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The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the appointment to the position of seasonal General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at the Athenry National Monuments District. The position will be based at Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare. The position, is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (full-time) rostered 5 days over 7. (Monday to Sunday) and appointments will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. Continuation in employment in the position, following the end of the Probation Period, will be dependent upon the appointee fully meeting the requirements of the positions during the Probation Period. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. This is an OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied on the Application Form, will be used by OPW to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. The competitive interview process, will be used by OPW to select the candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed to fill any future sanctioned positions that may arise in Athenry National Monuments District. Any existing reserve panels will take precedence until they are either expired or exhausted. Appointment to the position will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and meeting requirements for satisfactory health and vetting. Placement on the panel 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 panel regardless of the length of contract period offered and the specific area 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 OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting. In the event that the candidate does not satisfactorily meet the OPW’s requirements with regard to health, references and Garda vetting, the candidate will receive no further consideration under the competition and will not proceed to appointment. OPW Areas of Responsibility The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. The OPW’s Heritage Services has responsibility for the protection, care and maintenance of 780 heritage sites, nationwide, including national monuments, historical parks, gardens and buildings. Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements: 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; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa; 1. Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants 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 appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the OPW, or be inconsistent with their official positions, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the OPW HR Management (Operational) Section 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. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard, the appointee will be asked to complete a health self-declaration statement. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form, which will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Persons selected for appointment under this competition may receive offers of appointment, the commencement and continuation of which would be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting of the proposed appointees. Pay The General Operative Band 3 (Rural) weekly pay scale for the position, as and from 1st March 2025 is as follows: €656.12 - €798.93 per week
Customer Assistant
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. Customer obsessed, high energy and love learning every day? If that sounds like you, earn €450+ per week as a Customer Assistant on our standard 30 hour contract.You’ll work across different shift times, on varied tasks and with different colleagues.What does a normal day* as a Customer Assistant look like? (*there’s no such thing as ‘normal’ in retail but we’ve tried our best!)As a Customer Assistant you are required to sell alcohol, therefore you must be 18 or over to work in our store. Shift Patterns: • Morning shift: Starting at 5am or 6am with your team, you’ll be getting our award-winning products fully stocked on the shop floor and our delicious bakery products ready for our customers to enjoy by opening time so they can Go Full Lidl! • Middle shift: Starting mid-morning or early afternoon, you’ll make sure our stores are spotlessly clean, well presented and our products remain fresh, all while helping customers with queries on the shop floor and working on tills to minimise till queues• Late shift: From your start time in the afternoon, you’ll make sure our customers experience is top class by serving them with a smile while on the tills, restocking missing items and getting the store ready for the next day What you'll do • Interacting with the customer in a pleasant, friendly and helpful manner• Ensuring stock loss controls are followed in all areas of the store • Maintaining store and external cleanliness and hygiene standards• Following freshness and rotation principles• Ensuring all waste is managed correctly• Assisting in the stock count process What you'll need • A can-do attitude and excellent customer service skills• The willingness to go the extra mile for our customers• To be responsible and reliable• To enjoy working in a fast-paced, varied environment• A good team player• Preferably, previous experience in a customer facing role but this is not essential provided you have the right attitude What you'll receive We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl Year 1 • Basic Rate €15.10• €18.88 (Unsocial Hours) • €22.65 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.20 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €15.70 • €19.63 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.55 (Overtime/Sundays) • €31.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.40 • €20.50 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.60 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.40 • €21.75 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €34.80 (Bank Holiday) Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Executive Architectural Conservation Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer is responsible for managing elements of the Planning Department and providing a range of services to Local Authorities. The Architectural Conservation Officer is required to play a central role in protecting, promoting, and harnessing the potential of the architectural heritage and archaeology of the County, implementing Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) through providing advice on architectural and archaeological heritage matters relating to planning applications and plans and strategies. Reporting to the assigned line manager, the Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area within the conservation or related function. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives. The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will be required to work closely with elected Councillors to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial. KEY SERVICE AREAS Executive Architectural Conservation Officer positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas within the Local Authority: • Development Management • Planning Enforcement • Economic Development • Forward Planning and Sustainable Development • Community Development, Heritage & Town Renewal ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE FOR THE ROLE The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following: ▪ Have a satisfactory knowledge of Clare’s history and of its historic building typologies and spaces; ▪ Have a good working knowledge and understanding of architectural conservation and of its role in the planning and development process; ▪ Have experience of participating in managing and leading multi-disciplinary and cross functional teams and have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage, and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under their control; ▪ Have a track record of delivering results; ▪ Understand Local Authority services and structures in Ireland, particularly as they relate to the conservation function, or have the ability to quickly acquire same; ▪ Be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co-operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups; ▪ Be experienced in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking customer feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation; ▪ Be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic conservation processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same; ▪ Have excellent interpersonal, and communication skills; ▪ Have good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation, the implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace; ▪ Have experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money; ▪ Have experience in providing information on the pattern of demand and activity and the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work; ▪ Have good general ICT skills; ▪ Have a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising; ▪ Be prepared to undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. DUTIES The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require. The duties will include but will not be limited to the following: • To advise Clare County Council in relation to the architectural heritage and conservation provisions and requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Planning and Development Regulations and any subsequent National and European legislation. • To contribute to the development of a conservation policy for inclusion in the Councils’ Plans and to promote and implement such policies. • To identify, evaluate and provide advice on structures, groups of structures, areas and other features of architectural heritage of historical, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical significance, with a view to making recommendations regarding their inclusion in/exclusion from a Record of Protected Structures and on development objectives. • To provide advice to owners and occupiers of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures on good practice in the conservation of such structures, on the availability of assistance, including financial assistance, for such conservation. • To assess and make recommendations on Section 57 Declarations and Section 59 Notices in accordance with statutory requirements – including the recording on the GIS and RPS filing system. • To monitor the state of repair of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures, and if necessary, make recommendations on the need if any, for the planning authority to take enforcement action in such cases. • To report and advise on planning applications where conservation and/or architectural issues arise. • To assist with and provide advice concerning the scheme of grants for the conservation of protected structures, including assessing the condition of buildings and the suitability of works, prioritising applications, recommending appropriate conditions, and inspecting works in progress and on completion. • To consult with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, State Agencies, Voluntary Bodies and European Organisations on matters of architectural conservation. • To maintain a database of drawings and photographs relating to protected structures, groups of structures and areas, and other features of architectural heritage significance. • To advise on Local Authority Developments where conservation issues arise. • To prepare and give evidence in court and at oral hearings where issues of conservation are involved. • To advise on the sources of funds for conservation and related works and to oversee and manage heritage grant applications. • To lead, motivate and engage staff to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans. • To effectively manage performance of staff under their remit. • To comply with all requirements of PMDS operated in Clare County Council. • To ensure staff are trained and operate within the relevant skill sets. • To communicate effectively whether verbally or in written communications with all stakeholders. • To effectively and efficiently manage budgets and ensure value for money at all times. • To be familiar with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, to promote a positive safety culture to include carrying out risk assessments, safety inspections, and investigation of any accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses. • Any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST OF EXECUTIVE ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION OFFICER 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 and/or interview processes will be based primarily on the information provided by candidates in the application form: MANAGEMENT AND CHANGE • Displays the ability to think and act strategically from a conservation and planning perspective. • Demonstrates experience and detailed knowledge of the practical application of Irish Planning legislation and key relevant European Directives, including associated procedures. • Knowledge of historical, emerging, and topical planning trends and issues in Ireland. • Clear understanding, awareness, and experience of practical reality of maintenance, preservation and promotion of Architectural Heritage including Protected Structures. • Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation and develops and maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships with all stakeholders, in particular Government Departments and Elected Members. DELIVERING RESULTS • Makes timely informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations. • Contributes to the development of operational plans and to the development of specific team plans. • Ensures compliance with council and external agency procedures and protocols. • Displays the ability to manage complex projects within legal, fiduciary, and Architectural conservation requirements. PERFORMANCE THROUGH PEOPLE • Leads, motivates, and engages employees to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans. • Demonstrates ability to effectively manage performance, including conflict resolution. • Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills and record keeping. • Demonstrates the ability and experience of promoting awareness, interest, pride and understanding in architectural and archaeological heritage. PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS • Is self-motivated and maintains a positive constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role. • Manages time and workload effectively with particular reference to statutory obligations and timeframes. • Demonstrates the required specialist technical knowledge, understanding and training for the role. • Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement; is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes. • Behaves in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner and is transparent, fair, and consistent in dealing with others. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 1. Character Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) hold a recognised qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications developed by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 in a technical discipline related to the built environment including but not limited to architecture, structural engineering, building surveying or spatial planning OR a qualification at NFQ Level 8 in which the historic built environment was a major subject including but not limited to archaeology, history of art or architectural conservation OR a postgraduate qualification at NFQ Levels 9 or 10 in which the historic built environment was a major subject, (b) After attaining the qualification referred to at (a) above, have five years’ satisfactory experience relevant to the post (or four years for registered architects), (c) Have a satisfactory knowledge of architectural heritage, design and conservation, strategic planning and urban design, and the legal framework governing architectural conservation and planning, (d) possess a high standard of technical training and experience appropriate to the nature of the work undertaken, including administrative experience, and have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation. Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. *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. 4. Age Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 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 in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. PARTICULARS OF POST 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. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €59,067 - €61,217 - €63,366 - €65,520- €67,672 - €69,823 - €71,976 - €74,116 - €76,280 - €78,425, - €80,897 (1st LSI) - €82,108 (2nd LSI) (June 2025) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
