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Location: The Iveagh Trust, Head Office, Bull Alley Street, Dublin 8 (hybrid working) Contract: Permanent, Full-time, subject to 6-month probationary period Reporting to: Head of Property Salary: Competitive depending on experience Job Purpose: The successful individual will join the Development & Asset Management team in a project management role to lead on special projects and regeneration projects. • To co-ordinate, manage and lead on the application process for Government Capital Funding Schemes for Approved Housing Bodies • To co-ordinate, manage and lead on compliance, fire safety, conservation, long term voids, planned and capital works projects as part of the Asset Management Investment Programme • To assist the Head of Property in the strategic planning and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy and Asset Management Plan Pay & Benefits: The Iveagh Trust offers excellent terms and conditions of employment: • Competitive Salary • 22 days Annual Leave increasing with service to 25 days. • 32.75 working hours per week • Hybrid working available • Pension – Best-in-class Defined Contribution Pension Scheme. • Generous occupational sick pay scheme • Death in Service Cover. • Full Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. • Group Health Insurance Scheme providing discount to employees. • Mileage – Mileage allowance will be paid in respect of all car mileage on Trust business. • Full induction and ongoing professional training and development opportunities. The Trust encourages professional development and will support the successful candidate in progressing towards chartered membership of the SCSI or CIOB. • Supportive and inclusive work environment • Contribution to a meaningful cause by enhancing the living conditions of residents in need. Key Responsibilities: • Completion of technical surveys to assess the condition of the Trust’s portfolio, collating data and drafting detailed reports, providing recommendations for maintenance, repair, upgrade or replace • Preparation of specifications, schedule of works, job sheets and pricing documents to inform the formation of packages of works and tender and contract documentation. • Management of the tender process to ensure the instruction of work packages and projects represent value for money and commercial viability, adhering to procurement practices and legislation and the implementation of the EU Procurement Directives, where applicable. • Manage and lead on the application process for Government Capital Funding Schemes for Approved Housing Bodies. • Management of Consultants and Contractors to ensure effective progress of work, ensuring performance and quality is maintained to a high level and in line with the scope and budget, and that all key milestones and targets are achieved. • To instruct work within the designated approval levels ensuring correct coding allocation, and the approval of variations in time and cost where required. • Ensure that all projects are conducted in accordance with health and safety regulations and statutory obligations, regulatory requirements and technical standards and guidelines • Responsible for overseeing and reviewing statutory certificates for compliance and health & safety, working to a resolution with the Contractor, when required. • To create, develop and manage project folders ensuring all relevant documentations is on file • To produce, record and monitor performance reports to ensure key deliverables are on track. • Responsible for the preparation and management of designated budgets, tracking and providing regular updates on expenditure against budget, escalating any over or under spend, and forestating future expenditure. • Contribute to the development to short and long-term investment plans and budgets for the housing stock by identifying key areas for improvement. • Identifying of risks and constraints with active involvement in risk mitigation and management. • Proactively engaging with all internal stakeholders such as our residents, estate, housing and property services teams to ensure the delivery of a quality service to our residents, by setting and managing expectations. Key Attributes: • Attention to detail with the ability to spot potential issues for the accuracy of reporting and surveying • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and analysis information and data to inform decision making • Problem solving skills to proactively identify solutions to asset and compliance issues • Organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise multiple projects and administrative tasks • Customer focused with a strong understanding of needs and experiences of our residents General: Health & Safety: Qualifications & Experience: Applications: • To promote the Trust’s core mission, ethos and values • To promote the Trust’s unique heritage • Ensure confidentiality on all matters and information obtained during employment • Present and act in a professional manner always • Be a team player, provide support for other team members when required • Adopt an approach of continuous learning and personal development • Undertake and complete such training as required to perform the duties of the job • To occasionally attend staff meetings, training, forums that may occur outside normal working hours. • The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft packages including Microsoft Project and ideally also with housing management systems. • Any other duties consistent with the role. • Meet all your responsibilities, as an employee of the Iveagh Trust, as outlined in the Safety Statement