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The Position: Waterford City and County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with relevant experience for the position of Visual Arts Curator . Introduction to Role: Waterford City & County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Waterford City & County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. This panel will exist for one year and may be extended for a further period of one year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Qualifications Post of Visual Arts Curator Qualifications: 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 Hold a recognised university (or equivalent) degree at level 8 or higher in the national Framework of Qualifications in Arts, Arts Administration, Culture or related discipline. 4. Experience, Etc. Essential - Candidates shall also (a) Have at least three years satisfactory, relevant, curatorial experience. (b) Have a proven record of arts development including experience in the area of programme development and budget management. (c) Have relevant experience in the supervison of staff . (d) Have an understanding of the current developments of Arts practice , participation and audience development in Ireland and abroad. (e) Have well developed IT skills. (f) Have a high level of organisational and administrative experience. (g) Have a good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace (h) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation. Each candidate must be under 65 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 65 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Duties and Responsibilities The Visual Arts Curator will assist Waterford City & County Council to expand its arts services and expertise in the areas of Visual Arts, The Waterford Art Collection and Waterford’s Visual Art Exhibition programme and associated outreach. The Visual Arts Curator will lead us in a forward looking direction in terms of partnerships with other arts organisations and institutions, to develop education outreach programmes and assist with the creation and delivery of of a Visual Arts Strategy which will be an integral part of the Waterford Arts Plan 2025 to 2030. Background Waterford has a deep commitment to artists, visual arts and other artist-led processes which is evident in its Framework agreement with the Arts Council. This commitment saw the establishment and ongoing support for three significant city based art collectives GOMA Galleries & Studios, the Waterford Film Centre, Rogue Galleries & Studios, a major new home for the Waterford Collection at the the Waterford Gallery of Art, a serious investment into climate controlled storage facilities, the INDEX Gallery in the City Library and the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan. The Waterford Art Collection has approximately 400 valuable objects of art and another 250 pieces from various acquisitions in the amateur sector. Currently the collection is spread between various buildings in Waterford. This position would involve the management of these commitments, the safety, maintenance and conservation of the overall collection, strategic partnerships with other Galleries and all policies covering the above in addition to acquisitions, loans, Collection direction, Outreach and Education. The ideal candidate shall:- · have a working knowledge of the Arts Act 2003 and of Public Art Guidelines as they apply to the local authority and national setting; · have a working knowledge of the Waterford Arts Plan; · have a good knowledge of Waterford’s arts community and its various activities; · have proven experience of, or direct involvement in, at least one of the following: any artform discipline, work in visual arts , project management or other relevant area; · demonstrate a very good understanding of artistic best practice; · have a proven ability to manage a diverse workload, multi-task, and have initiative and drive to work alone and also take direction and engage as part of an effective team; · demonstrate ability to achieve successful delivery of tasks within prescribed deadlines and budgets; · possess excellent verbal and written communications skills; · demonstrate an ability to foster positive relationships with a broad range of individuals, groups and organisations; · possess excellent report writing skills and strong IT skills; · have strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrable experience in the preparation of technical reports and delivery of presentations to a varied audience; · demonstrate an ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed deadlines and timelines; · have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace; · have an understanding of the role and duties of Managers in safety management in the workplace; · have knowledge of public administration and Local Government in Ireland; · hold a clean Drivers Licence. This post will be based in the Waterford Gallery of Art, Waterford City. This role is strategic in focus but will also involve day-to-day management of the Waterford Collection and the Waterford Gallery of Art (WGOA). The Visual Arts Curator will work directly with the Arts Service to ensure that all key objectives of the Visual Arts Policy are met thus broadening the Arts Service in relation to Art Practitioners, Participants, Young Participants in particular and Art Viewers locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. As the Curator will be directly involved with both of the Council’s main galleries in the city and Dungarvan, they will be in the key position to expand Waterford’s artistic reach and reputation. They will work with SETU to aid its visual arts programme and with GOMA Gallery and Rogue Gallery to ensure a cohesive approach to Waterford as both an exhibitor and incubator for visual arts processes. The key responsibilities of the post include, but are not limited to: - · Working as part of the Arts office team to implement Waterford Arts Plan and any policies as laid down by the local authority; · supporting Waterford City & County Council in the ongoing development and delivery of visual arts services provided by the local authority; · Managing and positively motivating staff; · organising and managing visual arts events held by the Arts Office