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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Craft butchery course is desirable Numerical skills Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers HACCP training is beneficial but not essential. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis Merchandise and present department to the highest standard Implement planograms correctly Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard Manage waste and shrink in the department Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Healthcare Assistant
Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant! No prior experience? No problem! We provide accredited QQI training alongside ongoing development opportunities to help you thrive in this rewarding role. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals who require assistance with daily tasks, personal care, and maintaining their independence. Why Choose us? Excellent pay rates: Earn from €15.35 - €21.35 Bank Holiday: Double paid on Bank Holidays Weekend Rate: Saturday & Sunday Rate Flexible Scheduling: Flexible working hours Sign On Bonus: Receive a €200 bonus (paid after 3 months) Refer a Friend: Earn €200 for successful referrals QQI Courses: QQI enrolment and support* Employee Recognition rewards Career progression & education opportunities Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing package Local business benefits Qualifications & Experience: Experience: 1 year of paid home care experience AND/OR: QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve this Drivers licence: Hold a full driving licence with access to a car. Communication Skills: Good standard of English - both spoken and written Flexibility: Must be available to work alternative weekends ABOUT US At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job – we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team. Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.
Grade VII - ICT Infrastructure Administrator
Details of Service The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: • Child Protection and Welfare • Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services • Alternative Care • Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption • Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) • Children’s Service Regulation • Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie About Tusla ICT Tusla ICT provide the innovation, systems and support to assist the Agency in delivering its services for children and families as well as achieving its business and strategic objectives. Tusla has one of the largest ICT networks in the Irish Public Service, with approximately 6,000 users and 300 office/centre locations. The ICT directorate are responsible for delivering the following functions: ICT Networks, Server and Storage Management; Cyber Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery; 0365 and Cloud Management; Application Development; Digital Transformation and Support; Data and Information Management; ICT Service Delivery; ICT Business Support, Governance and ICT Programme Management. Purpose of Role The ICT Server Administrator will work as part of the ICT Infrastructure team to develop and maintain Tusla’s ICT Server and Storage environments. Reporting Relationship The successful applicant will report to the ICT Infrastructure Manager or other relevant manager. Duties and Responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities The role requires an experienced server administrator with strong technical skillset in Windows Server, Active Directory, Storage and related server environment management technologies. Servers • Develop and Administer Tusla’s windows server environment. This includes the deployment of servers, upgrade of servers, daily checks, preventative and reactive maintenance, OS updates. • Develop and Administer Tusla’s VMware environment. This includes guest deployment, daily checks and resource pool administration. • Develop and Administer Tusla’s Physical server environment. This includes the deployment of servers, upgrade of servers, daily checks, preventative and reactive maintenance, and system updates. • Support ongoing server monitoring and handling of alerts. This includes use of monitoring tools such as Solarwinds, CloudIQ, EcoStructure, Qualys, Sophos etc. Storage • Develop and Administer Tusla’s storage environment. This includes daily checks, LUN provisioning, and coordinating updates. • Support ongoing monitoring and handling of alerts. Backup and Replication • Develop and Administer Tusla’s backup systems (Commvault). This includes daily checks, adding and removing servers. • Support ongoing monitoring and handling of alerts. • Liaising with third-party partner on issues and upgrades, etc. General • Support Level 2/3 infrastructure troubleshooting. • Work as part of project teams in assisting with the delivery of various ICT infrastructure initiatives. • Communication with vendors regarding the support of systems. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and implement best practices. • Administer Tusla’s Active Directory infrastructure including Group Policy management. • Administer server and client patch management. • Administer network and security environments. • Vulnerability Management (Detect and Remediate). • Support the infrastructure team with general administrative tasks as needed. • Interacting with users/staff/vendors around installations & support issues. • Contribute to the documentation of processes and procedures. • Aid in testing and documentation of same for new technology rollouts. • Develop and Maintain Daily Auditable Checks and run books. • Other infrastructure duties as required. Relationship Management and Collaboration • Work as part of the infrastructure team in developing and maintaining a technical environment that is secure, highly available and fit for use. • Work in collaboration with the ICT Service Delivery team and the other ICT Teams as required to support data related tier 3 support, incident management and problem management issues. • Work with external vendors and other ICT Staff in delivering infrastructure related initiatives. Resource Management • If applicable, to train, supervise, and evaluate staff in their respective roles on the infrastructure team. • If applicable, ensuring that the appropriate performance management frameworks are implemented for any assigned staff. Health & Safety • Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. • Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. • To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. 