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Senior Executive Librarian
The Role of the Senior Executive Librarian The post of Senior Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship or a degree in librarianship. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: Salary The salary scale for the position is: €59,417 – €77,243 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point and progression are in line with Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Circulars. Persons not employed in a local authority post on or after 1st January 2011 will begin at the minimum point. Salary may be adjusted per Government Policy. Location of Post The post holder may be assigned to any Louth County Council premises with reasonable notice. No disturbance allowance is payable. Travel expenses are at the post holder's own cost. Superannuation A. New entrants (post-1 Jan 2013): Join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Class A PRSI applies. Contribution: 3% of pensionable remuneration + 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (minus twice the State Pension Contributory rate). B. Officers pre-1 Jan 2013, Class A PRSI: Contribution of 1.5% + 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration. C. Officers pre-5 April 1995, Class D PRSI: Contribution of 5%. Dependent Scheme participants contribute an additional 1.5%. Retirement Retirement terms depend on the applicable superannuation scheme and will be detailed upon appointment. Health Candidates may be required to undergo a medical exam (refunded upon appointment) by a practitioner nominated by the authority.
Transport Team Leader
We are looking for a Transport Team Leader to manage a team of skilled Delivery Drivers, ensuring efficient and timely delivery to our customers. At LKQ UK and Ireland, we pride ourselves on speed and flexibility, with high same-day availability and multiple daily deliveries. This role is key to maintaining operational excellence across a busy and fast-paced delivery network. What we offer CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) IT Graduate
At ABP we aim to hire the brightest and the best. People who are aligned with our values and are passionate about our industry. We are committed to developing our people, whether it be upskilling our employees across a diverse range of skills through our onsite training programs or nurturing the next generation of leaders through our graduate program. No matter what stage of their career our people are at, we empower them to take ownership of their roles. ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies and is the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK. The company also operates substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D), and protein divisions. ABP and its affiliates employ over 14,000 people and have over 50 manufacturing plants operating across nine countries. For more information, visit www.abpfoodgroup.com . ABP Food Group is currently recruiting for the role of an IT Graduate. The successful candidate will be based in ABP Head Office, 14 Castle Street, Ardee, Co Louth. We have an opportunity for a bright Business Systems focused graduate to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to become deeply involved with implementing and supporting a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The graduate will work closely with the implementation team, engage in the roll out and support of the new ERP system and its edge applications. Key to this role will be a confident character, keen interest in learning, skill building, and ability to work on their own and with the business. Our goal is to provide you with the best tools, skills, experience and support, ensuring that you will become an effective and valued member of the team. As a Business Systems Graduate Trainee, you will receive practical on-the-job training and we will continue to work with you to develop the necessary skills and technical knowledge required to help you develop in your career. What you’ll be doing: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Senior Executive Librarian
The Role of the Senior Executive Librarian The post of Senior Executive Librarian is a professional post requiring a degree and postgraduate qualification in librarianship or degree in librarianship. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with drive and commitment to delivering quality public services and continual professional development who can demonstrate clear knowledge and understanding of: • Local authority services, its key stakeholders and relationships • Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate • National and international public library policy and strategy The ideal candidate will: • Have experience and skills in leadership and management ability • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Have experience in people management and team membership skills • Have experience in change management and project management skills • Have knowledge of current issues and the future direction of libraries and Local Government • Be committed to the public interest • Have satisfactory IT skills including knowledge and understanding of relevant technical ICT packages • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers’ licence and access to own car The ideal candidate will also demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they: • Have a commitment to modern and innovative library service delivery • Are able to work within, and where necessary lead multi-disciplined teams and have the ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance • Be capable of working without supervision and working on one’s own initiative • Have excellent experience in community and stakeholder engagement and be capable of working in partnership with other Louth County Council Sections and with outside agencies • Have relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level • Have a career record that demonstrates a high level of competence in the management of staff • Have a strong understanding of the professional role of the librarian and of 21st century library services • Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland • Understand the changing environment in which Louth County Council operates and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens • Have the experience of planning strategically to manage and implement initiatives to enhance library services, infrastructure and collections • Are motivated to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) • Have strong interpersonal, communications, networking and advocacy skills • Have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework • Have an ability to lead in the provision of excellent customer service • Have a good understanding of the role of digital technologies in the delivery of public library services • Have experience of engaging with and leveraging emerging technologies in library services and operations • Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace • Have a thorough knowledge of Local Government in Ireland or a demonstrable ability to quickly acquire same • Have the ability to deputise at a senior level Post of Senior Executive Librarian Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Essential Criteria 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, training, experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – a) Hold a degree (level eight on the National Framework of Qualifications) in the area of Library and Information Studies, b) Have satisfactory experience of library work including satisfactory experience at a management level. Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed. • Are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Assessment Procedure Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates: Particulars of Post Duties The Senior Executive Librarian is a senior management post within Louth Library Service. The job profile is likely to evolve as the service changes and develops to meet the changing needs of the public. The Senior Executive Librarian works closely with staff at all grade levels and reports directly to the County Librarian. The post requires a high level of professional library and management skills, which include strategic and operational roles. