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Maxi Zoo is part of the Fressnapf Group, the European market leader in pet product with 2,600 shops across Europe. Maxi Zoo is Ireland’s largest pet retailer and has over 30 shops in Ireland. Maxi Zoo Ireland are driven by the desire to make the life of pets and pets owners simpler, better and happier. We are seeking a full-time qualified Groomer for our Coolock Store Start your career in grooming as a Groomer! As a Groomer in our Grooming Salon, you’ll have the opportunity to build personal relationships with your customers and their pets each time they visit and truly become a part of their family. You’ll get to know their pets’ styles and personalities to create a customized, stylish experience just for them! From that first shampoo to that final strut home, you’ll take pride in the services you provide Why join us? · Service pay- Higher rate of pay from when you reach 12 months service · KPI Related bonus · Employee Discount - we offer employee discount of up to 40% in our stores and 20% in our Salon · Paid leave- Sick leave, annual leave and bank holidays. · Refer a friend scheme · State of the art grooming salon and full grooming equpiment · Advancement Opportunities – At Maxi Zoo we believe in promoting from within as much as possible and developing our team to have a career path. · Community- A chance to work in an environment where employees and customers share the same passion for animals · Educational opportunities- Continuous learning through our induction plan, e-learning academy, classroom training environment and development plans. · Employee assistance programme · Cycle to work Scheme What you will bring: · Fully flexible across 5 days, it is a full time role which includes weekends · Previous hands on experience in grooming salon and/or QQI Level 6 Dog Grooming/City & Guilds · Proficient in all aspects of grooming and clipping all dog breeds to a high standard. · Professional attitude that can communicate effectively with all salon customers and the wider grooming team to build trust and rapport with pet parents. · Time management: Independently prioritise and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes. · A passion for Animals: Interest in grooming/animal care. Are comfortable/confident around all breeds of dogs (large and small) and treats all furry visitors to the salon as they would their own pet. · Personal development: Drives their own development within the salon, is reliable, asks questions, uses time effectively to learn from the qualified groomer in the salon. Sees a long term career in grooming. What you will do: · Consultation - Communicating effectively with pet owners and providing advice and recommendations of the related product assortment. · Customer Engagement - Provide excellent customer service and demonstrate reliability and professionalism by consistently delivering high standard grooms. · Follow-Up and Follow-Through - Follow up with customers after their grooming appointments to ensure satisfaction and address any feedback or concerns promptly. · Sanitization and Cleanliness - Maintaining a clean and organized grooming area, including disinfecting equipment, washing towels and grooming tools, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for dogs and staff. · Product Knowledge – Promote Grooming Services and provide expert advice on products.
Associate Dentist
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team in Henry Street, Ballymena. We are currently welcoming Denplan patients at this practice and we are searching for an Associate to deliver this service. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Associate Dentist, Maternity Cover
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dentist to be part of our family run group of Practices and to join our team for 9-12 months' maternity cover in our Knock practice working Tuesdays and Fridays. Denplan is offered at this practice. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent quality of care and service to our patients. We can offer:
Food And Beverage Supervisor
Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Food and Beverage Supervisor to join our team based at Our Northern Quarter, Belfast International Airport site. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE
Support Worker
CORLANN –WEST REGION POST: LOCUM RELIEF SUPPORT WORKER GALWAY CITY AND COUNTY JOB REF: 96252 Location: Staff allocation could be either within Centre based residential/day centres, or in the Community as Service needs require. The Role: Support Workers provide a key-working caring role for a group of People Supported by the Services. This role comprises two main elements. Firstly, the Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being. Secondly, a major focus of the Support Worker role is to assist and support People Supported by the Services with development on Individual Plan’s and achievement of associated outcomes. In addition, a critical component of this role is to support People Supported by the Services in community participation and integration. Reporting/Responsible To: Staff Nurse in charge/Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator. Qualifications: Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence. Applicants who do not hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence may not be eligible for work in certain service areas. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: Up to 39 hours per week based on a 7 day/night duty roster. Successful candidates will be called if and when required and will be required to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty, sleep-ins and irregular in order to meet service demands. Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata per annum, i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Remuneration: Department of Health salary scales apply as at 01/02/2026 : €34,536 x 11 increments - €47,152 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A Long Service Increment €47,954 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays, sleep-ins and night-duty when worked. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39 hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: It is proposed to set up a locum panel of Support Workers who will be called if and when required to cover for staff on various leave within the Services. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Informal Inquiries please contact recruitmentwest@corlann.ie Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm Tuesday 5th May 2026. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship, July
Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship Introduction: The Congenital Heart and lung Surgery Fellowship is under the direction of Prof JM Redmond, Mr L Nölke and Mr Jonathan McGuiness. The field of congenital heart and lung surgery has developed into a separate super-subspecialty. Optimal surgical results are only achieved in highly dedicated, specialized centres with focused specialists attending to the medical necessities of these very ill children and adults. Central to this team is the congenital cardiothoracic surgeon. It is well recognized that cardiothoracic surgeons wishing to focus their careers on Congenital Heart Surgery benefit from additional, concentrated training in this difficult field. As such, the Fellowship in Congenital Heart Surgery at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin offers an outstanding opportunity for the appropriate candidates. The Cardiothoracic surgery department at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin is the national program serving a population of 4.4million, with a further population (of 1.5million) in Northern Ireland beginning to be served by the same surgical group. The current birth rate in Ireland of over 60,000 means there are over 600 newborns per year with congenital heart disease. Approximately 200-250 will need surgical intervention in the first year of life. This places the hospital in a particularly advantageous position in terms of training future paediatric cardiothoracic surgeons. At Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin (CHI), we perform approximately 500-550 open and closed cardiac cases per year. This surgical caseload encompasses a variety of complex congenital open cardiac repairs and includes correction in even the smallest neonates. We also have an active extracorporeal life support (ECLS) program for cardiac patients. A dedicated paediatric cardiac surgical intensive care unit is staffed by paediatric cardiologists / intensivists / anaesthesiologist. There is also an active cardiac catheterization lab, and a busy, progressive echocardiography and cardiac MRI service. Application and Eligibility