and in fulfilment your obligations under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005. • A degree (at level 7 or 8 of NFQ) or equivalent qualifications in a Building / Construction related discipline such as Architect, Engineer, Building Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor or similar plus 2 years post qualification experience in a similar role. OR • Exceptionally, candidates who do not meet the qualification requirement but who can demonstrate 5 years of relevant experience in asset management in the Approved Housing Body or social housing sector may also be considered. Desirable • A full and clean driving licence • Membership of a relevant professional body • A strong understanding and knowledge of the social housing sector • Previous experience working in a similar role in an Approved Housing Body (AHB) CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Property Services Officer
Responsible/Reporting to: Head of Housing and Property Management Job purpose: To work with HAIL’s Property Services Manager to ensure all necessary property services are delivered to a high standard. This will include but not limited to defect diagnosis, property inspections, snagging, response repair diagnosis and management of stock condition surveys, building survey reports, contract administration and providing property support to staff. Salary Scale: Starting Salary €43,416 - €54,220.80 (dependent on experience) Job Information: This is a full time post, 35 hours per week over five days, Monday to Friday. Some evening work may be required. Our Values CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Clerical Officer
THE POSITION The Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Clerical Officer. The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the Council, providing a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section or department. The Clerical Officer works as part of a team to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The duties of a Clerical Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The work of the Clerical Officer requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. The Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and temporary vacancies for the position of Clerical Officer shall be drawn. QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, etc. On the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, candidates shall have:- a) At least Grade D (or a pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or a Pass Leaving Certificate Applied or a Level 2 N.C.V.A. Certificate Or b) Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard. Or c) Have had at least two years previous service in an office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk/Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist, under a Local Authority or Health Board in the State. Or d) Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. In the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications in order to meet the requirements above. DUTIES A Clerical Officer is the entry grade within the administrative structure of Wicklow County Council. Clerical Officers provide administrative and secretarial support within a team to ensure the provision of customer services, across the organisation. These services include housing, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, planning, recreation & amenity, community development and supporting economic development. Duties may include (but not limited to): Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the purpose of creating a panel for Clerical Officers (Grade III) from which permanent/temporary vacancies arising may be filled. While any candidate appointed may be assigned at any time to any of the Municipal Districts/Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent officers 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 office on probation; (b) such period shall be three months (temporary contract) and six months (permanent contract) this period may be extended at the Chief Executive discretion; (c) such persons shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons in satisfactory. Salary: €30,811 – €47,945 per annum includes 1st LSI E.L. 03/2025 The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time in line with national policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her 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. Starting pay shall be determined in accordance with appropriate Departmental Circular letters. New Entrants will be placed on the minimum of salary scale. Hours of Work The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour per week Monday to Friday which equates to a 7 hour day to be accounted for with attendance hours of 9.00 a.m. to 5.00p.m. with one hour lunch between 1.00p.m. and 2.00p.m. A flexi system is also in operation. 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. 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. Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Wicklow County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Wicklow County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. 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. Residence: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement will be 27 days per annum exclusive of public holidays and Good Friday. Retirement Age: 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 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, 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. All persons who become pensionable officers 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.
