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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: Excellent communication skills Numerical skill Customer focused A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment,ability to multi-task under pressure No previous experience necessary as training will be provided Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative 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
Staff Nurse
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2024 . Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Nurse to join our team in Silverpine House in Bray, Co. Wicklow. Contract Type: Permanent Post. Contract Hours: Full Time Post, 37.5 hours per week. Salary Scale: €34,492 - €50,362 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2025 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days pro rata per annum and proportionately less for less than 12 months service. Overview of the Post: To work as part of a dedicated and innovative team in a 5 bed community based house providing respite and holiday breaks for children with physical disabilities, within a quality framework. The post holder will be responsible for providing excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence-based nursing care. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list of duties. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including: · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: 16/06/2025 Interview date for successful candidates: 20/06/2025 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Local Authority Graduate Planner
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being What do I need to do to apply? To apply, we suggest you do the following 1) Check you have the necessary qualifications for the Graduate Planner post 2) Select the 2 regions and the local authorities within these regions you would like to apply to work 3) If not an EU/EEA or UK citizen check that you have a valid visa stamp that allows you to take up employment or an employment permit to work in Ireland 5) Fill in the online form The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices. Regions and City & County Councils in those regions Dublin Region Dublin City Council Leinster Region • Kildare County Council • Carlow County Council • Wicklow County Council • Laois County Council • Louth County Council Eastern Region • Cavan County Council • Kilkenny County Council • Offaly County Council • Wexford County Council • Monaghan County Council • Longford County Council • Westmeath County Council Southern Region • Limerick City & County Council • Cork City Council • Tipperary County Council • Waterford City and County Council • Kerry County Council Western Region • Donegal County Council • Galway City Council • Mayo County Council • Clare County Council • Leitrim County Council • Galway County Council • Roscommon County Council • Sligo County Council
Energy Officer
Character Candidates shall be of good character. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Experience, Etc. Candidates shall: (a) hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering; (b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience; (c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience; and (d) possess a high standard of administrative experience. Essential Skills and Experience Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at interview that he/she has/is: o Energy Awareness Campaigns o SPC o Climate Action o Green Team o Council Meetings Probation: Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his discretion extend such period; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Salary: €59,067 – €82,108 per annum includes 2nd LSI in accordance with Circular letter EL 03/2025. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services, which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale. Location: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Hours of Work: The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week Monday to Friday, which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for within attendance hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A flexi system is also in operation. Health: For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. Travel: When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification 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. Garda Vetting: Candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting. Appointment(s) will be considered having regard to receipt of satisfactory Garda Vetting, particularly to determine suitability to work with children/vulnerable adults. Retirement: There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Persons who are NOT new entrants to the Public Service as defined in the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004 are subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. With effect from 1st January 2013, persons who are pensionable under the terms of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will have a minimum retirement age of 66 years initially rising in line with the State Pension age changes. Members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Superannuation: Persons who become pensionable public servants on or after 1st January 2013 will become members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and, as such, will be required to pay contributions of 3% of pensionable remuneration and 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). Persons who become pensionable officers 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 the 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). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration.
