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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 €460+ 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 €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (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.
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 €460+ 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 €15.40• €19.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €23.10 (Overtime/Sundays) • €30.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 2 • Basic Rate €16.20 • €20.25 (Unsocial Hours) • €24.30 (Overtime/Sundays) • €32.40 (Bank Holiday) Year 3 • Basic Rate €16.90 • €21.13 (Unsocial Hours) • €25.35 (Overtime/Sundays) • €33.80 (Bank Holiday) Year 4 • Basic Rate €17.90 • €22.38 (Unsocial Hours) • €26.85 (Overtime/Sundays) • €35.80 (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.
Senior Psychologist
Senior Psychologist Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, across all our Dublin locations. CDNT Balbriggan; CDNT Clondalkin; CDNT Clontarf; and CDNT Swords. Based in CRC Lead Agency Children’s Disability Network Team. The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team. During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements: It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, grade code 367Y (€99,488 - €116,942). Please apply through the 'Apply Now' button. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join. Informal enquires to hr@crc.ie, please specify the CDNT team you are enquiring about. A panel will be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_applicant_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE approval. We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Staff Psychologist
Staff Grade Psychologist Full time, Permanent – 35 hours per week and Part-time roles Based in CRC Lead Agency Children’s Disability Network Teams The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) will be providing intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention . Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team. We currently have vacancies on our CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams, across all our Dublin locations. CDNT Balbriggan; CDNT Clondalkin; CDNT Clontarf and CDNT Swords. During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices. The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements: · A University Degree or Diploma obtained with first or second class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject. · A recognised postgraduate qualification in Clinical or Educational Psychology · One year’s post-qualification experience working with children with disabilities · Experience of completing standardised cognitive assessment with children. · Excellent report writing skills · Excellent communication, initiative and time management skills · Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role Desirable requirements: · Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder · Experience of working with children with physical disabilities · Experience of working with children with intellectual disabilities · Experience completing Assessment of Need · Full driver’s license and access to car It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Psychologist (€62,596 - €107,162). Please apply through the ' Apply Now' button. Please specify the CDNT team/s you wish to join. Informal enquires to hr@crc.ie, please specify the CDNT team you are enquiring about. A panel may be created from this campaign from which current and future permanent, specified purpose, whole-time and part-time posts for CRC Children’s Disability Services will be filled. Data Protection: Please refer to crc_job_application_privacy_notice.pdf to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle. This role is subject to HSE Approval. We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications. #CR
Occupational Therapist Senior Grade
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 2025 . 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 Occupational Therapist - Senior Gradeto join our team in CDNT 7 Tymon CHO7. Contract Type: 35 hours per week Contract Hours: Permanent full-time Salary Scale: €62,072 -€73,477 per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations Annual Leave Entitlement : 33 days pro rata per annum Overview of the Post: Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Occupational Therapy services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Overview of Duties & Responsibilities: Please see Job Description for full list The successful candidate will have Essential Criteria: i. Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ) And ii. Have three years full time (or an aggregrate of three years) post qualification clinical experience And iii. Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office And iv. Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued Annual Registration i. On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU And ii. Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the Enable Ireland · Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience of working with children with a range of disabilities / developmental delay and their families. · Experience in conducting Assessment of Need. · Experience of working with children aged 0 – 18 years and their families. · Relevant current experience prescribing and monitoring equipment based on children’s’ needs · Full driving Licence with access to own transport · Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the state. Desirable Criteria: · Relevant post graduate training specific to 0 – 18 years, such as Sensory Integration, Assistive Technology, Upper Limb Management of Tone, Splinting, Feeding, Postural Management, etc · Relevant training and experience in the assessment and intervention of children with autism. · Experience of supervising basic grade occupational therapists and/or students. · 2 or more years working in paediatric services with children with a variety of disabilities and/or complex needs · Experience in conducting Assessment of Needs assessments. 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: Thursday 30th April, 2026 @ 12pm 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
Director Of Governance, Strategy & Project Management
We are seeking a Director of Governance, Strategy & Project Management to join the Executive Management Team and transform the lives of people with disabilities across Avista. Director of Governance, Strategy & Project Management Avista is a progressive organisation, within the disability sector which provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite support to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin ,Limerick, North Tipperary and Offaly .The organisation is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families, in a person centered, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos, underpinned by quality, best practice and research. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust compliance, effective decision-making, and the successful execution of strategic projects that enhance the quality and impact of our services. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, the Director of Governance, Strategy and Project Management will champion innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Location: St. Vincent’s Centre (Dublin) Contract: Permanent Full-Time (35 Hours Per Week) Salary: General Manager €86,604 - €107,727 Salary dependent on relevant public sector experience. Ref: 96399 Essential · A Degree (Level 8) in a relevant professional or health management discipline is essential. · Significant experience at senior management level. · A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working in a comparable organisation. · Proven leadership and management qualities. · A background in disability is essential · Individuals with experience in a relevant not-for-profit, public sector or healthcare setting will also be of particular interest. *Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioral competencies of the Avista competency framework. Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Lorraine Macken, CEO Email: lorraine.macken@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 24th April 2026 Interviews scheduled for 8th May 2026 “A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Clinical Nurse Manager
Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) Raheny (Northside Residential) Permanent St. Michael's House Services is a community-based organisation committed to providing a quality person-centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. We are dedicated to supporting individuals to enjoy experiences, opportunities, and lifestyles like their peers through individualised, inclusive supports. A vacancy exists for a full-time permanent Clinical Nurse Manager 2 in Raheny (Northside Residential) Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. This role requires a strong ability to lead a team, to problem solve, and to work on one’s own initiative. Essential Criteria: Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the revised consolidated HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 Scale. Closing Date for Applications: 30th April 2026 To Apply: 1. A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience. 2. A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of the position of Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) with St. Michael’s House. Informal Enquiries:n Maria Deaton (Service Manager) at Maria.Deaton@smh.ie and Joanne Anderson (ADON) at Joanne.Anderson@smh.ie Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House Services is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER CHILDREN’S SERVICES, KILBRIDE CO. MEATH PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (39 Hours Per Week), PERMANENT PART-TIME CONTRACT (19.5 Hours Per Week) & TEMPORARY CONTRACTs Salary: € 40,851-€ 57,217* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. REF: 96280 Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ �� Informal enquiries to Shauna Hurney, Social Care Leader, email; Shauna.Hurney@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 12th May 2026 A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the Dublin Service. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Dog Groomer
Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Coolock Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · KPI Related bonus · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays. · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon and full grooming equpiment · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners and providing advice and recommendations of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. · Sanitization and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge – Promote Grooming Services and provide expert advice on products.
Chief Technician
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq. km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88 kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. The Role Fingal County Council is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Technician for the Planning and Development Directorate. This directorate is responsible for promoting positive and sustainable development across the county by implementing the County Development Plan, making decisions on planning applications, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation and granted permissions. Technicians in the Planning and Development Department come from a variety of disciplines including Geo-Surveying, Engineering, Geo-Spatial, Architectural and Construction Studies. They are involved in various aspects of the Department, including: • Working on exciting projects such as the Fingal Development Plan, Masterplans and Framework Plans • GIS Mapping and Web Map Publishing • Assisting with planning applications • Architectural drawings • Desktop Publishing • Site Surveying including GPS and UAV’s • Utilising ESRI Mapping Software, Autodesk Products and ADOBE Publishing Suite Duties The duties of the Chief Technician include, but are not limited to the following: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which they have been assigned • Management and supervision of staff and the co-ordination of duties of staff under their control • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which they have been assigned, e.g. Autocad, BIM, GIS, Graphics, Revit, Microsoft Office • Liaising with other Departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation • Managing work files and providing regular progress reports • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to them • Undertaking any course of training organised by the Council which they are designated to attend • Preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, maps and layout drawings, using available software in line with design briefs or project specifications, as required • Carry out all duties / responsibilities in relation to safety and health including risk assessments, standard operating procedures, toolbox talks, inspections, investigation of incidents and making recommendations • Perform day-to-day administrative tasks i.e. maintaining files, preparation of reports and related documentation • Budget preparation and management of same • Writing reports that are timely and accurate, with content that is appropriate to users’ needs • Competent in making decisions on a daily basis with regard to safety, cost, efficiency and critical importance • Representing Fingal County Council at various in-house and external meetings • Attendance at site(s) and carrying out of inspections as required including taking measurements / reading and calculations • Be competent in the use of equipment to carry out tasks associated with technical duties • Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager or his / her nominee from time to time These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision. 2. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must 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, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority in the State (b) have at least nine years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and have experience in taking charge of such a section or other sections of the work (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of staff (f) possess technical training and experience and administrative experience of a high standard It is desirable that the successful candidate will: • have an understanding and proficiency with Autodesk products and/or GIS software and mapping systems • Be in possession of a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties The ideal candidate shall demonstrate: • excellent communication and interpersonal skills • commitment to the public interest • experience of budget preparation and management • people management skills • project management skills • team membership skills • satisfactory IT skills Candidates may be shortlisted based on the desirables / ideals listed above. 3. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date / time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date / time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Chief Technician and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc., have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (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 dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory SALARY €60,611 – €62,095 – €63,826 – €65,563 – €67,300 – €68,852 – €70,442 – €71,982 – €73,518 – €76,149 LSI1 – €78,795 LSI2 per annum Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post 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 post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years.