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 him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and / or Experience Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: • Have a third level qualification in ICT, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline. • Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in administering ICT infrastructure environments. • Excellent technical skills and experience in Microsoft Windows Server and VMWare ESXI. • Excellent Knowledge and experience of managing SANs and Backup Systems. • The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Other Requirements of the Role • The post holder will require a current driving licence and access to appropriate transport as the post will involve travel. • Have awareness of children and young people’s participatory practice. Tenure The current vacancy available is permanent and whole time. The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration will be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage for each individual post. The purpose of this campaign is to fill immediate urgent vacancies and it is expected that panel placements will cease if expressions are not received within the appropriate processes. Appointment as an employee of the Child & Family Agency is governed by the Child and Family Agency Act, 2013 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004. Remuneration The Salary scale for the whole time equivalent of this post is: 01/08/2025: €60,013, €61,479, €63,192, €64,911, €66,636, €68,176, €69,745, €71,272, €72,788, €75,397, €78,015 LSIs LSIs (Long Service Increments) are represented by emboldened figures. 1st LSI is paid after 3 years on the max, the 2nd LSI after 3 years on LSI1, and the 3rd LSI after 3 years on the 2nd LSI (where applicable). The appointee shall commence on the first point of the salary scale. Incremental credit may be given on appointment for certain types of relevant experience - more information available in Appendix 5. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if the appointee is currently a serving civil or public servant. Working Week The standard working week applying to the whole time equivalent of this post is: 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the whole time equivalent of this post is 30 days per annum. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with Tusla. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Probation A probation period of 39 weeks, or proportion of same for fixed term /specified purpose contracts, where applicable shall apply from the commencement of employment, during which the contract may be terminated by either party in accordance with this contract. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of management by a further 9 weeks or proportion of same for fixed term/specified purpose contracts, where applicable. Confirmation of appointment as a permanent member of staff is subject to the successful completion of the probationary period, for permanent contracts. Where you have already completed a probationary period with the Child and Family Agency, Health Service Executive, Local Authority, and there is no break in service, no period of probation applies. Responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017) The safety and welfare of children and young people is a key priority for Tusla – Child and Family Agency. All employees of Tusla are required to be vigilant to any concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and to bring them to the attention of the Tusla Designated Person in a timely manner, in keeping with the Tusla – Child and Family Agency Child Protection policies. National Standards for Children and Family Services Employees must have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards ( https://www.hiqa.ie/areas-we-work/childrens-services ) and / or the Adoption Authority of Ireland Standards as they apply to the role. All Employees must be aware of their responsibilities under Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017). Ethics in Public Office 1995 and 2001 Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale NOTE THIS SECTION REFERS TO POSTS AT €79,847 PLUS Positions remunerated at or above the minimum point of the Grade VIII salary scale are designated positions under Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995. Any person appointed to a designated position must comply with the requirements of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 as outlined below. A) In accordance with Section 18 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995, a person holding such a post is required to prepare and furnish an annual statement of any interests which could materially influence the performance of the official functions of the post. This annual statement of interest should be submitted to the Chief Executive not later than 31st January in the following year. B) In addition to the annual statement, a person holding such a post is required, whenever they are performing a function as an employee of Tusla and have actual knowledge, or a connected person, has a material interest in a matter to which the function relates, provide at the time a statement of the facts of that interest. A person holding such post should provide such statement to the Chief Executive. The function in question cannot be performed unless there are compelling reasons to do so and, if this is the case, those compelling reasons must be stated in writing and must be provided to the Chief Executive. C) A person holding such a post is required under the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 to act in accordance with any guidelines or advice published or given by the Standards in Public Office Commission. Guidelines for public servants on compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Public Office Acts 1995 and 2001 are available on the Standards Commission’s website http://www.sipo.gov.ie/ Appendix 1 (i) EEA Nationals EEA nationals who do not require work permits / visas / authorizations are nationals of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. (ii) Non-European Economic Area Applicants Who Reside Within the State In order that we can process your application it will be necessary for you to submit the following scanned documentation:
Dog Warden