Community Funding Lead (Grade VII)
CONTEXT LAWPRO is leading a ‘new approach’ to water management in Ireland that involves coordination and close cooperation between local authorities, WFD implementing bodies and stakeholders for the development and implementation of national River Basin Management Plans. The overall aim of this approach is to protect and restore good water quality in Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries, groundwater, and coastal waters through integrated catchment management. Achieving that aim will require active involvement of local authorities and other public bodies, water users and local communities. Implementation of the River Basin Management Plan is co-ordinated on a regional basis by the five water and environment management committees, comprising representatives of each local authority in the Region and the EPA. This structure drives collaboration and integration, both within local authorities, between local authorities and externally with other public agencies. The shared service’s approach to delivery includes all stakeholders through a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency structure. This shared service arrangement takes account of the need to deliver maximum benefit with limited resource availability. LAWPRO ensures that its resources are utilised locally to implement the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018 – 2021 and, the 2022 – 2027 Plan (Water Action Plan 2024). The strategic role of the Programme is: 2.1.1 To promote knowledge sharing and coordination in implementing the Water Action Plan 2024 and Programme of Measures (POMs) by local authorities, other public authorities, sectoral interests, and community groups. 2.1.2 To co-ordinate/undertake statutorily required public consultation in the development of the National RBMP and POMs and a public awareness campaign in water resources management. 2.1.3 To deliver on the actions assigned to them in the Water Action Plan 2.1.4 To seek consistency of Water Action Plan implementation across agencies through the operation of the WFD Regional Committees. 2.1.5 To assist the Minister and the EPA and work collaboratively with local authorities in the development of RBMPs and POMs. 2.1.6 To mobilise and support engagement of voluntary and community groups in protecting our natural waters. 2.1.7 To foster linkages with industry and agricultural sectors. 2.1.8 To develop linkages with local sectoral representative organisations, such as Catchment Partnerships, Rural Development Companies, Rivers Trusts, Tidy Towns Groups, business and industry sectors including Chambers of Commerce, farming organisations, sports clubs and volunteering sectors, angling and outdoor recreational user groups, etc. 2.2 RECRUITMENT DETAILS As part of the team structure of The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO), it is intended to immediately recruit one [1] position of Community Funding Lead (Administrative Officer – Grade VII). A panel will be formed from which any subsequent Community Funding Lead (Grade VII) fixed term positions may be filled, including posts that may arise in any of the LAWPRO locations. Current LAWPRO Regional Office Locations: • Head Office: Ballingarrane, Clonmel Co. Tipperary • Border Region: Donegal Town, Co. Donegal or Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan • Midlands and East Region: Dublin 8 or Tullamore, Co. Offaly • South-East Region: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary or Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny • South-West Region: Croom, Co. Limerick or Inniscarra, Co. Cork • Western Region: Galway (Liosbán Estate) or Castlebar, Co. Mayo A Fixed Term Contract of Employment will be issued by the relevant employing Local Authority (LA) (Tipperary or Kilkenny County Council) and it is envisaged that contract will terminate on or before the 22nd December 2027. A review of LAWPRO is currently being undertaken by the County and City Management Association (CCMA) on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to inform the appropriate level of resources required to meet Water Framework Directive objectives into the future. Public consultation on the timetable and work programme for Ireland’s fourth cycle Water Action Plan 2028 – 2033 has commenced. Should current permanent/full-time Local Authority staff be successful and accept a post in this competition, appropriate secondment arrangements will be put in place. JOB REQUIREMENTS 2.3 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum eligibility requirements are the minimum requirements required for the Community Funding Lead position and are set out by LAWPRO in consultation with Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council Human Resources Departments and the Water Policy Unit of the DHLGH as they are not determined centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: PLEASE NOTE FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. ALSO, FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). 2.3.1 Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2.3.2 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. 2.3.3 Education, Experience etc. Candidate shall: (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 NFQ Level 6 Qualification OR (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, OR (iv)a professional qualification in a Community Development related discipline, AND (v) have at least 5 years satisfactory experience in community development, and funding schemes. TRANSPORT & DRIVING LICENCE It is essential the candidate has their own transport and a full Irish driving licence free from endorsements. 