Executive Engineer
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: Character Each candidate must be of good character. 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. 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. Education, Training, Experience etc. PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • CANDIDATES SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). Candidate 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. DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall: 1. An understanding of the Local Government System and the range of roles and responsibilities of Kilkenny County Council. 2. A good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. 3. Be able to demonstrate how their experience has given them the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work. 4. Have experience in the management and supervision of staff. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council 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. SAFEPASS Each applicant must hold a current Safepass Card at appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for Executive Engineer may be filled. Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Roads, Environment, Water Services, Housing, and Planning. Executive Engineers are appointed to a wide variety of roles across the Council. The role can include responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a range of major and minor capital projects; responsibility for the management and effective delivery of a range of services and responsibility for the management and supervision of assigned staff. The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER SHALL INCLUDE: The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. 1. Supervise, control and carry out engineering/ancillary services to include the preparation and management of work programmes. 2. Identify infrastructural needs and oversee the design and delivery of infrastructural projects including the procurement and management of consultants and contractors using current best practice project management, contract management and financial management procedures. 3. Manage staff performance and development. 4. Manage budgets as effectively and efficiently as possible, in respect of capital works and service delivery. 5. Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace. 6. Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare legislation and regulations, and Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management Systems. 7. Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements. 8. Deal with representations from elected members, community organisations and members of the public. 9. Represent the County Council at meetings with elected members, community/general interest groups, businesses, residents and the general public. 10. Prepare reports for meetings, as required. 11. Liaise with other local authorities, Government Departments and statutory agencies. 12. Work with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to improved efficiencies in delivery of services. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled during the lifetime of the panel. 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 County Council 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 €59,067 minimum of the scale to €82,108 maximum of the scale, inclusive of LSI’s. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION 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. 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 to 1st of January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (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. 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. 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. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand 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. 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. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: 1. There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation; 2. Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period; 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny County Council 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. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and 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. LOCATION The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council. COMMUNICATIONS Kilkenny County Council will contact you, when necessary, at each stage of the competition by email. It is strongly recommended that you only submit one email address with the application form, and that you do not change your email address during this recruitment campaign, as any email will be sent to the email address originally supplied on your application form. It is important to note that the email address you provide when applying must be one that you can access at all times. The onus is on the applicant to inform the Human Resources Department of any change in email address throughout the recruitment and selection campaign. This can be done by emailing human.resources@kilkennycoco.ie. The onus is also on each applicant to ensure that s/he is in receipt of all communication from the Council. Kilkenny County Council does not accept responsibility for communications not accessed or received by an applicant. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Driver 011728
QUALIFICATIONS Applications on the official form are invited from qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which Permanent or Temporary appointments may be made as Driver for positions as they arise in all Departments. . 1. CHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application form: • A current full driving license in Categories C & W free from endorsements. • A good standard of general education. • Have previous experience in the area of driving. It is Desirable that each candidate: • Hold a valid Safe Pass Card prior to taking up duty. Each candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview, that they have: • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and ability to use judgement in a work place environment. • Ability to apply previous experience to the role. • Capacity to contribute to and work well in a team. • Sufficient knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety requirements. • Have an understanding of the Traffic Management rules and Regulations • Flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties can involve working outside of normal hours as required. • Understanding of the role • Knowledge of the services provided by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council • Demonstrate customer awareness skills and a positive customer service attitude. PARTICULARS OF THE POSITION 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. 2. WAGES – HOURLY RATE: €17.38; €17.59; €17.61; €17.66; €17.73; €17.77; €17.83; €17.90; €17.98; €18.06 Rates as at 1st March 2025. An eating on site and travel allowance will also be applicable. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department Housing, Planning and Local Government. 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. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. 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. 3. UNIFORM/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): As a condition of employment, the holder of the post will be required, at all times when on duty, to wear such uniform and /or items of personal protective equipment as are specified from time to time by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. 4. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION: 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 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 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. All persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the 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. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department 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. 5. PROBATION When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority within the public service Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say:- 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; c. Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 6. HOURS OF WORK Applicants will be required to work a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday; 08:00 – 15:30 on Friday), or other hours specified by management AND will be required to work overtime as required including Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays for which payment at the appropriate rate will be made. 7. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Driver is 24 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. Prior authorisation is essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. The final decision in allocating leave rests with Management. 8. DUTIES: The post holder will be required to carry out all the duties allocated to them by the Council under the direction and supervision of the relevant Supervisor, which will include but are not limited to: a. Driving a lorry/van or any Council vehicle (as assigned) and carrying out General Operative duties; b. Operate additional vehicles/plant in order to meet the future operational needs of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council e.g. mini excavator (training will be provided). c. Carrying out General Operative duties within the crew; d. General maintenance of the vehicle (including washing, fuelling, wheel replacement and so on) on a regular basis, or as required; e. Carry out daily vehicle checks as per Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair regulations 2013); f. Have due regard to Health, Safety and Welfare at Work legislation; g. Loading of vehicles and operation of any lifting equipment and so on; h. Operating equipment, tools and machinery as required; i. Assuming personal responsibility for own safety at work; j. Working collaboratively with other staff; k. Operate existing technology and any new technology that may be introduced in the future and recording daily operations on such systems (for example vehicle log book data entry or daily vehicle check via smartphone or tablet, or the Proworks Health and Safety Application); l. Keeping records relating to their duties as directed by the supervisory staff; m. Dealing effectively and courteously with customers n. Comply with all Council policies and procedures in all aspects of their work with/on behalf of the Council, including but not limited to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s Driver Handbook; o. Ensure that all vehicles are securely parked up in the relevant works depot at the end of each working day and where procedures exist in relation to key boxes/lockers, such procedures are to be adhered to. p. Carry out duties appropriate to the grades of Driver and General Operative, and any other duties that may be assigned from time to time; q. On assignment, they will be required to carry out all the duties allocated to them by the Council through its Supervisory Staff within the service department/section of appointment and as applicable to the grade of Driver. This may include but is not limited to activities pertaining to the delivery of services across the Council’s various Departments. r. Submit motor claim accident reports to the Machinery Yard Engineer within 24 hours of any incident occurring; s. Maintain a vehicle log book, recording details of all journeys undertaken by the vehicle they are driving; t. Ensure qualifications such as CPC courses, Health and Safety courses, Safe Pass and other training skills are updated as required; u. The post holder may be assigned to any Directorate or work location, from time to time, as determined by Management. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory andancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. 9. LOCATION & RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign Employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. 10. RECRUITMENT: Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulation, 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: i. Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or behalf of the Local Authority. The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the competency skill sets identified for the position of Community Sports Development Officer as outlined above. Candidates will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of the key duties and responsibilities for this role. Please note that the interview may be held in person or on online. ii. DLRCC reserves its right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Following receipt of all applications, job applicants may be shortlisted for assessment based on the extent to which they meet the criteria from the job description and / or where it would not be practical to interview all applicants. Aptitude Testing may in some circumstances be used to facilitate the shortlisting process. If required, the testing will be performed through a 3rd party provider and submission of an application for employment is regarded as consent to share your information for the purposes of short-listing and recruitment. Your information will be provided for the sole purpose of shortlisting suitable candidates and for no other purpose. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will ensure any 3rd party fully complies with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form and also to demonstrate sufficient evidence of the competencies required for this position under each competency heading which are detailed above. Short-listing does not suggest that candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. Short-listing may take the form of Desktop Short-listing, Aptitude Test and/or Preliminary Interview or combinations thereof. iii. If a candidate wishes to appeal either a short-listing or interview board decision, they must do so within five working days of being notified of this decision. The appeal must clearly state the grounds of appeal which must be emailed to The Appeals Officer recruitment@dlrcoco.ie, the HR Department will evaluate the grounds of the appeal. If grounds for an appeal are not upheld, HR Management will notify the candidate in writing of this outcome and no further action will be taken. If the grounds upon which the appeal is made are upheld, the HR Department will notify the candidate of this outcome and corrective action will be taken. The decision of the HR Department on the appeal is final. iv. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year reckoned from the date of the formation of the panel unless extended. v. The Local Authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. vi. An applicant who withdraws their application at any stage of the competition will not be permitted to re-enter the competition at a later stage.
