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Assistant Finance Officer
Salary: Senior Staff Officer salary scale €57,897 - €70,733 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Information about Department/Function The SETU Finance Department is currently engaged in a transformation to enable it to meet the demands of a growing University and is building a unified Finance Department across all Campuses. These roles will support the Senior Accountants across all areas of the Finance Department. Overview of Role & Context SETU is seeking two Assistant Finance Officers to join our Team in building a University for the region. We are seeking ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic professionals who want to be part of this exciting opportunity. These are key roles within the Finance Department. The roles will provide a professional and comprehensive role in the delivery of the objectives of the department across the wide range of activities within the Finance Department. The post-holders will be expected to work closely with the finance team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the University. We are seeking individuals who possess strong reporting and analysis skills, strong interpersonal skills and organisational abilities. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Key responsibilities and duties will extend across the range of activities of the Finance Department which can include: • To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all reporting data, internal and external, financial and management. To contribute to the development and maintenance of data integrity and internal reporting systems to facilitate management overview of the operations across all activities however funded. • To assist in the control and authorisation of all functional operations across the department to include payroll, debtors, banking, supplier payments and purchases and maintain all necessary records. • To contribute to the development and enhancement of University’s overall financial control environment focusing on internal controls. To monitor and report on internal controls compliance on an ongoing and timely basis. • To support the preparation of the Financial Statements of the University and all its subsidiaries, working with the Finance team to ensure delivered within the set timescales and to the highest standard. • Liaising with internal and external auditors and the implementation of Audit Recommendations. • To support the preparation and finalisation of the annual University budget across all areas of activity as required. • To support the monitoring and reporting of performance against budgets to internal University management and senior management, including variance analysis and query resolution. • To support the preparation of financial and other submissions as may be required from time to time by the University, Higher Education Authority, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Funding Bodies, Auditors and other appropriate bodies/organisations. • Engage with the preparation and review of the financial aspects of Funded Project applications and subsequent internal and external reporting requirements. Financial administration of relevant projects including review of eligibility and approval of appropriate financial transactions. • To support the supervision of staff, as required, in the Finance Department and participate in and support staff development and training programmes. • To undertake such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The duties listed are not exhaustive and may change over time as the role develops. Academic Qualifications An appropriate honours degree in a related discipline. Professional Qualifications Be a part / full member of a recognised Accountancy Body. Experience Significant relevant experience in a similar role including extensive data reporting experience, ability to exploit data reporting capabilities, data analysis, budget monitoring and variance analysis. Specific Knowledge & Skills Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a very discreet manner.
Assistant Finance Officer
Salary: Senior Staff Officer salary scale €57,897 - €70,733 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Information about Department/Function The SETU Finance Department is currently engaged in a transformation to enable it to meet the demands of a growing University and is building a unified Finance Department across all Campuses. These roles will support the Senior Accountants across all areas of the Finance Department. Overview of Role & Context SETU is seeking two Assistant Finance Officers to join our Team in building a University for the region. We are seeking ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic professionals who want to be part of this exciting opportunity. These are key roles within the Finance Department. The roles will provide a professional and comprehensive role in the delivery of the objectives of the department across the wide range of activities within the Finance Department. The post-holders will be expected to work closely with the finance team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the University. We are seeking individuals who possess strong reporting and analysis skills, strong interpersonal skills and organisational abilities. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Key responsibilities and duties will extend across the range of activities of the Finance Department which can include: • To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all reporting data, internal and external, financial and management. To contribute to the development and maintenance of data integrity and internal reporting systems to facilitate management overview of the operations across all activities however funded. • To assist in the control and authorisation of all functional operations across the department to include payroll, debtors, banking, supplier payments and purchases and maintain all necessary records. • To contribute to the development and enhancement of University’s overall financial control environment focusing on internal controls. To monitor and report on internal controls compliance on an ongoing and timely basis. • To support the preparation of the Financial Statements of the University and all its subsidiaries, working with the Finance team to ensure delivered within the set timescales and to the highest standard. • Liaising with internal and external auditors and the implementation of Audit Recommendations. • To support the preparation and finalisation of the annual University budget across all areas of activity as required. • To support the monitoring and reporting of performance against budgets to internal University management and senior management, including variance analysis and query resolution. • To support the preparation of financial and other submissions as may be required from time to time by the University, Higher Education Authority, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Funding Bodies, Auditors and other appropriate bodies/organisations. • Engage with the preparation and review of the financial aspects of Funded Project applications and subsequent internal and external reporting requirements. Financial administration of relevant projects including review of eligibility and approval of appropriate financial transactions. • To support the supervision of staff, as required, in the Finance Department and participate in and support staff development and training programmes. • To undertake such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The duties listed are not exhaustive and may change over time as the role develops. Academic Qualifications An appropriate honours degree in a related discipline. Professional Qualifications Be a part / full member of a recognised Accountancy Body. Experience Significant relevant experience in a similar role including extensive data reporting experience, ability to exploit data reporting capabilities, data analysis, budget monitoring and variance analysis. Specific Knowledge & Skills Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a very discreet manner.