JOB DESCRIPTION Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on a panel from which temporary (1 year) vacancies for the position of Dog Warden with Offaly County Council shall be filled. The Dog Warden shall give priority at all times to the welfare of the dogs in their care and so a satisfactory knowledge and/or experience in animal husbandry is essential. The successful candidate will require excellent customer service skills as engagement with the public will be a feature of the position. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication and report writing skills and will be required to be a witness on behalf of Offaly County Council in courts of competent jurisdiction. The position of Dog Warden will require flexibility and will include a mix of administration and manual duties. The successful candidate will require the ability to work across different sections of Offaly County Council and develop close cooperation with local stakeholders and; a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the City and County Management Acts, is Chief Executive; and b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate Director of Services or any other officer designated by him/her, such services as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties. The holder of the post will perform duties as may be assigned from time to time, on a county-wide remit, to ensure the Offaly County Council complies with all statutory obligations and regulations. They shall work in close liaison with An Garda Siochana, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, other local authorities, and registered animal welfare charities, and shall direct and co-operate with such organisation(s). For the above reasons, but not limited to the above, they shall take all reasonable steps to ensure flexibility and that they can be contacted by the above, when required, through agreed protocols and procedures. The Dog Warden will receive, and investigate fully, complaints relating to breaches of various legislation and bye-laws that are applicable to the role. The Dog Warden will produce verbal and written reports on their investigations. All evidence will be treated in the strictest confidence. The warden will arrange, issue, and serve any necessary statutory notices. Where a particular course of action is determined the warden will be expected to follow that course of action to completion. The Dog Warden will make contemporaneous notes on their investigations. The Dog Warden will be required to deliver evidence in a relevant court as required. Duties & Responsibilities The duties of the post of the Dog Warden include, but are not limited to: · Issue of Fixed Penalty Notices under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 (as amended); · Seize dogs under the Control of Dogs Act, 1986, (as amended) and the Animal Health and Welfare, 2013 Act (as amended), when necessary; · Assist An Garda Siochana in their duties with regard to managing dogs defined as dangerous breeds; · Assist An Garda Siochana with Dog Control during their planned operations · Prepare the necessary reports and attend court as necessary to present evidence on behalf of Offaly County Council in prosecution of animal welfare case, non-compliance with animal control requirements cases, or Dog Breeding Establishment cases as required; · Investigate complaints from the public and the Gardai in relation to dogs; · Remove or arrange for removal of animal carcases from public places including beaches; · Work in close co-operation with Gardai in relation to matters pertaining to control of other animals in public places; · To keep record of times on duty each week; · Record each attendance at the pound/ kennels; · Maintain a record of any payments received and submit same to the Council; · Investigate complaints in relation to stray and unlicenced animals; · Carrying out Dog Licence Inspection Patrols; · Investigate cases of unburied animal carcasses under the Control of Dogs Act; · Investigate complaints regarding stray horses and enforce the Control of Horses legislation (including outside of normal hours if necessary); · To attend such training courses as and when required; · Driving the Council’s collection vehicle and taking care of routine maintenance, for example- daily walk around checks, daily SSWP water level, oil level, battery level and ensuring the vehicle is serviced regularly, cleaning the vehicle both internally and externally on a weekly basis; · Perform duties in accordance with the Council’s Health and Safety policies including operating in accordance with the relevant Risk Assessments and SSWP · To perform all duties associated with the implementation of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 and amendments and regulations thereafter · To perform all duties associated with the implementation of the Control of Dogs (XL Bully) Regulations 2024 (as amended); · To perform all duties associated with the implementation of the Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013 (as amended); · To perform all duties associated with the implementation of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010 (as amended); · Subject to direction, when requested, issue media publicity on the welfare of dogs and assist in the implementation of relevant educational programmes; · Abide by the Council's financial procedure as instructed; · Regular co-operation and good working relationships with personnel from animal shelter facilities, animal welfare organisations and other parties; · Regular visible patrols of public areas and open spaces to proactively monitor compliance with animal control legislation; · Attendance at planned community events and participation in promotional activities to increase general public awareness of Animal Welfare & Control Services · The Dog Warden shall be available for emergencies which may arise outside normal working hours; · The Council may, from time to time, assign such duties as may be considered necessary to properly discharge the Council’s responsibility under relevant Acts, Bye Laws. Competencies for the Post 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: Decision Making · Organising, planning, and prioritising workloads · Acting on own initiative when required · Demonstrating good judgement · Understanding the central issue of a problem and arriving at the best solution Interpersonal Communications · Delivering a message in a clear and coherent fashion · Ability to keep calm under pressure · Portraying a positive customer service ethos at all times · Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing at all times Team Work · Positively contributing to teams and workgroups · Ability to listen and take instructions · Flexibility and willingness to embrace change Personal Effectiveness · Resilience and Personal Well-Being · Understanding of the role being applied for including knowledge of the key legislation relevant to the duties · Loyalty to the organisation · Personal Motivation and Initiative QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education, Training, Experience etc. Each candidate must have a good standard of general education and a good working knowledge of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986/1992 and The Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010/2016 and the constraints contained therein. And Each candidate must be able to demonstrate a proficiency in dealing with the effective control of animals through certified training. Candidates must possess the following: · Delivering front line customer services · Dealing with difficult customers · Administration and report writing · Working under pressure and managing conflict · Meeting compliance requirements and deadlines · Awareness of key health, safety and welfare at work legislation 2. Citizenship Candidates for any of the above panels 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. 