Assistant Engineer
JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Minimum Eligibility Requirements are the minimum requirements required for the position and are set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for administrative and technical/engineering grades. For outdoor grades and some specialised grades, the minimum eligibility requirements are set out by Kilkenny County Council Human Resources Department in consultation with the relevant Line Manager as they are not set centrally by the Department. Applicants will be required to submit scanned images of documentation to establish the applicant meets the following minimum eligibility criteria: 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. 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. Education, Experience etc. PLEASE NOTE: • FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. • CANDIDATES SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION. • APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS. • FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED). Candidates shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: a) Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering; b) Have at least two years satisfactory relevant engineering experience; and c) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience; DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview. It is desirable that each candidate shall have: 1. An understanding of the Local Government System and the range of roles and responsibilities of Kilkenny County Council. 2. A good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. 3. Be able to demonstrate how their experience has given them the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work. 4. Demonstrate good ICT Skills. 5. The ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council 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. SAFEPASS Each applicant must hold a current Safepass Card at appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION ROLE Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled during the lifetime of the panel. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DUTIES OF THE ASSISTANT ENGINEER SHALL INCLUDE: The Council has a current requirement for an Assistant Engineer in the Roads Section. Future roles may arise in other Sections during the life of the panel e.g. Special Projects, Facilities Management, Road Design. The Assistant Engineer duties include but are not limited to the following: 1. Carrying out of engineering and ancillary duties as assigned and provide support to senior personnel across all service areas. 2. Have responsibility in the management of outdoor operational crews. 3. Aid in the designing and preparation of contract documents, tendering, drafting recommendations on appointment of successful service providers and contractors. 4. Supervision and contract administration of works. 5. Assist in the preparation and management of programmes and budgets. 6. Identifying opportunities for improvements or achievements of efficiencies in service delivery. 7. Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace. 8. Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management Systems. 9. Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations; including planning and procurement requirements. 10. Implementation and development of in-house quality management systems. 11. Assist in assessing planning applications from an engineering perspective. 12. Dealing efficiently, effectively, and professionally at all times with residents, businesses, community groups, elected members, local authorities, Government Departments, and stakeholders. 13. Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, Government Departments and statutory agencies where required. 14 Compiling, preparing, and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders. 15 Participating in and supporting the management of an engineering / administrative workforce and associated issues including PMDS. 16 Deputising for the Executive Engineer or other senior grade when required. 17 Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE TYPE OF POST To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled during the lifetime of the panel. 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 County Council 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 €46,802 minimum of the scale to €72,609 maximum of the scale, inclusive of LSI’s. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION 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. 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 to 1st of January 2013, without a break in employment, will join the Local Government (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. 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. 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. Prior to appointment, successful applicants will be obliged to complete a declaration in relation to previous Public Service pensionable employment. Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand 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. 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. PROBATION The following provisions shall apply: 1. There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation. 2. Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his/her discretion extend such period. 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. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION/QUESTIONNAIRE 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 circumstance 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. 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. 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. 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 County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny County Council 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. LOCATION The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Administrative Officer
The Role of the Administrative Officer The Administrative Officer is responsible for the management of one or more sections within the Council. He/she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sections(s) and is a major contributor to the strategic policy making decisions of the Council. He/she will represent the Council on sub-committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in his/her respective section(s) at Council meetings. Their duties include: Management of staff: • Making decisions in relation to service delivery on a daily basis • Representing the Council at a variety of meetings • Preparation of reports for Council and other stakeholders • Budget preparation and management of same • Policy formulation • Attending Court as a witness for the Council as required The ideal candidate shall: • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Have experience of budget preparation and management • Require people management skills • Have satisfactory IT skills • Demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and understanding of the local government environment including services, policies, legislation and issues • Have a current, full, clean, Class B drivers’ licence and access to own car Post of Administrative Officer (Open Competition) Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Essential Criteria 1. Character Candidates shall 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 - (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 (iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard, and (iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Confined Competition (Panel A & C) (v) (a) be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and (b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they; • agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be performed; • are fully competent, available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Particulars of Post Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate officer such services of an executive, supervisory or advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority. The duties shall include but are not limited to: • Providing high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policy of a section. • Management of Staff. • Representing the Council at a variety of meetings. • Budget preparation and management of same. • Attending inter-departmental meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section. • Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate. • Policy formation • Attending court as a witness for the Council as required. • Working on inter-departmental teams concerned with introducing organisational change. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance. Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her 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. The salary scale for the position of Administrative Officer is: €59,417 - €77,243 (LSI 2) gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 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. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her 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 the candidate. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: • There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, • The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, • You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory.