Assistant Finance Officer
Salary: Senior Staff Officer salary scale €57,897 - €70,733 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Information about Department/Function The SETU Finance Department is currently engaged in a transformation to enable it to meet the demands of a growing University and is building a unified Finance Department across all Campuses. These roles will support the Senior Accountants across all areas of the Finance Department. Overview of Role & Context SETU is seeking two Assistant Finance Officers to join our Team in building a University for the region. We are seeking ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic professionals who want to be part of this exciting opportunity. These are key roles within the Finance Department. The roles will provide a professional and comprehensive role in the delivery of the objectives of the department across the wide range of activities within the Finance Department. The post-holders will be expected to work closely with the finance team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the University. We are seeking individuals who possess strong reporting and analysis skills, strong interpersonal skills and organisational abilities. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Key responsibilities and duties will extend across the range of activities of the Finance Department which can include: • To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all reporting data, internal and external, financial and management. To contribute to the development and maintenance of data integrity and internal reporting systems to facilitate management overview of the operations across all activities however funded. • To assist in the control and authorisation of all functional operations across the department to include payroll, debtors, banking, supplier payments and purchases and maintain all necessary records. • To contribute to the development and enhancement of University’s overall financial control environment focusing on internal controls. To monitor and report on internal controls compliance on an ongoing and timely basis. • To support the preparation of the Financial Statements of the University and all its subsidiaries, working with the Finance team to ensure delivered within the set timescales and to the highest standard. • Liaising with internal and external auditors and the implementation of Audit Recommendations. • To support the preparation and finalisation of the annual University budget across all areas of activity as required. • To support the monitoring and reporting of performance against budgets to internal University management and senior management, including variance analysis and query resolution. • To support the preparation of financial and other submissions as may be required from time to time by the University, Higher Education Authority, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Funding Bodies, Auditors and other appropriate bodies/organisations. • Engage with the preparation and review of the financial aspects of Funded Project applications and subsequent internal and external reporting requirements. Financial administration of relevant projects including review of eligibility and approval of appropriate financial transactions. • To support the supervision of staff, as required, in the Finance Department and participate in and support staff development and training programmes. • To undertake such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The duties listed are not exhaustive and may change over time as the role develops. Academic Qualifications An appropriate honours degree in a related discipline. Professional Qualifications Be a part / full member of a recognised Accountancy Body. Experience Significant relevant experience in a similar role including extensive data reporting experience, ability to exploit data reporting capabilities, data analysis, budget monitoring and variance analysis. Specific Knowledge & Skills Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a very discreet manner.