in accordance with appropriate Health & Safety guidelines and event plan management; · managing the delivery of relevant projects to a high artistic standard within budget and within prescribed timeframes as determined by the local authority; · working with the Arts Office team to compliment and support the design and delivery of Arts Office led visual arts programmes and policy initiatives; · representing the Arts Office at public meetings, across departments and national agencies where appropriate; · engaging with the public, artists, and members of the community in a professional manner at all times; · supporting engagement between the local authority and other national and local agencies in the development of visual arts provision for the county; · providing written, comprehensive administrative reports relating to all undertaken visual arts activity for Council Management, National partners or designated committees of the local authority; · assisting in the preparation of a Visual Arts Plans for the development of the arts as may be required by the local authority; · Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive or his officers. 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 and County Council. In addition, the appointee will be required to: · ensure compliance with all regulations relating to procurement of services · comply with Health and Safety legislation at all times · ensure an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders · attend training as required · participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to their grade · undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required, or assigned, from time to time · deputise for other employees of a higher grade as required SALARY Salary scale : €56,754 - €69,337 (LSI2) per annum (EL 03/25). Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. Remuneration is paid fortnightly directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements in the form of flexi time may apply. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Waterford City & County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 30 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Waterford City & County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Location of assignment/appointment: Waterford City & County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense. Superannuation: The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority, 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness to carry out the duties to which they have been assigned. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Residence: The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: Visual Arts Curator employed by Waterford City & County Council will be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Waterford City & County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are to be required to adhere to all current and future Waterford City & County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training: Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.
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Assistant Principal (AP) Transfer Pricing
1. About Revenue Who Are We? Revenue is the Irish Tax and Customs administration and is a large, decentralised organisation with offices in over 30 locations nationwide. Revenue’s mission is “To serve the community by fairly and efficiently collecting taxes and duties and implementing customs controls”. We are a highly responsive and progressive organisation with a reputation for excellence and our core values of respect, professionalism, collaboration, agility, and integrity are at the heart of our culture and how we operate. In 2024, Revenue collected over €107 billion net in taxes and duties for the Exchequer, and €30 billion in non-Exchequer receipts on behalf of other Government Departments, Agencies and EU Member States. Revenue is also responsible for customs trade facilitation and frontier control. Our workforce of almost 7,000 people supports compliance for 4.4 million employments, 0.3 million employers, 0.9 million businesses, 0.3 million VAT traders, 0.1 million customs traders and 1.4 million property owners. The skills, capability and professionalism of our people, the flexibility of our structures, and our ability to harness and support innovation in technology and business practices are key to our success. Revenue's Organisational Structure outlines the type of work done by each of our divisions. 2. The Role 2.1 Job Description The Assistant Principal plays a key leadership role in Revenue’s compliance functions making a strong contribution to the delivery of Revenue's strategic objectives. Two panels1 may be created from this competition: • Transfer Pricing – Audit and Compliance • Transfer Pricing – International Taxation. 2.2 Transfer Pricing – Audit and Compliance The Assistant Principal in this role will be responsible for conducting transfer pricing risk assessments and compliance interventions, to include transfer pricing audits. The Assistant Principal will have the capacity to undertake these interventions and the ability to lead and direct a team conducting a number of such interventions. They will be expected to challenge and confront non-compliance in the area of transfer pricing. The Assistant Principal will also provide transfer pricing support and advice to colleagues across operational divisions in Revenue. 2.3 Transfer Pricing – International Taxation The Assistant Principal in this role will be involved in international transfer pricing matters including resolving transfer pricing-related tax disputes with foreign jurisdictions and assisting in Ireland’s participation in OECD and EU transfer pricing policy developments. The Assistant Principal will be a Competent Authority2 and will have the capacity to resolve Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) and negotiate Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and the ability to lead and direct a team in that work. 2.4 Why Work for Revenue? Making a Difference A career in Revenue is meaningful, varied, challenging and interesting, and can encompass a wide range of activities in the areas of tax and excise, administrative law, and ICT. Revenue staff enjoy rewarding and challenging careers with work ranging from direct engagement with individual taxpayers, businesses, and tax agents; to policy development and analysis; investigative work; legal services; and frontier management to name but a few. Our staff work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. We offer exciting opportunities to solution-orientated people whose values align with ours to help us be a high performing and responsive tax and customs administration. Learning and Development Revenue recognises the value of investing in its staff and developing their skillsets both to their benefit and to the benefit of our overall capability as an organisation. Revenue provides excellent opportunities for personal and career development, as well as lifelong learning in leadership, management, and technical skills. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Revenue is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise and respect the cultural diversity within our workforce, nurturing a culture of dignity and respect for all, with a team dedicated to supporting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Environment We acknowledge our duty within our workplace and to the wider environment. We encourage approaches that reduce our carbon footprint by communicating and managing sustainable practices in our offices, as well as engaging with ‘Green’ Public Procurement policies in securing goods and services. Work-Life Balance In addition to the personal and professional fulfilment of positively impacting on Irish society and the support that Revenue offers its staff in achieving this, other benefits to a career in Revenue include: • Stable employment following a one-year probationary period. • Flexible working hours. • Option to apply for a shorter working week/ year following probation and subject to approval. • Blended working opportunities: while requests for blended working may be facilitated, some on-site attendance will be required in all roles, in line with business needs. 3. Person Specification The Assistant Principal (Transfer Pricing) role is a key management position within Revenue and the Assistant Principals appointed will be expected to make a strong contribution to the continuous development of Revenue’s transfer pricing capacity and capability. Applicants for both panels should have all the abilities required of an Assistant Principal. In particular, they must demonstrate, by reference to specific achievements in their work or academic career to date, that they have a proven record of effective performance and the knowledge required for the role(s) for which they are applying. A description of the Assistant Principal competencies is set out in the Appendix. All applicants must have: • A good technical understanding of transfer pricing and the ability to further develop these skills. • Practical experience of working on, or leading transfer pricing projects such as transfer pricing planning, preparing transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking, transfer pricing audits, transfer pricing dispute prevention or resolution, cross border transfer pricing controversy cases or the valuation of Intellectual Property. • An understanding of how multinational businesses operate from both a legal and commercial perspective and how their transfer pricing policies and/ or tax planning/ tax mitigation strategies impact on risk. • Relevant knowledge and experience of the Irish tax system, law and practice. • Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills. • The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. 3.1 Responsibilities The Assistant Principal will have responsibility for a wide range of functions, including: General Role Responsibilities (both panels) • Analysis of complex transfer pricing issues • The management of a case base and engaging with taxpayers and tax advisers • Drafting internal Revenue instructions and providing guidance to taxpayers • Interacting with other Revenue managers • Coaching and mentoring of staff and the transfer of skills • Preparing reports and recommendations on issues arising for senior management and demonstrating awareness of strategic issues • Contributing to the effective running of the relevant Transfer Pricing Branch. Transfer Pricing – Audit and Compliance • Appraisal, identification and assessment of transfer pricing risk • Managing and undertaking risk-driven transfer pricing audits and other transfer pricing compliance interventions to protect the Irish corporate tax base • Providing operational transfer pricing support to colleagues in other operational divisions in Revenue. Transfer Pricing - International Taxation • Timely completion of transfer pricing MAP and APA cases with Ireland’s tax treaty partners • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with competent authorities of foreign jurisdictions • Assisting in Ireland’s participation in OECD and EU transfer pricing policy developments • Providing transfer pricing technical support to other areas within Revenue. 4. Location This is a nationwide competition. Please select your location preferences when completing the application form. You must only select a location where you would be prepared to take up a position and you may only select a maximum of 2 locations. Please also note you may not change your location preferences after the closing date of this competition. Revenue may, subject to business needs, offer posts in other locations which were not cited as location preferences at application stage. If this occurs, offers would be made in strict order of merit from the panel established. Revenue has modern, flexible, and family-friendly working policies, which include opportunities for blended working. In blended working arrangements, some office attendance in your location preference (and occasional attendance in other locations) will be required in all roles, in line with business needs. Successful candidates are required to remain in their assigned location for a minimum of two years Revenue has an active mobility policy; appointees may apply to move to an Assistant Principal level role in Revenue or another Government Department under mobility arrangements after 2 years in the post. 5. Essential Entry Requirements Candidates must have obtained, on or before, Wednesday, 11 June 2025: a) A minimum of Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (Honours Bachelor’s Degree level) having taken either economics, taxation, accounting, law, business, statistics, analytics or a financial discipline as a major subject in the final degree examination OR qualification as a tax adviser, accountant, solicitor or barrister (i.e., membership or entitlement to membership of a recognised professional body in these areas) AND b) A minimum of 2 years’ relevant transfer pricing experience in a large professional firm, a large corporate business, or a Public Sector Organisation. 