2.4 DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS A good knowledge of local government functions, policy, services and activities or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge. The ideal candidate shall: 2.4.1 The ability to work closely with senior management and their teams to devise, design and implement funding aspects of LAWPRO’s Strategic Plan; 2.4.2 Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and engage effectively with, and influence, stakeholders at all levels; 2.4.3 Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and an ability to work in a changing environment; 2.4.4 Ability to think strategically and create a positive working relationship with colleagues and external stakeholders; to work in multidisciplinary teams and to network effectively; 2.4.5 Have strong leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills; 2.4.6 Have an excellent knowledge and awareness of health & safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; and 2.4.7 Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local and regional government. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense. 2.5 CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident. 3.0 JOB DESCRIPTION 3.1 ROLE Reporting to a Regional Coordinator, the LAWPRO Funding Lead (Grade VII) will lead on the devising, coordination and oversight of LAWPRO’s community funding schemes. This will include capacity building of staff and working collaboratively with LAWPRO’s external partners and stakeholders, including community and voluntary organisations focussed on water quality projects and initiatives. The funding lead will be responsible for developing LAWPRO strategic funding relationships. The Community Funding Lead will also be an active member of LAWPRO’s Communities Team, working collaboratively with LAWPRO’s Catchment Science and Administration Teams and with other agencies, as required. Tasks associated with this role include: 3.1.1 Advise on the development of LAWPRO’s work programmes, its community funding schemes, and identification of new funding opportunities. 3.1.2 Leading the internal Funding Working Group to develop and implement LAWPRO funding schemes with agreement of the Senior Management Team. 3.1.3 Adherence to good governance through coordination of internal and external evaluation processes, ensuring rigorous, impartial procedures to assess applications. 3.1.4 Timely fund drawdown and delivery of projects, ensuring value for money, and compliance with applicable government circulars and local authority policies and procedures. 3.1.5 Preparation of funding reports for LAWPRO Senior Management Team, annual reports, Oversight Committee, Tipperary County Council Internal Auditor, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and other relevant bodies, as required. 3.1.6 Assessing the impact of funding schemes in terms of water quality outcomes. 3.1.7 Coordination and administration of funding schemes offered by LAWPRO to ensure the effective rollout and operation of schemes that are compliant with good governance and practices. 3.1.8 Reviewing and revising funding guidelines and providing analytical reports in relation to funding schemes. 3.1.9 Development of relationships and synergies with other public funding bodies in the climate action and biodiversity areas, such as Inland Fisheries Ireland, National Parks and Wildlife Services, Heritage Council, Local Authorities, Government Departments, etc. 3.1.10 Development of a LAWPRO Funding Strategy to secure sources of funding to support the delivery of actions under the Water Action Plan and foster strategic funding partnerships with relevant partners. 3.1.11 Identify and promote new funding sources such as EU Interreg and the private sector Corporate Social Responsibility Funds and recommend ways for LAWPRO and communities to access these funds to protect and restore water quality. 3.1.12 Develop links with LEADER companies to promote water related projects under theme 3 of the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 – Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. 3.1.13 Research opportunities under national funding calls, such as the Just Transition Fund, Climate Action Fund, Nature Restoration Fund, Shared Island, to support the delivery of actions under the Water Action Plan. 3.1.14 Identify and disseminate information on any other water related funding opportunities for community organisations, local authorities and other relevant agencies. 3.1.15 Represent LAWPRO at events and carry out other multi-functional operations as required by the Director of Services. 3.1.16 Any other duties relevant to the role which may be identified from time to time. The LAWPRO Funding Lead will be employed by Kilkenny County Council or appointed by secondment arrangement where appropriate. 4.0 PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 4.1 SALARY The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils any fees or other monies (other than 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. In accordance with EL02/2011 persons who are not serving Local Authority employees must be placed on the minimum of the scale. Where a person being appointed is a serving Local Authority employee normal starting pay rules will apply. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with government policy. The current salary scale for the position is €59,417 minimum of the scale to €77,243 maximum of the scale inclusive of LSIs. 4.2 SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION 4.2.1 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. It applies to all first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as former public servants returning to the public sector after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your contributions will be made up of 3% of your gross pensionable remuneration and 3.5% of your net pensionable remuneration (your gross pensionable remuneration less twice the value of the Contributory State Pension). Your normal retirement age under this scheme is the same age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension. The minimum age for receipt of this pension is age 66. There is a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. 4.2.2 Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment after 6th April 1995 and prior to 1st January 2013: Persons who became pensionable employees after 6th April 1995 and prior to1st of January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the LocalGovernment (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998. Contributions are payable at the rate of 1.5% of your basic salary, 3.5% of basic salary less twice two times the value of the Contributory State Pension and a further 1.5% is payable for spouse and children’s contributions (*non-officer grades pay a co-ordinated contribution: ‘Non-New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 6th of April 1995 and prior to 1st April 2004) have a minimum retirement age of 60 and a compulsory retirement age of 70. ‘New Entrants’ (those who became pensionable after 1st April 2004 and prior to 1st January 2013) have minimum retirement age of 65 with no compulsory retirement age. 4.2.3 Persons who commenced in Public Service Employment before 6th April 1995: Their minimum retirement age is 60 and they have a compulsory retirement age of 70 as per Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Circular Letter CL/2/2019. Contributions are 5% of basic salary and 1.5% of basic salary toward Widow’s & Orphan’s or Spouse & Children’s Scheme. 4.3 PENSION ABATEMENT If the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service or in the Public Service please note that the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 (Section 52) includes a provision which extends abatement of pension for all Civil and Public Servants who are re-employed where a Public Service Pension is in payment. This provision to apply abatement across the wider public service came into effect on 1 November 2012. This may have pension implications for any person appointed to this position that is currently in receipt of a Civil or Public Service pension or has a preserved Civil or Public Service pension which will come into payment during his/her employment in this position. 4.4 PENSION ACRUAL A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one pre-existing public service pension scheme (i.e. non-Single Scheme) as per the 2012 Act shall apply. This 40-year limit is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. 4.5 PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: 4.5.1 There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation; 4.5.2 Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; 4.5.3 Such persons shall cease to hold such employment at end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. 4.6 PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE/ EXAMINATION For the purposes of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful applicant, before he/she is appointed, to complete a pre-employment questionnaire which will be examined by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. In some circumstances an in-person medical examination may have to be arranged. In the event the applicant does not take up the post following the pre-employment medical, he/she will reimburse Kilkenny County Council the cost of the medical questionnaire/ examination, as per a previously signed understanding. 4.7 HOURS OF WORK The hours of work are 35 hours per week including, part of the work schedule that is required outside of normal office hours. The salary being paid for the post is in respect of all 35 hours worked. 4.8 ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 4.9 TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement and disqualification 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. It is Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils’ policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils on their personal insurance policy 2) Note business class on their personal policy 3) It is the obligation of the driver/owner to ensure that the vehicle is fit to be on the public road. When applicable for specific roles, travelling 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 any other relevant documents. 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. 4.10 LOCATION The holder of the office shall be based in one of LAWPRO’s offices located across the country and reside within a reasonable distance thereof. The holder shall be required to attend meetings, training and events at various locations across the country as part of the national programme.