Foreman
Purpose, Duties and Responsibilities The Foreman shall arrange, under the direction of the General Services Supervisor and Supervising Engineer or other appropriate person, the efficient execution of all works in their area of charge and discharge all other duties related to their work including those set out below, ensuring all targets are met on an ongoing basis. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring Health and Safety compliance is maintained to high standard in the carrying out of any associated works for the role. The Foreman role is that of a working foreman, and the post holder shall undertake general operative duties as part of the crew and shall lead the crew in their work. The duties of the post of the Foreman include, but are not limited to: • The management of health, safety and welfare issues on the site, including completion and induction to staff of SSWP forms, toolbox talks, the use of electronic systems such as Prowork and Flex, the implementation of temporary traffic management and any other Health and Safety procedures that are currently in place or that may be put in place in the future. • Supervision of crews and general operative staff in the areas of roads, housing, burial grounds, parks or any other department/area as required by the Council. • To direct, supervise and manage a team of staff that may be assigned by the Line Manager. Duties will include ensuring a high quality of works, maintaining standards of discipline, monitoring competence (training), motivation of staff, implementing and monitoring safety measures, and monitoring and recording timekeeping. • Management, supervision and implementation of Temporary Traffic Management as per the Temporary Traffic Management Guidelines. Complete training to achieve a CSCS Signing, Lighting and Guarding card. Create electronic temporary traffic management plans and associated documents, if requested by the line manager. • Ensure the proper use by all workers under their supervision of any personal protective clothing & equipment and adherence by them of all appropriate Health & Safety procedures. • Have a good technical aptitude and the ability to use a range of hand, mechanical and electrical tools/equipment. • To advise the relevant supervisor of anticipated shortages of materials and tools and use correct ordering procedures. • Regularly inspect Council assets and ensure a satisfactory standard of maintenance. • Supervise the operation of all machinery and plant in their area and ensure that all plant is properly, safely and gainfully operated. Follow appropriate procedures at all times in respect of plant being hired for various projects. • Drive plant and machinery as required. • Undertake all training programmes as required from time to time by the Council. • Record keeping of project activities such as time sheets, labour and material costs, overall job expenditure and procurement of goods. • Provision of goods receipting and other purchase documentation to office staff in a timely manner. • Comply with Meath County Council’s procurement policy. • Proficient in the use of IT equipment for the purposes of using relevant software programmes essential to the operations of crews. • Comply with waste legislation and other environmental legislation during the course of construction works. • Liaise with the public, landowners, elected members, An Garda Siochana and other statutory bodies as necessary in a courteous manner. • Comply with on call and out of hours arrangements as necessary. • Report, investigate and act on disciplinary matters. Reply in a timely manner to all correspondence and requests for reports. • Investigate complaints, write clear and accurate reports, keep records and photographs of issues that may give rise to a potential public liability claim. • Undertake such work as may be assigned by the Council from time to time. Such work can sometimes fall outside the normal duties, areas of operation and outside normal working hours. • To participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing quality of service and customer satisfaction. The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The Foreman will also be designated as an acting GSS in their assigned crew during periods of absence of their GSS/SGSS, in line with the Council’s Acting-Up Policy. Qualifications for the Post Character Each candidate must be of good character. 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. Education and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) Have a standard of education that would enable them to efficiently perform their duties, and must be capable of making satisfactory reports (including written reports) on matters pertaining to the duties of the post. b) Have a knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans. c) Have experience and ability to supervise and manage staff. d) Have a minimum of five years satisfactory experience in the construction industry or other work relevant to the duties of this post. e) Be capable of carrying out the organisational duties attached to the role including keeping of records and a level of IT skills fitting for the role f) Be highly engaged, motivated and flexible. g) Hold a valid current Driving Licence and Safe Pass card prior to any prospective appointment to the post. Desirable Experience and Knowledge Applicants must possess adequate ability to enable him/her to discharge efficiently the duties of the employment. The successful candidate will, therefore, be competent, assertive, and will have a proven ability to communicate, and work effectively with others. Miscellaneous Provisions Salary Salary scale: €776.71 - €798.06 per week (EL 03/25). Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the appropriate Department Circulars. In addition, the Foreman will be paid the following fixed allowances: a Driver Allowance of €5.66 per day and an Eat on Site Allowance of €1.81 per day. Hours of Work The normal working hours will be 39 hours per week, averaged over summer and winter working hours. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal working hours i.e. attendance at evening/weekend, training duties etc. as part of normal working hours without additional remuneration. All hours worked will be subject to the provision of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a time-sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Start Date Meath County Council shall require a person to whom an offer of employment is made to take up an appointment within a reasonable period of time, usually two months from date of offer, to meet the organisational requirements of the Council. Meath County Council reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that an appointment is not taken up within such a period. Leave 25 days per annum Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation The following provisions will apply: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 9 months but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Travel It is essential that holders of the post should hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall be required to drive a vehicle in the course of their duties. Residence The person holding the office must reside in, or at an address convenient to performing the role/function as approved by the Chief Executive.