6. Application Process 6.1. Completing the Form The application form must be fully completed and submitted correctly to the specified e-mail address. Please note the following information carefully: • The application form is an MS Word document with restricted editing. • You are strongly advised to complete and submit this form well in advance of the deadline. • There is a Guidance on Completing the Form section at the end of the document. Read this in advance of completing the form for hints and tips on how to enter content. • On completion, please save the document as “AP Transfer Pricing 2025 - Your Name”. You will be required to attach it to an email for submission once completed. • Please return in MS Word format only. PDFs will not be accepted. • Should you experience any difficulties completing the form, please contact CSDOpenRecruitment@revenue.ie. 6.2. Submitting the Form Submit the application form, with the subject line “AP Transfer Pricing 2025 – Your Name” to Revenue_Open_Recruitment4@revenue.ie. This email address is for completed applications only. • Incomplete forms or forms submitted in the incorrect format will not be processed. • It is not advisable to submit more than one version of your application form. If more than one version is received before the closing date and time, only the most recent version will be used in the competition. • Earlier versions, although submitted, will not be processed after the closing date and time. • No extensions will be given, and for this reason, it is crucial that you submit your application form well in advance of the closing date and time. • Do not send a link to a file-sharing platform. 6.3. Deadline for Receipt of Applications Closing date and time: Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at 13:00. Applications cannot be accepted after this date and time. 6.4. Photograph A passport style photograph must be inserted into the application form, please see our instructions on Inserting a Photo. 6.5. Queries Please forward any queries to CSDOpenRecruitment@revenue.ie. 6.6. Curriculum Vitae/Cover letter A Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter is not required and should not be submitted. 6.7. Proficiency in Irish Candidates are asked on the application form to indicate if they are interested in an Irish speaking role, should such a role arise during the lifetime of the panel. Revenue will note the interest declared by a candidate and if a role requiring fluency in Irish is available, the candidate’s competency will be tested when coming under consideration for assignment. 7. Selection Methods 7.1. Potential Selection Methods These may include some or all of the following: • Shortlisting of candidates based on the information contained in their application form. • A competitive in-person interview based on the information contained in the applicant’s application form and the essential competencies and experience required for the role. This may include a presentation relevant to the role (topic will be identified when candidates are scheduled for interview). Candidates are not permitted to use any type of recording equipment at any stage of the selection process. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility Citizenship Requirements Eligible Candidates must be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 4 permission4 or a stamp 5 permission. To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28 June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the Public Service by any Public Service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER scheme are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of the VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013) The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013 introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012 as detailed above, it is a specific condition of that VER Scheme that persons will not be eligible for re-employment in any Public Service body [as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011 and the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012] for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under this Scheme. These conditions also apply in the case of engagement/employment on a contract for service basis (either as a contractor or as an employee of a contractor). Terms and Conditions of Service General The appointment is to a permanent post in the Civil Service and is subject to the Civil Service Regulations Acts 1956 to 2005, the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service. Salary: Personal Pension Contribution (PPC Rate) The salary scale for the position of Assistant Principal in Revenue, as of 1 March 2025, is as follows: Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) €80,668 €83,639 €86,651 €89,672 €92,690 €94,431 €97,474 (LSI1) €100,530 (LSI 2) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different to a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s scheme, or the Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Long service increments may be payable after 3(LSI1) and 6(LSI2) years’ satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
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Local Authority Graduate Planner Recruitment