Assistant Finance Officer
Salary: Senior Staff Officer salary scale €57,897 - €70,733 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Information about Department/Function The SETU Finance Department is currently engaged in a transformation to enable it to meet the demands of a growing University and is building a unified Finance Department across all Campuses. These roles will support the Senior Accountants across all areas of the Finance Department. Overview of Role & Context SETU is seeking two Assistant Finance Officers to join our Team in building a University for the region. We are seeking ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic professionals who want to be part of this exciting opportunity. These are key roles within the Finance Department. The roles will provide a professional and comprehensive role in the delivery of the objectives of the department across the wide range of activities within the Finance Department. The post-holders will be expected to work closely with the finance team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the University. We are seeking individuals who possess strong reporting and analysis skills, strong interpersonal skills and organisational abilities. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Key responsibilities and duties will extend across the range of activities of the Finance Department which can include: • To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all reporting data, internal and external, financial and management. To contribute to the development and maintenance of data integrity and internal reporting systems to facilitate management overview of the operations across all activities however funded. • To assist in the control and authorisation of all functional operations across the department to include payroll, debtors, banking, supplier payments and purchases and maintain all necessary records. • To contribute to the development and enhancement of University’s overall financial control environment focusing on internal controls. To monitor and report on internal controls compliance on an ongoing and timely basis. • To support the preparation of the Financial Statements of the University and all its subsidiaries, working with the Finance team to ensure delivered within the set timescales and to the highest standard. • Liaising with internal and external auditors and the implementation of Audit Recommendations. • To support the preparation and finalisation of the annual University budget across all areas of activity as required. • To support the monitoring and reporting of performance against budgets to internal University management and senior management, including variance analysis and query resolution. • To support the preparation of financial and other submissions as may be required from time to time by the University, Higher Education Authority, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Funding Bodies, Auditors and other appropriate bodies/organisations. • Engage with the preparation and review of the financial aspects of Funded Project applications and subsequent internal and external reporting requirements. Financial administration of relevant projects including review of eligibility and approval of appropriate financial transactions. • To support the supervision of staff, as required, in the Finance Department and participate in and support staff development and training programmes. • To undertake such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The duties listed are not exhaustive and may change over time as the role develops. Academic Qualifications An appropriate honours degree in a related discipline. Professional Qualifications Be a part / full member of a recognised Accountancy Body. Experience Significant relevant experience in a similar role including extensive data reporting experience, ability to exploit data reporting capabilities, data analysis, budget monitoring and variance analysis. Specific Knowledge & Skills Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a very discreet manner.
Assistant Finance Officer
Salary: Senior Staff Officer salary scale €57,897 - €70,733 (based on rates effective 01/02/2026) Hours of Work: The appointee will be required to work 35 hours per week together with such additional hours as required for the proper discharge of their duties. Information about Department/Function The SETU Finance Department is currently engaged in a transformation to enable it to meet the demands of a growing University and is building a unified Finance Department across all Campuses. These roles will support the Senior Accountants across all areas of the Finance Department. Overview of Role & Context SETU is seeking two Assistant Finance Officers to join our Team in building a University for the region. We are seeking ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic professionals who want to be part of this exciting opportunity. These are key roles within the Finance Department. The roles will provide a professional and comprehensive role in the delivery of the objectives of the department across the wide range of activities within the Finance Department. The post-holders will be expected to work closely with the finance team and a wide variety of stakeholders across the University. We are seeking individuals who possess strong reporting and analysis skills, strong interpersonal skills and organisational abilities. Key Responsibilities / Duties: Key responsibilities and duties will extend across the range of activities of the Finance Department which can include: • To ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all reporting data, internal and external, financial and management. To contribute to the development and maintenance of data integrity and internal reporting systems to facilitate management overview of the operations across all activities however funded. • To assist in the control and authorisation of all functional operations across the department to include payroll, debtors, banking, supplier payments and purchases and maintain all necessary records. • To contribute to the development and enhancement of University’s overall financial control environment focusing on internal controls. To monitor and report on internal controls compliance on an ongoing and timely basis. • To support the preparation of the Financial Statements of the University and all its subsidiaries, working with the Finance team to ensure delivered within the set timescales and to the highest standard. • Liaising with internal and external auditors and the implementation of Audit Recommendations. • To support the preparation and finalisation of the annual University budget across all areas of activity as required. • To support the monitoring and reporting of performance against budgets to internal University management and senior management, including variance analysis and query resolution. • To support the preparation of financial and other submissions as may be required from time to time by the University, Higher Education Authority, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Funding Bodies, Auditors and other appropriate bodies/organisations. • Engage with the preparation and review of the financial aspects of Funded Project applications and subsequent internal and external reporting requirements. Financial administration of relevant projects including review of eligibility and approval of appropriate financial transactions. • To support the supervision of staff, as required, in the Finance Department and participate in and support staff development and training programmes. • To undertake such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. • The duties listed are not exhaustive and may change over time as the role develops. Academic Qualifications An appropriate honours degree in a related discipline. Professional Qualifications Be a part / full member of a recognised Accountancy Body. Experience Significant relevant experience in a similar role including extensive data reporting experience, ability to exploit data reporting capabilities, data analysis, budget monitoring and variance analysis. Specific Knowledge & Skills Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external. Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a very discreet manner.