3. Driving Licence: The Holder of the Post of shall hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement/disqualification. When required to do so, holders of office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. 4. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 5. Health Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. * Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Particulars of Office 1. The Post: The post is temporary, whole-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. 2. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €834.90 - €901.81 per week 3. Duties: The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him/her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. The post holder may be required to work outside his/her normal job description from time to time. 4. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. 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. 5. Reporting Arrangements: You will report directly to the Head of Environment, Offaly County Council or to other such person as may be determined from time to time. 6. Working Hours : The current working hours provide for 39 hours per week and involves working late nights/weekends and rosters. You may be requested in certain circumstances to work overtime and time off in lieu will be applicable. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. 7. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 25 days inclusive of Good Friday. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended) 8. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 9. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 : New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5%, of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (ie. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Childrens Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. 10. Retirement: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 65 years. 11. Travel: When required to do so, holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Offaly County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Offaly County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 12. Recruitment & Selection Process: Shortlisting: Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies to the position. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Offaly County Council may decide that a number only will be invited to same. In this respect, Offaly County Council provide for the employment of a short listing process to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position based on the specific competencies identified in the job description. An expert board will examine the application forms against a pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form. On occasion a shortlisting interview may take place.
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Quantity Surveying Graduate Development Programme 2026
Are you looking for a career as a Quantity Surveyor or related professional in the energy sector? Do you have, or are you about to get, a degree in Quantity Surveying? If you do, why not join ESB, Ireland’s foremost energy company, where we are driven to make a difference, to achieving Net Zero by 2040! With over 1000 engineers and related professionals, ESB is dedicated to investing in engineering related expertise and developing critical skills to support Ireland’s future growth and development. We see investing in our people, the current and future drivers of our organisation, as a central pillar of our strategy. Our Technical Graduates’ Programme, known as our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, is aimed at STEM professionals with less than two years post-graduation experience. The objective of our Programme is to launch you on a track to career success. You will grow professionally, develop key skills, and actively contribute to ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy. The programme has a wide variety of opportunities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Mechanical/Energy Engineering Graduate Development Programme 2026
Are you looking for a career as an engineering or related professional in the energy sector? Do you have, or are you about to get, a degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering? If you do, why not join ESB, Ireland’s foremost energy company, where we are driven to make a difference, to achieving Net Zero by 2040! With over 1000 engineers and related professionals, ESB is dedicated to investing in engineering related expertise and developing critical skills to support Ireland’s future growth and development. We see investing in our people, the current and future drivers of our organisation, as a central pillar of our strategy. Our Technical Graduates’ Programme, known as our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, is aimed at STEM professionals with less than two years post-graduation experience. The objective of our Programme is to launch you on a track to career success. You will grow professionally, develop key skills, and actively contribute to ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy. The programme has a wide variety of opportunities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Electrical/Telecoms Engineering Graduate Development Programme 2026
Are you looking for a career as an engineering or related professional in the energy sector? Do you have, or are you about to get, a degree in Electrical/Telecoms Engineering? If you do, why not join ESB, Ireland’s foremost energy company, where we are driven to make a difference, to achieving Net Zero by 2040! With over 1000 engineers and related professionals, ESB is dedicated to investing in engineering related expertise and developing critical skills to support Ireland’s future growth and development. We see investing in our people, the current and future drivers of our organisation, as a central pillar of our strategy. Our Technical Graduates’ Programme, known as our Early Career Technical Talent Programme, is aimed at STEM professionals with less than two years post-graduation experience. The objective of our Programme is to launch you on a track to career success. You will grow professionally, develop key skills, and actively contribute to ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 strategy. The programme has a wide variety of opportunities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
General Operatives Band 3 (Rural)