We are recruiting graduates from 10 skill areas We are recruiting suitable candidates to become Graduate Planners with 26 of the 31 City & County Councils in Ireland. The Local Government Ireland Graduate Planner Programme offers graduate planners a rewarding and impactful career in one of 26 of Ireland’s city or county councils. As a graduate planner in a city or county council, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to shaping our towns, cities and rural areas. You’ll get the opportunity to work on innovative projects that positively influence the built environment, support local economies, and enhance the quality of life of local communities Why Local Government? As a Graduate Planner in a Local Authority, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future development of our communities. While furthering your career as a professional planner. What does a City or County Council Planning Department do? The planning department within Local Authorities regulate and manage development within their county boundaries. Planning departments are responsible for building sustainable communities, creating detailed plans that act as a framework to guide future development, as well as providing expert planning advice, processing planning applications, and enforcing regulations to ensure sustainable growth in our cities and towns. Which City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners 26 of the 31 City & County Councils will be hiring Graduate Planners as part of this recruitment campaign. For the purposes of the recruitment campaign the country and the 26 Councils are divided up into 5 regions. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in only two regions. Within each region you will be able to apply for up to a maximum of 5 local authorities within each region). Who can apply?? You can apply if you are: • a recent graduate with an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher in Planning, or • due to graduate this year and expect to achieve an honour in a level 8 Honours degree or higher and • entitled to work in the Republic of Ireland. Existing local authority staff members can also apply if you hold the necessary qualifications detailed above. Applicants should also possess the following attributes, • Passion for shaping communities and tackling town planning challenges and a collaborative mindset • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills It is highly desirable that applicants should at the time of commencing employment hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of Category B vehicles and have access to your own vehicle. It should be noted by applicants that if you are assigned to a rural County Council your employer will require that you are able to undertake work related trips using your own vehicle as soon as possible after commencing employment. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is co-ordinating the Local Authority Graduate Programme recruitment campaign on behalf of the 26 individual City & County Councils in the Republic participating in this national recruitment competition. If successful, you will be offered an employment contract with an individual City or County Council Eligibility qualifications and competence to compete To be eligible for these vacancies, applicants must be able to show the following. 1. Graduate status On or before the date on which a local authority makes you a formal job offer you must provide formal documentation confirming that you have recently achieved an honour in an honours degree (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications). 2. Undergraduates and post-graduate students At the time of application, if you are still a final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student, you can still apply and complete all stages of the application and recruitment process. If you are a final year student and yet to be assigned a grade, you will be asked on the application form to detail the award your course of study will lead to and what grade you expect to obtain when you do graduate. However, you must have proof of having achieved the required award level required (i.e.) an honour in a level 8 honours degree or masters. You must show this to the potential employer as part of the normal pre-employment checks process before they can make any job offer to you. If you can’t prove at the job offer stage that you have achieved at least an honour in an honours degree or masters, a job offer will not be made. Applicants will not receive any job offers if they have been: • asked to repeat exams or • asked to resubmit elements of their final year course work so that their final results can be issued by the university or educational institute where they did the course of study Applicants must ensure that they are in a position to commence employment when required by the employing Council. As part of your employment you must ensure that you will be able to physically attend the Council offices, on a full-time basis, to begin with. 3. Competency You must also be able to show at interview that you have the competencies for the role of a Graduate Planner. These competencies are defined in Appendix 1 of this document. Certain citizenship requirements that will determine whether you can apply or not. Applicants must, by the date of any job offer, fit into one of the categories below Citizen of the European Union You are a citizen of one of the 27 member countries of the European Union Citizen of EEA You are a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of: • the European Union • Iceland • Liechtenstein • Norway Citizen of the UK You are a citizen of the United Kingdom (UK) Switzerland You are a citizen of Switzerland as defined in the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons Spouse or child You are a non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and have a stamp 4 visa International protection You are: • a person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or • a family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification, and • someone with a stamp 4 visa Parent or dependent You are 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 • have a stamp 4 visa Valid Department of Justice visa stamp You must hold a valid visa stamp issued by the Department of Justice which clearly allows you to reside in the country and seek employment, for example, stamp 1g. Existing local authority staff If you are a current employee of a City or County Council and possess an honour in a level 8 honours degree in Planning or higher, then you can apply for the position of a Graduate Planner, as long as your current post has a salary scale that starts below the starting salary for a Graduate Planner (i.e.) €38,956. Ex-public servants who previously availed of incentivised