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BACKGROUND The Southeast HE/FE/Industry Cross-Border Alliance (SECBA) is a project aimed at improving the Southeast Region by addressing the skills gap between education and the needs of local industries. The initiative will focus on skills development through partnerships with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Southern Regional College (SRC), Monaghan Institute, and Cavan Institute. SECBA will create a strategy for skills development that matches both national and local government plans while focusing on the specific needs of industries in the area. The goal is to help people find jobs, support underrepresented groups, encourage innovation, and promote growth in local sectors, all while improving the movement of workers across borders. SECBA will also create a brand for employers to make sure their needs are met. The project will focus on three key areas: 1. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: This part aims to improve skills in software development by using new technologies like AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. Educational programmes will be aligned across different countries to ensure high-quality training. 2. BIOPHARMACEUTICALS: This will provide training in biotechnology processes, covering all stages of the industry. 3. BUSINESS AND SPORT: This area will develop management skills needed in both business and sports. It will include workshops, practical training, and networking events that help connect participants with industry leaders. Industry experts will help develop a strategy with clear actions for skills development and job security. The project will focus on training workers with the skills needed by businesses and help reduce the risks of job loss due to new technologies. EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS: The programme will offer different levels of education to help people build their skills: • Return to Education (Level 4) • Fundamental Skills (Level 5) • Introductory Skills (Level 6) • Advanced Skills (Level 7-9) • Bridging 2+2 • Work based learning degree(s) POST SUMMARY: The successful candidate will • Support the rollout of a suite of PEACEPLUS programmes in accordance with the SECBA PEACEPLUS Grant Agreement. • Support a team of PEACEPLUS personnel to ensure that all targets are achieved as per the SECBA PEACEPLUS Grant Agreement. • Assist with the administration, reporting and monitoring of the financial budget ensuring that the programme runs within budgets and timeframe. • Support PEACEPLUS personnel to ensure procurement and communication requirements of the programme are adhered to and completed in a timely manner. • Contribute to the organisation of events, seminars, and training events relevant to the SECBA, its partners and other agencies. • Represent the relevant section/department at meetings, as required. • Support and assist with agreed financial administrative and governance procedures in line with all government circulars and local ETB policies and procedures. • Provide administrative services (i.e., general filing, internal and external correspondence, minute taking at meetings, timetabling of events, information sourcing). • Maintain and file all records relating to the SECBA Programme. • Prepare regular progress reports on the Implementation of the SECBA programmes as required by SEUPB and CMETB. • Any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Institute Director. SELECTION CRITERIA - QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Applicants must have, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills. • Good organisational skills and ability to manage/prioritise deadlines. • Good team morale, co-operation, and participation. • Ability to process work with a high level of attention to detail. • The ability to work on his/her own initiative and as part of a team. • Confidentiality and discretion is expected. DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Applicants should possess, • Third level degree and or experience working in the sector. • A high level of experience together with knowledge of the administrative function, including budget management. • Full driver’s license with access to own transport. APPLICANTS SHOULD ALSO, • Demonstrate enthusiasm for new developments, changing work practices and strive to implement the changes effectively. • Maximise the contribution to the team, providing support and working effectively with colleagues. • Uphold high standards of honesty, ethics, and integrity. The above lists are not exhaustive and may be varied having regard to the changing needs of Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board scheme. Therefore, other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: The person appointed to the PEACEPLUS Programme - Grade III Clerical Officer position will be required to show evidence of the following 6 competencies in their application form. TEAMWORK: • Shows respect for colleagues and co-workers. • Develops and maintains good working relationships with others, sharing information and knowledge, as appropriate. • Offers own ideas and perspectives. • Understands own role in the team, making every effort to play his/her part. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/PROCESSING: • Approaches and delivers all work in a thorough and organised manner. • Follows procedures and protocols, understanding their value and the rationale behind them. • Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand. • Draws appropriate conclusions from information. • Suggests new ways of doing things better and more efficiently. • Is comfortable working with different types of information, e.g. written, numerical, charts, and carries out calculations such as arithmetic, percentages etc. DELIVERY OF RESULTS: • Takes responsibility for work and sees it through to the appropriate next level. • Completes work in a timely manner. • Adapts quickly to new ways of doing things. • Checks all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard and learns from mistakes. • Writes with correct grammar and spelling and draws reasonable conclusions from written instructions. • Identifies and appreciates the urgency and importance of different tasks. • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in ensuring work is delivered. • Is self-reliant and uses judgement on when to ask manager or colleagues for guidance. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: • Actively listens to others and tries to understand their perspectives/requirements/needs. • Understands the steps or processes that customers must go through and can clearly explain these. • Is respectful, courteous, and professional, remaining composed, even in challenging circumstances. • Can be firm when necessary and communicate with confidence and authority. • Communicates clearly and fluently when speaking and in writing. SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND SELF DEVELOPMENT: • Develops and maintains the skills and expertise required to perform in the role effectively, e.g., relevant technologies, IT systems, relevant policies etc. • Clearly understands the role, objectives, and targets and how they fit into the work of the unit. • Is committed to self-development and continuously seeks to improve personal performance. DRIVE AND COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE VALUES: • Consistently strives to perform at a high level and deliver a quality service. • Serves the Government and people of Ireland. • Is thorough and conscientious, even if work is routine. • Is enthusiastic and resilient, persevering in the face of challenges and setbacks. • Is personally honest and trustworthy. • At all times, act with integrity. SHORTLISTING Shortlisting will take place on the basis of the information provided in the application form. During any shortlisting exercise that may be employed, CMETB examines the application forms and assesses them against criteria based on the requirements of the position. It is therefore in the candidates' own interests to provide a detailed and accurate account of qualifications and experience in their application form. Additional data is not accepted after the 12-noon deadline. No late applications accepted and, no CVs accepted. THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY INCLUDE: • Shortlisting of candidates on the basis, of the information contained in their application. • Qualifying preliminary interview. • A presentation. THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL INCLUDE: • A competitive interview. • Reference checking. • Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment.
