about policy issues; Good people and/or project management skills; The ability to manage, prioritise and progress multiple projects and work activities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to accurately estimate time parameters, anticipate obstacles and make contingencies for overcoming them; Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex constructs in an accessible, logical and comprehensive manner to both an expert and non-expert audience; Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven capacity to effectively engage, collaborate and foster positive working relationships with both colleagues and external stakeholders; Motivation, flexibility and willingness to adapt, positive contribution to the implementation of change and capability of using own initiative as and when appropriate; Resilience, positivity and perseverance in the face of ongoing challenges; Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; An ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies (outlined on pg. 8) identified for effective performance in this role. Desirable • Experience of using a wide range of relevant information sources, research tools, and data analysis software such as Stata, R, Python, SAS, SPSS. Please note: Qualifications/eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process, therefore, those candidates who do not possess the essential requirements, on or by the dates as specified, and proceed with their application are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility/qualifications e.g. from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold/will hold the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware a transcript of results may be required; therefore, the onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by publicjobs. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirement Eligible Candidates must be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area. 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 has a stamp 41 permission or stamp 5 permission. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for reemployment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
District Works Manager
Heritage Services – National Monuments The OPW’s Heritage Services – National Monuments is responsible for the conservation, management and presentation of almost 1,000 individual monuments at 768 locations across Ireland, including sites such as the Rock of Cashel and Skellig Michael. Over 10 million visitors are attracted to these high-profile sites on an annual basis. The OPW's portfolio of properties is therefore a key national asset and plays a vital role in meeting the demand of foreign and domestic visitors in this regard. OPW Heritage Services – National Monuments is divided into six works districts with depots in Cork (Mallow), Galway (Athenry), Kerry (Killarney), Kilkenny (Kilkenny City), Leitrim (Dromahair) and Meath (Newtown, Trim). The OPW is now seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and committed individual to take up the role of District Works Manager in its Heritage Services – National Monuments section. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to supporting staff to realise their full potential with access to professional development opportunities and career progression. The Role Reporting to the Senior Conservation Architect who oversees works programmes in the district, the District Works Manager will be responsible for a team of specialist craftspeople and industrial staff such as general operatives. Key Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the posts may include: • Supervising a direct labour force and small contracts; • Managing the district depot and sub-depots including managing staff, organising recruitment, training etc and management of stores; • Certifying ITP's (Instructions to Pay) wages, travel claims for depot staff and all other depot expenditure; • Carrying out the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and Health & Safety (H&S) Coordinator under the Safety, Health and Welfare (Construction) Regulations 2013; • Monitoring quality of work; • Implementing OPW Health & Safety policies; • Ensuring compliance with all office policies, procurement guidelines and statutory obligations and maintaining records of such compliance; • Contributing to District Works meetings; • Implementing the planned inspections of National Monuments sites; • Assisting, when requested, with events on National Monument Sites; • Driving to and working in remote/long distanced sites and locations; • Managing the implementation of the routine maintenance plans; • Liaising with public bodies, stakeholders and members of the public; • Monitoring external contracts and contractors. Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time. Vacancy and Location There is currently one District Works Manager vacancy at the National Monuments depot in Kilkenny (Kilkenny City). Applicants who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in an order of merit, to fill any future vacancies which may arise in any of the following National Monuments depot locations: • Cork (Mallow) • Galway (Athenry) • Kerry (Killarney) • Kilkenny (Kilkenny City) • Leitrim (Dromahair) • Meath (Newtown, Trim) Candidates are required to specify on the application form the location choice(s) in which they are willing to be placed. Candidates can select a maximum of two locations. The onus is on candidates to select their correct location choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) will not be permitted after your application has been submitted. No exceptions will be made. Please note that accepting a position in the location you are offered means you will be removed from consideration in the other location you had expressed an interest in. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after May 2028. Working Environment The work is divided between field and office. The successful candidate will be assigned to a depot in the appointed district and will be required to travel regularly and work on location at a variety of National Monuments sites and sub-depots within this district. They will also be required to travel regularly to perform duties and attend meetings in other locations within Heritage Services – National Monuments, nationwide. As some locations are not accessible by public transport, the successful candidate(s) will require a full driving licence and access to a car. Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid in line with Civil Service norms. Training and Development The OPW is committed to ensuring that all staff members are given the support and assistance required to realise their full potential within the organisation. As part of its strategy to meet this objective, Heritage Services – National Monuments provides opportunities for staff to develop professional skills and knowledge over a wide range of competences. Professional, technical, ICT and management training is provided to keep staff up to date on relevant developments. Opportunities to attend relevant courses are proactively encouraged. Benefits As well as a meaningful, varied, challenging and interesting career, some of the benefits of working as a District Works Manager in the OPW are: • Salary starting at €50,546 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance; • Public Sector pension; • 23 days of annual leave per year, rising to 29 days after a number of years in the grade; • Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period; o Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace; o Facility to apply for career breaks; o Learning and development opportunities; • Free access to all OPW managed heritage sites; • Cycle to work scheme; • Access to Public Service Credit Union; • Tax saver public transport pass. Essential Candidates must have on or before 24th September 2026: A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in building work at Clerk of Works or Foreman level; Experience in leading and managing construction teams; Experience of preparing reports, keeping records, measuring and recording progress and reading Architect's/Engineer’s drawings; Experience of traditional building methods and materials including traditional building maintenance and repair methods; A good knowledge of the building trades and Building Regulations; Satisfactory knowledge of surveying and levelling in setting out works; Good knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation; The ability to supervise and manage staff and/or external contractors; Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; Excellent organisational ability and a proven record of methodical and accurate work; Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently; Good communication and negotiation skills, with an ability to build effective relationships within the team, across the organisation and externally with stakeholders; A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and have access to a car. In addition to the above, candidates must have a high standard of physical fitness as the role entails site visits and working in outdoor conditions. Appointees are required to have and maintain a good level of physical fitness. Successful candidate(s) may be required to undergo a medical examination prior to being appointed. Please note: The OPW reserves the right to seek expert medical advice and additional information from candidates in relation to the above point. Desirable • Successfully undertaken training to enable them to undertake the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and PSCS Health & Safety Coordinator role; • Background in carpentry or stonemasonry or other relevant trade; • Experience of managing staff and/or external contractors; • Experience of working on historic masonry and/or masonry structures; • Proven capacity to deliver training and mentoring; • Knowledge and understanding of National Monuments; • Excellent knowledge of traditional building methods and Building Regulations; • A good knowledge of preparing tenders and tender evaluations.