early retirement or a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme You must tell us if you have previously availed of: • a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, and, or • the collective voluntary redundancy scheme. This collective scheme is detailed in Circular Letter LG(P) 06/2013. You must tell us if you are entitled to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment. You must also tell us where you have received a payment-in-lieu for service in any Public Service employment. Why should I apply? Local government is a great place to start and grow your career. The main benefits to working as a Graduate Planner in a City or County Council include: • Starting salary of €38,956 with annual increments • 24 days annual leave per year • Flexible work arrangements • Comprehensive mentoring and structured development programme for career growth as a Planner in Local Government • A structured career pathway that allows you to progress in your chosen career as a professional Planner • Supportive work environment with a focus on well-being Making an application To apply for the Local Authority Graduate Programme, go to www.localgovernmentjobs. ie/graduates and click on and fill out the online application form. The application form asks for details about you, your education and your previous periods of employment. It also asks you to choose the local authorities you are interested in applying for. You can apply for a Graduate Planner position in more than one local authority. Number of Councils that you can apply for Number of regions in which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 2 regions (max) Maximum number of Councils within a region to which you can apply for a Graduate Planner position 5 local authorities in each region (max) You must select an order of priority (1 to 5 with 1 being your highest priority) for the City or County Council chosen in each of your two regions. You can choose to only apply for one region, but it does reduce your chances of securing employment as a Graduate Planner. However, you should not select a City or County Council as one of your 5 choices if you have no intention of taking up employment with that Council. The LGMA will endeavour to ensure that following your interviews the Council you will be assigned to will match your choice of employers. However, unless you score the highest marks at the interview and are placed high up on the panel, we cannot guarantee that you will be assigned to either your no 1 or 2 choices Graduate Planner Development Programme As a Graduate Planner recruit you will take part in a structured development Programme which will be delivered over the duration of your contract. This programme has been designed to meet the demands of Graduate Planner entrants to local government. The aim of the development programme is to make sure that at the end of the three years you will have developed the necessary skills needed to advance your career on to the next level of Planner with your employer (i.e.) Assistant Planner. Each Council will invest in the training and development of the Graduates Planners they recruit. Your employer will provide supports and experience that the Graduates will need to fulfil your potential. Main features of the Graduate Planner development programme The main features and components of the three-year Graduate development programme include: • Block start for all Graduates • Group induction and orientation (centrally delivered) once all Graduate Planners commence employment • Enrolment in the suite of the Planning training courses developed to meet the specific needs of Local Government Planners by the sectors Planning Services Training Group (PSTG) • Dedicated mentoring supports from senior planners • Competency based interview preparation prior to applying for an Assistant Planner vacancy Competency skills and knowledge needed by Graduate Planners are as follows, Purpose and Change • You can demonstrate an understanding of the role played by a local authority on behalf of its citizens and the type of work related to their chosen skills area that local authorities engage in. • You can provide an example of how your qualification and experience to date can be applied to the role of a Graduate Planner? Delivering Results • You can provide an example of where they had to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions of problems encountered. • You can provide an example of where they have had to apply their academic qualification to delivering results as part of a team or as an individual. • You can provide an example of where they have delivered quality work and/or academic project to prescribed deadlines. Personal Performance • You can demonstrate the ability engage in two-way dialogue with interviewers and communicate effectively. • Display an understanding of how your skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the citizen. • You can provide an example of where you have worked effectively with a variety of colleagues in a team. Personal Effectiveness • You can provide an example of when you have been given responsibility where others were relying upon them doing what they were asked. • You can provide an example of where you have worked to deadlines and demonstrated resilience when setbacks were encountered. • You can provide an example of when you have had to show high levels of initiative, ownership of an assigned tasks and demonstrated self-motivation and self-sufficiency. Local Authority Graduate Programme 17 In addition, interviewers will be tasked with exploring you the interviewee’s knowledge and understanding of planning and how planning relates to the functions of a local Council. Knowledge & Understanding of Skills Area being interviewed for • Clarify with you the applicant which of your qualifications is most relevant to the skills area they have applied for? Can they explain why they believe it is relevant? • You can display an understanding of what role the Planning section of a Council plays and what types of services does it provide to the public? • You can identify what in your opinion is the most important part/aspect of the role of a Council’s Planning Officer? • You can provide an example of when you applied your academic learning or skills in an actual real life/work/academic situation?