Senior Training Officer
Position Description The Senior Training Officer - Plant Operations, will work as part of the GT Power Academy team and play a crucial role in plant operations training material design, maintenance, and delivery of power plant operations related training services to the Generation business. This role requires operational knowledge and experience of power plant systems and machinery to train our current and future plant operators. The role will involve delivering training that follows our externally accredited training program and conduct assessments on students for both theory, student on the job assignments and student practical demonstrations. The Senior Training Officer - Plant Operations will possess the capability and competence to deliver plant operations training in a formal classroom setting and on the field. This role will ensure the business has suitably trained operators developing the correct current and future capability required for operating our conventional thermal and combustion turbine assets. This position will work as part of the GT Power Academy team and work with other trainers, training providers and support functions. Key Responsibilities Salary €57,900 to €68,150 per annum CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Regional Education Officers
Water Safety Ireland is seeking 3 dedicated and enthusiastic Regional Education Officers to join our education team. As a Regional Education Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our water safety and drowning prevention programmes. Your responsibilities will include conducting educational sessions and workshops in early learning centres, schools, colleges, corporate entities and other various public and private organisations within your designated region and online. Occasionally, you may be required to deliver sessions outside of your region if needed. Additionally, you will be expected to host online sessions as required, ensuring a broad and impactful engagement. Your primary mission will be to ensure that our programmes are effectively delivered, remain relevant, and achieve significant impact, in alignment with Water Safety Ireland’s national goals of reducing drownings and enhancing community safety. You will report directly to the Education Manager, contributing to the overall success of our educational initiatives. Blended: This role is primarily remote with a significant amount of travel involved, including some outside of your designated region, and a requirement to attend meetings in the office for induction and training and work-related matters. Training will be in the office for the first week, and then as required. There are 3 positions available, each based in different regions: Region 1: A Central/Midland’s focus encompassing the counties of Cavan, Monaghan, Longford, Offaly, Laois, Westmeath, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, and Louth. Region 2: A West/Southwest focus encompassing the counties of Limerick, Kerry, Cork, Waterford, and Wexford. Region 3: A Greater Dublin focus encompassing Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Kildare. Principal Duties Reporting to the Education Manager, the Regional Education Officer will play a key role in WSI’s education initiatives. This is a full-time fixed term contract appointment. The Regional Education Officer will undertake the following functions: • Assist in developing, coordinating, and delivering WSI Education Programmes, workshops, and camps for schools, colleges, private and public organisations, aquatic facilities, and WSI Water Safety Area Committees and any other stakeholders who may want to avail of our programmes whether in-person or online. • Assist in managing the administration of various programmes. • Assist in developing and managing e-learning courses to ensure accessible water safety training for all. • Respond to education queries professionally and promptly, ensuring all relevant stakeholder replies are included. • Support the upkeep and enhancement of Water Safety Ireland’s data collection systems. • Deliver educational sessions for new members. • Offer follow-up support to educators, pupils, and aquatic facilities to sustain and develop their programmes. • Maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as Water Safety Area Committees (WSAC), Local Authority Water Safety Development Officers, Lifesaving Training Centres, Outdoor Adventure Centres, An Garda Síochána, Scouting Ireland, the National Maritime College, Education Centres, Teacher Education Centres, and other relevant partners. • Support and attend relevant national conferences, exhibitions, and ceremonies. • Present at relevant conferences, exhibitions, and ceremonies if required. • Provide administrative support for educational projects from various WSI commissions. • Assist in promoting Early Years, Primary and Post Primary Water Safety. • Assist in drafting reports and updates for WSI Management, Board, and relevant Councils as required. • Attend training as needed, which may be on-site or at alternate locations, in traditional or online formats, and may occur during normal working hours or evenings or weekends. • Other duties assigned are based on the needs of the organisation. Qualifications and Experience a. Essential Requirements · Strong background coaching/instruction/training. · Strong knowledge/background/passion in water safety. · Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills. · Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively within a team setting. · Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). · Full clean Irish driving licence. This role involves working with children, so successful Garda vetting is required. b. Desirable Requirements · Capable of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with effective prioritization and escalation. · Water Activity and/or Safety Certification · Skilled in developing and maintaining trusting, proactive relationships with all stakeholder groups. · Proficient in Irish Language · Deeply committed to the vision and values of WSI. Please also refer to the Clerical Officer Competencies in Appendix 1 of this booklet TRAINING WSI will cover the costs for relevant additional training and professional development as considered appropriate by management. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility a. Eligible Candidates must be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA (European Economic Area) consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU (European Union) and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or v. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State because of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or vi. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Candidates who are not citizens of the aforementioned countries must have the necessary permissions to work in Ireland Principal Conditions of Service a. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.= PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) Scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). CLERICAL OFFICER - PPC Weekly rate of €590.21 €623.23 €631.62 €647.99 €672.15 €696.26 €720.35 €737.91 €757.82 €780.93 €797.18 €820.07 €842.79 €878.27 €906.13¹ €918.93² A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Other pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with the current Government Policy. Successful candidates will agree to repay any overpayment of salary, allowances, or expenses in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances, and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members/Former Staff Members/Pensioners. b. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Clerical Officer is 22 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the Civil or Public Service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. c. Hours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours net per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties, subject to the limits set in the working time regulations. Should additional hours be required, time in lieu procedures will apply. d. Place of Work The Education Officer is a remote role with substantial travel involved. A company vehicle will be provided. Water Safety Ireland’s head office is currently located on the Long Walk, Galway City. The office will be your designated place of work from time to time,to meet the needs of the organisation and the head office itself could relocate during the contract to facilitate business needs. When absent from home and office on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil or Public Service regulations. e. Company Vehicle and Travel As part of our commitment to supporting Regional Education Officers, a company vehicle will be provided for work-related use. This benefit may be subject to Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) taxation unless the general exemption criteria are met. Travel expenses incurred during official duties will be reimbursed in accordance with the Public Service travel and subsistence policy. f. Tenure and Position The position of Clerical Officer – Regional Education Officer is a full-time role being offered initially on a 3-year fixed term. The provisions of the Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 – 2007 will not apply to the termination of the contract consisting only of the expiry of the fixed term. The first year will serve as a probationary period, during which the appointee’s performance and suitability for the role will be formally assessed. If, during this time, it becomes evident that the role is not a good fit, the contract may be concluded early. Upon successful completion of this probation period, the appointee will continue under the terms of the remaining contract. At the end of the three-year term, and subject to satisfactory performance, the role may be extended or transitioned to one of indefinite duration. The probationary contract will be for a period of 12 months; this is included and not additional to the specified purpose contract. Notwithstanding this paragraph and the paragraph immediately following below, this will not preclude an extension of the probationary contract in appropriate circumstances. During the period of your probationary contract, your performance will be subject to review by your supervisor(s) to determine whether you: (i) Have performed in a satisfactory manner, (ii) Have been satisfactory in general conduct, and (iii) Are suitable from the point of view of health with regard to sick leave. g. Suspension of Probation WSI may suspend the probationary period and, as a result, extend the term of the probationary contract in the following circumstances: i. the probationary period will be suspended if the officer is on Maternity or Adoptive leave, ii. the probationary period may, at the discretion of the Department, be suspended where the employee is absent on any other form of statutory or non-statutory leave. Where WSI’s ability to assess the officer and/or the officer’s ability to demonstrate their suitability for permanent appointment is compromised by the officer’s absence on leave, the contract period will be extended by the period of leave taken. h. Duties The appointee will be required to perform any duties appropriate to their grade which may be assigned to them. They may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. i. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Officers who will be paying Class A rate of PRSI will be required to sign a mandate authorising the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to pay any benefits due under the Social Welfare Acts directly to the employing Department or Organisation. Payment during illness will be subject to the officer making the necessary claims for social insurance benefit to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection within the required time limits. j. Superannuation and Retirement The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the WSI depending on the status of the successful appointee: In general, an appointee who has never worked in the Public Service will be offered appointment based on membership of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (“Single Scheme”). Full details of the Scheme are at www.singlepensionscheme.gov.ie . Where the appointee has worked in a pensionable (non-Single Scheme terms) public service job in the 26 weeks prior to appointment or is currently on a career break or special leave with/without pay, different terms may apply. The pension entitlement of such appointees will be established in the context of their public service employment history. Key provisions attached to membership of the Single Scheme are as follows: (a) Pensionable Age: The minimum age at which pension is currently payable is 66 (this is under review and will rise in line with changes in State Pension age). (b) Retirement Age: Scheme members must retire on reaching