Cruise Performers - Musicians, Vocalists & Dancers
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Maintenance Engineer
Job Overview Norbrook Laboratories Ltd is seeking to recruit a multi-skilled Shift Maintenance Technician Based within our Maintenance Department the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out day to day electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing facility comprising of both preventive and reactive duties. The candidate is a critical member of Central Services Maintenance team and will take the lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery forming part of our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. The individual must also be willing to perform maintenance tasks for production output support as part of a team. Main Activities/Tasks
Graduate IS Technical Support Officer
A panel will be formed from which any future Graduate IS Technical Support Officer vacancies may be filled in any of the current or future River Basin Management Service regional offices. Current RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE regional office locations: Border Region: Bundoran, Co. Donegal; and Ballybay, Co. Monaghan. Midlands and East Region: Dublin 8, Dublin and Tullamore, Co. Offaly South-East Region: Clonmel & Tipperary town, Co. Tipperary, and Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. South-West Region: Croom, Co Limerick and Inniscarra, Co. Cork Western Region: Liosbán Business Park, Galway; and Castlebar, Co. Mayo A fixed term contract of employment or specified purpose contract of employment will be issued by the relevant employing Local Authority (Tipperary or Kilkenny County Council) and it is envisaged that contract will terminate on or before 22nd December 2027. A review of the River Basin Management Service 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 current and future Water Framework Directive commitments and objectives. It is likely that parts of the work schedule will be outside normal office hours, so flexibility will be required. THE ROLE AND DUTIES Graduate IS Technical Support Officer In the case of vacancies within the Water Framework Directive (WFD) team, the Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will report to the IS Project Lead (WFD) and will be part of the Information Systems (IS) team. The role will involve the provision of an IT service to a nationally dispersed user base for all our office locations, on premises and remotely. The duties will include but will not be limited to: • Provide first-line (Level 1) ICT support to users via phone, email and the Helpdesk.• Log, prioritise and track incidents and service requests in accordance with service desk procedures and service levels.• Resolve routine ICT issues and escalate more complex incidents where required.• Assist in the provision of end user support for Business, Web and IT systems.• Support user onboarding activities, including account setup, access provisioning and device configuration.• Assist with device builds, software installations and standard ICT equipment setup.• Maintain accurate records of incidents, requests and actions taken.• Provide a professional, responsive and customer-focused service to all users.• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including information security and data protection requirements.• Participate in training and development as required. Additional duties will include: • Contribute to root cause analysis to improve IT support on an on-going basis.• Contribute to the development and maintenance of ICT documentation, including user guides, IT process and policy documentation and knowledge base materials.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers in the deployment, creation of content, hosting of portals.• Liaise with relevant third-party suppliers regarding technical support of systems.• Assist with ICT projects, system upgrades and technology refresh activities to support the continuous improvement of IT systems, applications and technologies.• Assist in the implementation of the goals, targets and standards set out in the IS Team Development Plan.• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, appropriate to the grade. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will be employed by Tipperary County Council OR Kilkenny County Council. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC. Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: • A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree) in a relevant computing discipline. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate must have: • Basic technical knowledge, including:o Microsoft O365o Windows operating systemso End-user device management • Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn • Effective communication skills, particularly when supporting non-technical users In addition: • Have a proven record of willingness to take the initiative and adopt a proactive approach to the introduction of ICT-based solutions • Have the ability to keep senior staff and team informed and up-to-date • Have the ability to work under pressure in a complex environment on own initiative, with minimum supervision and to tight timelines • Have a positive attitude with self-motivation skills • Have very strong customer service skills, understanding the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team • Have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organization • Hold a current, full, unendorsed Class B Drivers Licence and have access to own car SALARY Current Salary (Single point scale): €36,474 (Grade IV equivalent) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working wholetime. 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 appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period; (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at the end of such period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. SUPERANNUATION The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (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 officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned. INCENTIVISED SCHEME FOR EARLY RETIREMENT (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. HOURS OF WORK The hours of work are 35 hours per week. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Flexible working arrangements apply. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE requires employees to record their hours using a time management system. RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT SERVICE does not offer Blended Working arrangements to Graduates. The role is fully office based. ANNUAL LEAVE The annual leave entitlement for the Graduate grade is 24 days per annum. The Chief Executives of Tipperary County Council & Kilkenny County Council retain autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. RESIDENCE & CITIZENSHIP The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Each 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. DRIVING LICENCE Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driving licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council with the indeminty specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. CODE OF CONDUCT/ORGANISATIONAL POLICIES Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Kilkenny/Tipperary County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the Council intranet. TRAINING Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT/APPOINTMENT The Graduate IS Technical Support Officer will work as part of a national Information Systems (IS) team. Tipperary/Kilkenny County Councils reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council within the region of appointment, now or in the future. This will be agreed in advance with the successful candidate. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense.