Executive Librarian
JOB DESCRIPTION Kilkenny County Council Library Service operates in a dynamic and changing environment across its network of 8 branch libraries, one mobile library service, Library Administrative Headquarters including Local Studies. The library service is charged with delivering on the aims and objectives of the sector’s 5-year strategy, Our Public Libraries 2022 and the local library development plan – Kilkenny County Council Cultural Strategy Arts, Heritage & Libraries 2023- 2027. The Executive Librarian will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the wideranging information, education, research and cultural needs of the citizens of Kilkenny. The Executive Librarian is a professional librarian post and performs a role in almost all areas of library service. He/she will be responsible for the management and development of Library services including staff supervision, resources, programming, marketing and buildings. The post may be assigned executive responsibility for the day-to-day management of branch libraries or alternatively based in Library Headquarters with responsibility for managing particular service areas. The Executive Librarian role requires excellent professional librarian, administrative, employee supervisory and interpersonal and communication skills and expertise. The Executive Librarian has responsibility for managing resources, staff and library services to the public and will report to the County Librarian and/or the senior library management team. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Librarian will be consistent with the provision of a modern 21st century public library service that is responsive to the changing requirements of customers of all ages and abilities. The duties will include but are not limited to the following: STRATEGIC 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 respond to a medical questionnaire which is submitted to a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by Kilkenny County Council. If necessary, an in-person appointment will be made with our medical practitioner. 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 examination, as per a previously signed understanding. HOURS OF WORK (35 HOURS) There are eight branches, a mobile service and Library HQ (Mayfair, Callan, Castlecomer, Ferrybank, Graiguenamanagh, Loughboy, Thomastown,) Kilkenny County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The successful candidate may be required to work variable hours over the library's working week, from Monday to Saturday, which may include weekends and late evenings. When required to do so holders of the office may be required to drive a motor car, in the course of performing their duties and should therefore, hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsement, disqualification and medical limitation on driving. The average weekly working hours are 35 hours per week. Rotas may be amended periodically in response to service needs. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. You may be required to work additional hours on a time off in lieu basis on various occasions. All hours of work will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001. The post is wholetime the person appointed will be required to work a 35-hour week which equates to a 7-hour day. Five days over a six, day period at any time from Monday to Saturday, including some evenings every week. The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility, involving regular evening and weekend attendance where necessary. The person appointed may be required to work outside of normal hours on occasion. Hours may be subject to change as required. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for this position will be in accordance with Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. TRAVEL When required to do so holders of the office shall hold a full Irish 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 County Council policy that all staff using their private cars for work purposes, regardless of the frequency should: 1) Indemnify Kilkenny County Council 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. LOCATION The holder of the office may be based in any of the branch libraries or in Library HQ and will be expected to travel to and work in other library service points as required. SAFETY, HEALTH & WELFARE The holder of the post shall comply with Kilkenny County Council’s Safety Management System. He/she shall familiarise him/herself with the Safety statement for his/ her section and all the associated safety & health risk assessments, safe systems of work, and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the Safety Statement and its requirements may result in disciplinary action. TRAINING It is a condition of employment that successful applicants will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. POLICIES & PROCEDURES The post-holder will be expected to abide and adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Kilkenny County Council.
Play Development Officer
This is a full-time permanent post. To register and apply for this job, go to Play Development Officer (link opens in new window). You can also download the job description, employee specification and terms and conditions for this job. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome. As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants. Further information can be found in the Application Pack. Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