the age of 70. (c) Career average earnings are used to calculate benefits (a pension and lump sum amount accrue each year and are uprated each year by reference to CPI). (d) Post retirement pension increases are linked to CPI. (e) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the parent organisation’s pension scheme and the pensionable remuneration will be based on their substantive grade i.e., the grade at which the individual is employed in their parent organisation. (f) An individual who was a member of a “preexisting public service pension scheme” as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will have standard public service pension terms reflecting new entrant or nonnew entrant status for the purposes of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. k. Pension Abatement If the appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during their re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil or Public Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER), the Department of Health Circular 7/2010 VER/VRS or the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular letter LG(P) 06/2013, any of which renders a person ineligible for the competition) the entitlement to that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements may, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. l. Ill Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill health their 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. Applicants will be required to attend an appointed medical professional to assess their ability to provide regular and effective service taking account of the condition which qualified them for IHR. Appointment post ill health retirement from Civil Service If successful in their application through the competition, the applicant should be aware of the following: If deemed fit to provide regular and effective service and assigned to a post, their civil service ill health pension ceases. If the applicant subsequently fails to complete probation or decides to leave their assigned post, there can be no reversion to the civil service IHR status, nor reinstatement of the civil service IHRpension, that existed prior to the application nor is there an entitlement to same. i. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Appointment post Ill health retirement from public service: ii. Where an individual has retired from a public service body their ill-health pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement under that scheme. iii. If an applicant is successful, on appointment the applicant will be required to declare whether they are in receipt of a public service pension (ill-health or otherwise) and their public service pension may be subject to abatement. iv. The applicant will become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (SPSPS) upon appointment if they have had a break in pensionable public/civil service of more than 26 weeks. Please note more detailed information in relation to pension implications for those in receipt of a civil or public service ill-health pension is available upon request.
Local Authority Graduate Planner Recruitment
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
Graduate Planner Programme 2025
A recruitment drive is aiming to attract graduate planners into Ireland's county and city councils. The local government initiative aims to attract graduates exiting degree or masters courses in Ireland and internationally. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape the future development of cities, towns and villages over the coming decades. A total of 43 new posts are now available in 26 of the 31 county and city councils nationwide, offering a starting salary of almost €39,000, 24 days' annual leave, and a structured career allowing graduates to progress to professional planning. The initiative is part of the Government's ministerial action plan on planning resources, which sets out a roadmap to increase the pool of planning expertise in local authorities. The 2025 Graduate Planner recruitment campaign is now open. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of the 26 city or county councils participating in this recruitment campaign. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities. What they’re looking for: Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. They are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, aswell as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns Which Local Authorities will I be able to apply for? All 31 City or County Councils will be seeking to employer a Graduate Planner in 2025. Details of where each of the vacant Graduate Planner posts will be will be detailed in the online application process. Will I receive training whilst in employment? We want to make sure you realise your full potential. An integral part of the programme is investment in learning and development opportunities through a specific graduate development programme. So, as well as getting a wide range of on-the-job experience that will allow you to build knowledge, competencies and skills, you will be provided with a development programme designed to hone your skills and prepare you for a successful career in planning. You will receive training in planning fundamentals tailored specifically to the requirements of local authority planners and participate in workshops that cover all aspects of urban planning and development. You will also benefit from a comprehensive mentoring programme, where experienced planners will guide and support you throughout your journey, developing your professional skills. Eligibility Criteria: To apply, you will need a minimum Honours Degree in Planning (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications or higher). If you are a final year student in a level 8 honours degree in Planning course and due to complete your studies this year you will be able to apply but you will be required to provide proof of having achieved a honours degree before employment can commence. Non-EU/EEA Applicants: If you are a non-EU/EEA Citizen interested in applying, you will need a valid employment permit for the length of your contract or a valid visa stamp that allows you to start employment while applying for an employment permit. You will be required to personally apply for and pay the costs of getting an Employment Permit. Your work permit must allow you to work full time for your prospective employer.
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