Gardener / Grounds Person
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST Undertake a range of horticultural, grounds and facility maintenance service tasks within all Parks & Cemeteries locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsibility for operation of machinery and horticultural equipment including, grass cutting machinery, cultivation & hedge cutting equipment, and sports turf maintenance equipment and operation of such equipment in a safe, secure and proper manner. 2. Act as keyholder for grounds maintenance facilities as required. 3. Cleaning of equipment and work areas as required. 4. Preparation and maintenance of sports facilities including initial setting out, line marking and renovation of same. 5. Undertake grounds maintenance works as required including pedestrian grass cutting, ride-on mowing, hedge cutting, general parks cleansing including litter collection, path cleansing, collection of leaves, pruning, chemical safe storage calibration, recording and weed control, fertilising, planting, maintenance of floral schemes, grass areas, fine turf, play parks including inspections and other horticultural features. 6. As appropriate drive Council vehicles and assist with traffic management signage and lane closures if required. 7. To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirement. 8. Support the operation and implementation of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and develop opportunities for contributions to LBAP targets. 9. Ensure appropriate use of IT Equipment, software and mobile phones where supplied. 10. Carry out all specified, and any other relevant, duties to the highest of professional standards, protecting the reputation and always ensuring the integrity of the Council. 11. Participate in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the Service Plans responding to changing trends and stakeholder needs. 12. Achieve high standards of personal performance, through meeting agreed personal targets and undertaking planned programmes of professional development. 13. Assist with opportunities to gain efficiencies and improve effectiveness including collaborative joint working and other innovative approaches to achieve a better public service. 14. When required to do so, undertake other relevant duties associated with community events; street maintenance e.g. litter lifting and salting; and cemetery burial operations as directed. 15. Undertake any other duties consistent with the level and nature of the post that may be allocated by management to include the interchange of duties to cover leave, employee vacancies or illness. Note: The post holder may be expected to work outside hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. *Employees who meet all essential criteria will be paid Scale 2 (SCP 4-5). Employees who meet all essential and all desirable criteria on the attached Person Specification, will be paid Scale 3 (SCP 6-7). QUALIFICATIONS · None EXPERIENCE Applicants must be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have one year’s experience in: · Working in a horticultural environment with a public interface. · Using a range of horticultural machinery and hand tools in a safe manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY · Understanding of Health and Safety and practical risk assessments. · To be a good team worker Providing a high-quality service in a public facing role. OTHER REQUIREMENTS · A valid Cat B driving licence. · Work towards achieving a PA1/PA6 Certificate of Competence in the application of Pesticides within 12 months of appointment. · Be prepared to work outside of normal working hours at weekends, evenings and public holidays as dictated by the needs of the service. · Appointment will be subject to completion of a medical questionnaire including a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening. · A driving assessment by Council will form part of the selection process.
Community Services Officer, Ending Violence Against Women And Girls
Community Services Officer - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Subject to funding The post holder will assist the Policing and Community Safety Officer to fully and effectively deliver the EVAWG Action Plan 2026-2028, including the implementation of specific projects or programmes as required. To increase the awareness of EVAWG across the Ards and North Down area. Please note
Gravedigger
To carry out grave digging and maintenance duties at Council burial grounds throughout the Borough in locations identified by the line manager either individually or as part of a team, ensuring all areas are well maintained, clean and presentable. To ensure effective communication with site users, other members of the team and line management. Please note
Assistant Civil Defence Officer
THE ROLE The Assistant Civil Defence Officer, who is an employee of the local authority, is responsible in assisting the Civil Defence Officer with the day-to-day management of the Civil Defence. The principal role is to be prepared to support the Principal Response Agencies and more recently to provide support to the Community Response Forum. The development of numerous and varied certified training programmes, Health and Safety legislation, emerging technology improvements and other associated requirements has greatly impacted on the administration demands and mandatory record keeping obligations. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to any appointment being confirmed. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL • have experience in supervision, leadership and management of people; • have experience in adult training and delivery of training courses; • have experience in the management of safety and safety management systems; • have good interpersonal and communication skills; • have administrative experience including the use of modern IT systems; • have experience in record keeping and management of budgets; • have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; • possess good time management skills and be able to work under pressure and to work flexible working hours; • be capable of working on their own initiative; • have a working knowledge of PHECC guidelines. QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. HEALTH: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application:- a) have relevant administrative and IT experience, including proficiency in Microsoft applications, responsibility for managing budgets, and maintaining accurate records; b) have 2 years satisfactory experience in a Civil Defence role or other volunteer based emergency organisation; c) possess satisfactory knowledge of MEM (Major Emergency Management) Framework; d) have the ability to demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills, along with relevant experience in supervising and developing staff and/or volunteers; e) have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. On