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for positions in the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the OPW’s East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division. OPW Areas of Responsibility • The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. • As the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland, the OPW is responsible for the maintenance of schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Coast Protection Act 1963; and the construction of flood relief schemes under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Planning Acts in partnership with the relevant Local Authorities. East Region Drainage Maintenance and Construction • Operations within the East Region Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division are carried out using the “Direct Managed Works Model” consisting of a large direct labour workforce, supplemented as necessary by private sector suppliers and sub-contractors. • This is an Open OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. • Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the General Operative Band 3 (Rural) Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction position, and who meet the essential eligibility requirements, should submit a completed and signed application form. • The selection process may include a short-listing process, based on the information supplied on the application form, which will determine those to be invited to competitive interview. • The competitive interview process will be used by OPW to select the candidate that is deemed suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed, and may be used to fill certain sanctioned fixed term or permanent positions that may arise in East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division. • Placement on the panels does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. • In the event that an offer of an appointment is made, it will be made in the order of merit of those on the relevant panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area(s) in which the position would be based. • Appointments to approved positions of employment are made as and when considered appropriate by OPW management and will be subject to the candidate meeting the health and requirements for the position and achieving the required standard on a practical driving assessment. • Internal panels take precedence for appointment over open competitions. • Five separate panels will be formed for the various positions, in order of merit on each panel as determined by the Interview Board. General Operative Band 3 (Rural) - Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Construction Service positions • A. Arterial Drainage Maintenance positions managed by the Ardee Depot Area, in Counties Monaghan, Louth, Cavan, Meath, Dublin. • B. Arterial Drainage Maintenance positions managed through the Newtown (Trim) Depot Area in Counties Meath, Westmeath, Louth, Cavan, Kildare, Offaly. • C. Arterial Drainage Maintenance positions managed through the Mullingar Depot Area in Counties Westmeath, Longford, Cavan, Meath, Offaly, Laois. • D. Arterial Drainage Maintenance positions managed through the Castlebridge Depot Area in Counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny. • E. Flood Relief Construction positions, which may be assigned to any locations in the East Region in Counties Louth, Cavan, Meath, Dublin, Westmeath, Kildare, Offaly, Laois, and Longford. Some examples of currently planned work locations are: • The Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme, Athlone, Co.Westmeath • The Morell River Flood Management Scheme, Straffan, Co.Kildare • The River Dodder Flood Alleviation Scheme (Phase 3), Clonskeagh, Co.Dublin • The River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme, Kimmage, Co.Dublin • The Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme, Rathfarnham, Co.Dublin • The Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme, Conaslee, Co. Laois • The Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme, Mountmellick, Co. Laois • The Portarlington Flood Relief Scheme, Portarlongton, Co. Laois The following process will apply in relation to offers: • Candidates may indicate preferences for positions in either Arterial Drainage Maintenance or in Construction Services. • Candidates may refuse any offers of Fixed Term or Permanent positions for A, B, C, or D in Arterial Drainage Maintenance or E in Construction Services only once and one form of contract, whether Fixed Term or Permanent only once each. • If a candidate refuses either of the above options, no further offer will be made for that specific form of contract in a specific location within either Arterial Drainage Maintenance or Construction Services. • Candidate will however remain on other panels for which they have indicated a preference for the duration of the panel(s). • All offers are made in order of merit on reserve panels following a competitive interview process. Example: • Candidate Z indicates a preference for (1) Arterial Drainage Maintenance in Mullingar Depot area, (2) Arterial Drainage Maintenance in Newtown Depot area, and (3) Flood Relief Construction. • Candidate Z is offered a Fixed Term post in Arterial Drainage Maintenance in the area managed through the Mullingar Depot. • Candidate Z refuses this post, so he/she will not be offered a Fixed Term post in Arterial Drainage Maintenance in the area managed through the Mullingar Depot again. • Candidate Z will remain on the panel to be offered permanent post in Arterial Drainage Maintenance in the area managed through the Mullingar Depot. • Candidate Z will also remain on the panel for either fixed term or permanent post in Arterial Drainage Maintenance in the area managed through the Newtown Depot, and either fixed term or permanent post in Flood Relief Construction in geographic locations covered by the East Region. • If Candidate Z turns down each job offer in turn, he/she will slowly reduce their options and eventually not be offered Arterial Drainage Maintenance or Construction Service contracts of Fixed Term or Permanent, based in any of the selected geographic locations. Essential Eligibility Criteria: (at the closing date) • A current full, clean and current manual driving licence, category B & W;1,2 • Note: * (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible. • Note: * (2) From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence, it is no longer valid to drive here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. • It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie • Current Safe Pass card;* • Note: ** Where a current Safe Pass card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted. • Experience in Maintenance and/or Construction industry. • Failure to supply copies of requested documentary evidence, as detailed above, with your application will deem your application invalid and will therefore be disqualified. (Do not forward original documents with application form). • Original documents will be required if you are invited