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: Strategic Role: • Working with the senior library management team to plan and deliver the local authority library development programme. • Contribute to forward planning, capital development and policy formulation. • Leading change across the library service to enable delivery of quality services to the public. • Participation in both national and local council committees for the development and implementation of new, innovative services. • Development of community engagement and roll out of strategic programmes for service development. • Development and management of effective marketing and public relations campaigns to deliver strategic targets. • Planning and oversight for Budgets, Procurement and ICT. Operational Role: • Branch library development, including collections, services and facilities. • Cultural programming and liaising with local authority, local community and key stakeholders. • Management of administrative functions, including HR, Finance, ICT and eServices. • Supervise and participate in the Performance Management Development System Library Team Plan development and roll out to branch network. • Management and good governance of library buildings, health and safety, child protection, data protection, risk management, sustainable development and business continuity in accordance with Council policies. • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. • Deputising for the County Librarian as requested. The duties shall be such as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to him/her in relation to the area of any other local authority. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. 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. The salary scale for the position of Senior Executive Librarian is: €59,417 - €77,243 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 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. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Location of Post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class A rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her 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 the candidate. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Louth County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Hours of Work The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for the position will be 30 days per annum. Louth County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Start Date The successful candidate will commence on direction from Directors of Service and/or Chief Executive. Should they fail to take up the appointment on direction, the council at its discretion may not appoint them.
Graduate Management Trainee
Overview We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands that includes household names such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With a $35 billion turnover and nearly 90,000 team members across 95 countries, we’ve grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. Join us, and as the TargetJobs Graduate Employer of the Year and a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we will offer you the freedom to explore your potential. And to progress forward on your own career path. Ready to make your move? After an initial virtual classroom-based orientation session, you’ll be assigned to a branch office for hands-on business training. Here you will learn valuable business skills from capable mentors who were once in your shoes. That’s because nearly all of our full-time employees started as a graduate in our Management Training Programme, including our current CEO. This allows everyone to learn our business from the ground up and to understand how they play a significant role in seeing it succeed. Our promote-from-within culture ensures that you’ll have a well-rounded training experience and learn skills in management, finance, operations, sales and customer service. As you progress, increasingly more opportunities will become available to you. You can choose, as most people do, to continue your rewarding ascent within our Rental Operations managerial track. Then - in as little as two years from joining as a graduate - you could become a Branch Manager in our retail network, in charge of your own team and your own profits. Or you can explore one of many other exciting options within Enterprise including Human Resources, Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing and more. What is certain is that we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be, and ensure every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Enterprise Mobility is also still family-owned – our CEO Chrissy Taylor is the third generation of the Taylor family to run the company. This allows us to look forward even more confidently to the future, providing the stability we need to pursue the long-term good for our business, our employees and our customers, even in these challenging times. Responsibilities As a Graduate Management Trainee, you are empowered to make business decisions that greatly affect your career as well as the bottom line. You’ll gain responsibility for developing new business and maintaining current relationships. You’ll be responsible for understanding cost control, reading your branch’s P&L statement and understanding what it takes to run a profitable business. You will also learn how to deliver exceptional customer service. We will teach you how to effectively communicate, influence, and interact with all types of customers, vendors, and colleagues. You’ll learn proper sales techniques, problem solving strategies and conflict management. Those skills will provide you with the opportunity to market to local business partners and build solid, long lasting relationships with key business decision makers. In your development to become a successful manager at Enterprise, you’ll learn how to mentor, train, develop, manage and promote staff of your own. In turn, we’ll reward your development with pay increases and opportunities for continued promotions. Qualifications CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Executive Planner
Essential Criteria 1. CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE Etc. Candidates shall: • Hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Planning; • Have at least five years satisfactory experience of planning; • Possess a high standard of technical training and experience; and • Possess a high standard of administrative experience. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on their application form. Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed. • Are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. • Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have a clean, current class B driving licence. Duties The duties of the post are to give to the local authority such appropriate management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by the local authority in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority. The holder of the post will, if required, deputise for an officer of a higher level. Executive Planner The Executive Planner will be responsible for implementing programmes of work in the Planning Department and for providing a multiplicity of planning and related services. Executive Planner positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas: • Development Management • Planning Enforcement • Economic Development • Forward Planning and Sustainable Development • Community Development. Duties Of The Post Include: • Assessment and making of recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local planning plans/policies, and in accordance with the appropriate legislation and guidelines as required • Conducting pre-application consultations and provision of planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and to the elected members in an efficient and flexible manner. • Preparation and implementation of the county development plan, local area plans, planning schemes and other