the date of application, the successful candidate must possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) as they may be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties. DUTIES The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following:- • To assist the Civil Defence Officer in the general management of the Civil Defence; • To assist in the management of Voluntary Emergency Management System; • To assist the management of Fleet Management; • To assist in the preparation and submission in a timely manner and in consultation with Dublin City Council management, of the two-year Civil Defence Plan as required under Section 12 of the Civil Defence Act, 2012; • To co-ordinate the arrangements necessary for the implementation of the Civil Defence Plan; • To represent Civil Defence within local emergency planning structures and to promote good relations with key personnel with each of the local Principal Response Agencies; • To provide support to the Principal Response Agencies (Local Authority, An Garda Siochána and Health Service Executive) in emergency and non-emergency situations in accordance with the Framework for Major Emergency Management; • Represent Civil Defence on the Crisis Management Team; • To formulate, and periodically review, such Civil Defence Plans as are required to comply with its statutory responsibilities; • To continue the support of local community events; • To comply with the policies, circulars and guidelines as set out by the Civil Defence Branch of the Department of Defence; • To attend training provided by the Department of Defence and LCC; • To arrange for the recruitment, organisation and management of Civil Defence volunteers; • To arrange and ensure Civil Defence volunteers are appropriately trained including mandatory training, facilitate progression of training for volunteers, including completing an annual training needs analysis; • To carry out instructions issued by the Department of Defence in relation to the processing of the annual operational grant and any other grants that are provided; • To carry out instructions issued by the local authority/Department of Defence for the purchase, care, maintenance, issue and control of Civil Defence uniforms, vehicles and equipment; • To maintain adequate records, in the manner required and any other reporting requirements as may arise; • To promote Civil Defence as a community resource within Dublin. 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 City 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 and ancillary 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 them 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. SELECTION PROCESS • Posts of Assistant Civil Defence Officer will be filled from this publicly advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dublin City Council. • Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form and assessment questions (if applicable) will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted. • Dublin City Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and/or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. • A panel may be formed on the basis of interviews. A candidate whose name is on a panel and who satisfies the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, subject to the appropriate Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage sanction, be appointed as an appropriate vacancy arises. • The life of the panel shall be for a period of one year from the date of its formation. • Dublin City Council shall require any person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. SHORTLISTING Dublin City Council reserves the right to shortlist candidates to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of information supplied on the Application Form, in conjunction with the answers given in the assessment questions (if applicable). It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The shortlisting process will provide for the assessment of each applicant’s application form against predetermined criteria that reflect the skills and depth of experience considered to be essential for a position at this level. INTERVIEW The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the following competencies; • Management and Change • Delivering Results • Leading, Motivating, Managing Performance and Communicating Effectively • Personal Effectiveness • Civil Defence Knowledge and Experience SALARY: The salary scale for the position of Assistant Civil Defence Officer is; €57,895; €59,276; €60,960; €64,126; €66,017; (Maximum); €68,367 (1st LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the Maximum); €70,730 (2nd LSI) (after 3 years satisfactory service on the 1st LSI). 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 public service 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. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All applicants must refer to the Additional Candidate Information Booklet which can be found at https://careers.dublincity.ie for additional relevant information pertaining to the salary scale and the recruitment process. PARTICULARS OF POSITION (a) The post is permanent, whole time and pensionable. (b) The holder of the post will be required to serve in Civil Defence. Dublin City Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any Department now or in the future. (c) A period of one year’s probation applies where a person is permanently appointed to Dublin City Council. HOURS OF ATTENDANCE The hours and days of attendance for duty shall be as determined from time to time by the Chief Executive. The holder of the post will be required to work outside normal hours at weekends, public holidays etc. UNIFORM 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 Dublin City Council. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of application 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. Dublin City Council welcomes all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds to join its diverse workforce and we hereby reserve the sole discretion to vary the above requirements from time to time subject to the business needs and staffing requirements. IRISH PROFICIENCY As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Irish language, our leadership on the Gaeilge365 programme and to comply with the Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021, we are gathering information on candidates’ capacity to speak Irish. Under this legislation, public bodies are required to ensure that 20% of new recruits are capable of performing their duties through Irish by 2030. While this position is not an Irish language speaking role, we are asking all applicants to indicate their current level of Irish language ability. This information will be used for workforce planning purposes only and will not form part of the selection process for this competition.