to interview. Salary: • €662.68 - €806.92 per week • The successful candidate will be paid at the appropriate point of the pay scale. • Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of an officer’s choice. • Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied to the Office of Public Works. • Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. • Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. Additional Payments • Various subsistence/allowances are paid where appropriate. • Where applicable, overtime of time and a half or double time is payable for any hours worked in excess of 39 hours a week. Benefits • Competitive pay with yearly increments for satisfactory performance. • Public Sector pension. • Up to 25 days of annual leave. • Access to well-being programmes to support a healthy work-life balance. • Opportunity to avail of the ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme, and the tax saver public transport pass. • Opportunity to join the Public Service Credit Union. • Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme. • Facility to apply for career breaks. • Learning and development opportunities. • Opportunities for promotion through internal and open competitions. Leave Arrangements • Full paid maternity leave. • Parental leave. • Paternity leave. • Parents leave. • Adoptive leave. • Paid force majeure. • Paid bereavement leave. • Carers leave. • Paid study and exam leave. Annual Leave and Public Holidays • Annual Leave is granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. • Currently the maximum allowance is 25 days per annum. • Annual leave allowance for staff working less than full-time is calculated on a pro-rata basis to that of a full-time equivalent. • Good Friday is a fixed day of annual leave. • Public Holidays will be granted in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 (Rural) - (Arterial Drainage Maintenance or Construction Service Division) • Concrete works; shuttering; concreting; steel-fixing; block work. • Ground works including duct work, pipe work, hand-digging etc. • Plant operation, as appropriate to training received. • Manual spraying operations, as appropriate to training received. • Scaffolding, as appropriate to training received. • Assist with structure inspections. • Work on the construction and repair of bridges and other structures. • Work on channel maintenance operations and undertake all associated tasks i.e. remove silt and debris, fence, cut back foliage etc. • Assist with embankment inspections. • General maintenance of depots and installations. • Operation of plant/equipment, including chainsaws and pole saws. • Driving vehicles. • Maintain quality records (ISO) and communications, as required. The General Operative is required to: • Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service. • Contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment. • Remain calm while working under pressure when effectively dealing with incidents. • Make sound judgements in emergency situations. • Work on own initiative in accordance with manager/supervisor instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team. • Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management and the public. • Apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an effective work presence. • Carry out all work in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with the directions of the Engineer/Foreman, with regard to self, colleagues and the public through understanding, observance and application of Health and Safety requirements. • Successfully undertake training as and when required. • Be physically capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position. • Carry out other duties/works deemed by management as reasonable and appropriate to the grade and to the position. • Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology e.g. tablets, smart phones, vehicle tracking, electronic information circulation incl. location reporting. Special working conditions apply: • Manual handling and lifting of awkward / heavy loads. • Mechanical lifting of awkward / heavy loads. • Environmental awareness. • Working at heights and in confined spaces. • Working in inclement weather conditions. • Management of traffic and assisting with plant mobilisation to and from sites. • Dealing sensitively with members of the public/property owners. • Hazards – sharps, chemicals, traffic, wildlife, uneven/soft ground, disorderly members of the public. • Working in or near water. • Working in large urban areas. • Working in isolated rural areas. • Working adjacent to overhead electric power lines and other utility infrastructure. • Appointees will be required to report directly to work, as directed by management, to any location in the areas under the responsibility of the assigned OPW Depot under which the position is being offered. Contacts with: • Staff of the Office of Public Works. • Local Authorities, semi-state and other service/utility providers. • Members of the public. • External contractors and suppliers. • Land/property owners. Reporting Relationship • The General Operative Band 3 (Rural) (Arterial Drainage Maintenance or Construction Service Division), will be assigned a location/function by the relevant Head of Section (Engineer Grade 1) and will report to the Engineer Grade 2 and any other person to whom authority has been assigned or delegated. • This job description is intended as a general guide to the range of duties and it is neither definitive nor restrictive. 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. • (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK). • (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons. • (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa. • Note: 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. 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 reemployment 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 noneligibility). 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). Age • On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age: • the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18. • the appointee will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Outside Employment • The position is whole time and the officer may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business, which would interfere or conflict with the performance of official duties. • Clarification must be sought from line management where any doubt arises. • If, following appointment, the appointee is or intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment, the appointee is obliged to inform OPW HR Management (Operational) Division of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement • For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment.
Supply Chain& Customer Care Graduate Programme
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