planning related reports as required • Liaising and working with neighbouring planning authorities and other public authorities on all aspects of implementation • Carrying out survey work, research, analysis, drafting policies and proposals, preparing written statements and maps and other work as required on the agreed Forward Planning Work Programme, including but not limited to county and local plans, and other planning strategies and studies • Preparation of policy and reports as required on a wide variety of conservation related matters. • 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 • Building and maintaining co-operative working relationships and supervision of staff as required • Any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time • The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, 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 County Council The Ideal Candidate Should Have: • An ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including supervision of staff • Good planning, operational and project management skills • Good communication/presentation and interpersonal skills • Good knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire same, of local government functions, services and activities, particularly in relation to planning and development • Good working knowledge of planning legislation and the principals, practices and techniques of planning • A good working knowledge and understanding of planning • An ability to work under pressure and to think laterally, maintaining a solution orientated mind-set in dealing with a wide range of issues • Good report writing skills and strong IT skills • An ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines Any other duties as may be assigned to the officer from time to time by the local authority and may include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority, when required, and such duties as may be assigned to him/her in relation to the area of any other local authority. Particulars of Post Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. 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. The salary scale for the position of Executive Planner is: €59,067 - €82,108 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. 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. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of, and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her 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 the candidate. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Louth County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Hours of work The working hours at present provide for a five-day, thirty-five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for the position will be 30 days. Louth County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Start Date The successful candidate will commence on direction from Directors of Service and/or Chief Executive. Should they fail to take up the appointment on direction, the council at its discretion may not appoint them. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Craftworker Foreman
Essential Criteria 1. CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. 2. 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. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Hold an Advanced Craft Certificate (previously known as National Craft Certificate) (Level 6 on NFQ) in a recognised trade (e.g. Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber etc) or an equivalent qualification. b) Have a minimum of five years’ satisfactory experience, after completion of apprenticeship, as Craftsperson. c) Possess at least three years’ experience in supervising both skilled and unskilled employees. d) Possess a current Safe Pass Card and submit this along with your application form. e) Hold a current clean full Class B driving licence. f) Have good technical knowledge and be capable of working on their own initiative. g) It is required that Candidates be computer literate with a working knowledge of e-mail, word, excel etc. h) Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records. i) Be capable of reading drawings and having satisfactory knowledge of surveying and setting out of works. j) Be capable of organising work schedules and motivating staff in completing works efficiently and effectively. k) Have experience in dealing with the public. l) Have a reasonable knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans. The position is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on their application form. The Post of Craftworker Foreman The Craftworker Foreman shall arrange under the direction of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work. The duties of the post shall include: 1. Supervise and manage staff as required including signing off timesheets for operatives under his/her direct control. 2. To ensure that the operatives under his/her direct control are following safe work practices and that personal protective equipment is being worn. 3. To record and report on employee’s overtime, and take appropriate action as directed. 4. To supervise and/or liaise with Community Employment Schemes, or any equivalent scheme, operated by Louth County Council. 5. Plan, prioritise, organise and schedule workloads. 6. To supervise the street cleaning and maintenance of public areas including litter control and waste bin management. 7. To inspect the public areas, including signs and street furniture, in his/her area, and to take all necessary steps for keeping them in good repair, subject to the general direction of the relevant supervisor. 8. To record and report on all incidents/accidents involving employees and/or third parties in his/her area of charge. To co-operate with all investigations, and to give evidence in court when required. 9. Keep such records and submit such reports in relation to the work under his/her control as required. 10. To advise the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative of anticipated shortages of materials and tools and use correct ordering procedures. 11. To report any plant deficiencies to the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative as soon as they occur. 12. To bring any observable deterioration in material quality to the immediate attention of the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative. 13. To sign delivery dockets and daily plant sheets. 14. To participate, as required, in the evaluation and appraisal by the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, of operatives under his/her direct control. 15. To prepare, as required, data necessary to enable the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, to work out daily or weekly costings, or other necessary analysis of expenditure in relation to work done. 16. To be available during emergencies to respond to requests for assistance outside of normal working hours. 17. To act, if directed, as an Authorised Officer of the Council under the Litter Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Management Acts, and other relevant Acts. 18. To assist and liaise with other Departments on works and emergencies. 19. To keep the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, advised on all matters that may be of importance and/or of interest to Louth County Council, including unsound structures, interference with road drainage, damage to road surface, overgrown hedges and illegal signs. 20. To report immediately the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work or service in his/her charge and to carry out the direction consequent on such reports. 21. To participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing quality of service and customer satisfaction. 22. To co-operate with, and contribute to, operational review. 23. To co-operate with, and contribute to, value for money initiatives. 24. To co-operate with, and contribute to, any initiatives aimed at increasing safety in the workplace. 25. To deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and to keep the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, informed of such dealings. 26. The holder to the post will be required to avail of modern communications such as two-way car radio and/or mobile phone, as directed. 27. To use as directed, and upon receipt of appropriate training, Information Technology equipment including digital cameras, personal computers, GPS equipment and hand held technologies. 28. To accept the introduction of all new plant, equipment and machinery, and to be flexible in the use of same. 29. To co-operate with, and participate in, new work systems that involve the keeping and updating of work/materials/plant records in either book or electronic format. 30. To co-operate, liaise with and supervise, when directed, work carried out by private contractors and sub-contractors employed by Louth County Council. 31. To manage local responses to emergency events under the direction of the relevant supervisor such as flooding, adverse weather events, oil spills or any other such emergency event that may occur and to be available during emergencies outside of normal working hours. 32. To participate in training provided by Louth County Council, and to facilitate the training of employees under his/her direct control. 33. Holders of the post may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment. 34. To carry out any other instructions which may be given by the relevant supervisor, or his/her appointed representative, from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive. Persons employed will be required to work in any location in the Louth County Council Administrative area. Duties will be performed in accordance with quality initiatives and standards. You shall perform such duties appropriate to your grade as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any Council for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. The work will be carried out in accordance with established work practices or as negotiated from time to time. Person appointed will be required to report to work location at the location notified to him/her by the supervisor. Employees must attend at all training courses deemed necessary by their employer for their area of work, and exercise the skills and knowledge learnt when required to do so. The person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care, in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times in compliance with Louth County Council’s Health & Safety Management System. Working in a safe manner, in full compliance with the relevant safety legislation and construction regulations, will be the primary responsibility of all Foremen. Particulars of Post Wages Wages shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. 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. Wages shall be at Local Government Foreman (Craft) scale €1,013.68 - €1,069.52 gross per week. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her 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 the candidate. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof. Hours of work You will be required to work a 39 hour week at such specific times as will be notified by the Council from time to time. Starting and finishing times will be as notified to you by your Supervisor. All hours worked will be subject to the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for the position will be 25 days per annum (pro rata for the fixed term). Louth County Council’s leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Optometrist
Salary: Competitive salary on offer depending on experience plus lucrative bonus scheme Working hours: Full or part-time working patterns considered. Alternate full weekends off Experience level: You must be a CORU registered Optometrist Specsavers in Dundalk are looking for a qualified Optometrist to join the team. Our experienced team use the very latest clinical technology which allows them to improve patient outcomes. At Specsavers in Dundalk, we have a clear-sighted vision to transform eye health in our community. As our next Optometrist you will have the opportunity to provide a first-class experience to every one of our patients. What's on offer? Our Optometrists are an integral part of our store management team, so we are keen to get you up to speed outside the test room too. With ILM courses, Pre-Reg supervision and the Specsavers Partnership scheme (Pathway) all available to explore. Along with your clinical expertise – this will stand you in good stead if you choose to become a store director yourself one day. What we are looking for Alongside being a qualified and CORU registered Optometrist, we are searching for someone who shares our store’s ethos. Someone who wants to grow, develop, and offer exceptional customer care along the way. We want a practitioner who prides themselves on their clinical judgment, that is not afraid of a hands-on approach and who is keen to get involved and build rapport with the rest of the team. In summary, we are looking for a skilled resident Optometrist to join us, be part of the team and assist in driving our practice forward. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Administrative Officer
The Role of the Administrative Officer The Administrative Officer is responsible for the management of one or more sections within the Council. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sections(s) and is a major contributor to the strategic policy making decisions of the Council. He/she will represent the Council on sub-committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in his/her respective section(s) at Council meetings. Their duties include: Management of staff: • Making decisions in relation to service delivery on a daily basis • Representing the Council at a variety of meetings • Preparation of reports for Council and other stakeholders • Budget preparation and management of same • Policy formulation • Attending Court as a witness for the Council as required The ideal candidate shall: • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Have experience of budget preparation and management • Require people management skills • Have satisfactory IT skills • Demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the local government environment including services, policies, legislation and issues • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers’ licence and access to own car Post of Administrative Officer (Open Competition) Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Essential Criteria 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, training, experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms - (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or (ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and (iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panel A & C) (v) (a) be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they; • agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed; • are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Particulars of Post Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate officer such services of an executive, supervisory or advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties shall include but are not limited to: • Providing high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policy of a section. • Management of Staff. • Representing the Council at a variety of meetings. • Budget preparation and management of same. • Attending inter-departmental meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section. • Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate. • Policy formation • Attending court as a witness for the Council as required. • Working on inter-departmental teams concerned with introducing organisational change. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. 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. The salary scale for the position of Administrative Officer is: €59,417 - €77,243 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 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. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her 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 the candidate. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. 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