NAAS-- - Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Naas General Hospital. There is currently 1 permanent whole-time vacancy available in Naas Hospital. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Rheumatology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Informal Enquiries: Joan Elliott Occupational Therapist Manager joan.elliott@hse.ie Phone: 045 843030 HR Point of Contact: DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact: Name: Olivia Girvin Position: HR Recruitment Officer HSE Dublin and Midlands Email: Olivia.Girvin@hse.ie Tel: 087 957 4869 Purpose of the Post: The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist will provide the advanced clinical knowledge and expertise to design and implement a high quality service. He / She will be responsible forthe effective and efficient delivery of an evidenced based, patient focused, quality infused Occupational Therapy Rheumatology Service. The Clinical Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage a caseload of patients with complex rheumatology presentations, ranging from acute and progressive conditions. In addition, the Clinical Specialist: · Serves as a leader in service improvement and development. · Develops and implements clinical evidence based practice, research and audit in the occupational therapy rheumatology service, · Provides expert guidance/consultation to other occupational therapists, students and health care professionals via education, supervision and training to ensure they have the required skills & knowledge to deliver evidenced based, safe and effective practice Eligibility Criteria 1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. (https://www.coru.ie/) And (ii) Have five years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification clinical experience of which four years full time (or equivalent) must be consecutive in the required area of specialism. And (iii) Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence. And (iv) Professional Development and Practice Candidates must demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses. And Candidates must demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research. And (v) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office. (vi) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. 2. Annual Registration (i) Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Occupational Therapists Register maintained by the Occupational Therapists Registration Board at CORU. And (ii) Confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC). 3. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 4. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Post specific Requirements: Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of rheumatology outpatients.
Applegreen Graduate Programme: Accounting & Finance, Cohort
We are looking for talented graduates who are passionate about retail, ambitious, innovative and have an entrepreneurial spirit, to add to our global workforce of retail and corporate experts. In return, we commit to continuously developing you and to provide meaningful learning experiences alongside a high level of ownership and responsibility. What is the programme ? Accounting & Finance Our accounting & finance graduate programme is a three-year programme where graduates will have the opportunity to rotate between different finance functions such as Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, Taxation and Consolidation & Reporting. As an ACCA Approved Employer, Applegreen graduates are supported to achieve their ACCA qualification through full exam sponsorship, learning support through a chosen tuition provider and a generous study leave policy. What is the graduate training and development offering? At Applegreen, one of our core values is that we value and develop our people. Our bespoke “Future Leaders” development programme is custom designed to provide graduates with expert training across the three pillars of self, business, and leadership. Featuring a combination of workshops, online self-directed learning, webinars and guest speakers, the programme is structured to develop and strengthen the commercial acumen and leadership skills required to succeed in your career. There is a broad range of topics covered such as business case proposal, influencing and leadership, goal setting and time management, negotiations, effective communications, resilience and design thinking. You are also fully supported to achieve certified diplomas in Microsoft Excel and Project Management and will have full access to a wide library of learning supports via our tailored graduate portal. By investing in this development programme, you will accelerate your pathway to future leadership roles. Why choose an Applegreen Graduate Programme? Find out more today by visiting our webpage: https://www.applegreenstores.com/graduates/
Regional Manager
Background Enterprise Ireland’s remit is to accelerate the development of world class Irish companies to achieve leading positions in global markets. Our clients, employing over 220,000 people across Ireland, make a significant contribution to the Irish economy nationally and regionally. Enterprise Ireland’s (EI) forthcoming strategy, for the period 2025–2029, will focus on supporting Irish business to accelerate sustainably and increasingly contribute to economic growth. The environment in which Irish businesses operate is constantly changing and business needs to be innovative and ambitious to succeed. Our 5-year strategy sets out how we will support Irish business to START, COMPETE, SCALE and CONNECT to deliver jobs across Ireland and impact globally. We will work with our fastest growing to: • Develop leadership teams with ambition • Strengthen management and financial capability • Provide pathways to new sources of funding • Assist enterprises to connect with and realise opportunities overseas EI’s Entrepreneurship and Regions Division plays a key role in the delivery of Enterprise Ireland’s objectives across the country, working with companies and key stakeholders to accelerate development agendas which maximise regional impact. The Regional Manager will report to Regional Director, Southern Region and will primarily support activity in the Southeast but also the initiatives across the Southern Region as required. Role purpose The Regional Manager will be a catalyst for the future growth and sustainability of Irish enterprises in the region, from start-ups to scaling businesses. By empowering regional ecosystems and enabling growth engagement with both new and existing EI client companies, they will ensure a thriving business environment. Additionally, the Regional Manager will play a crucial role in fostering the ecosystem for company growth and accelerating job growth in the region. This will be achieved through strategic collaboration with partners / stakeholders in the region and EI sector teams to support regionally significant clients, making a lasting positive impact on the local economy. Key deliverables • Deep understanding of the regional strengths and gaps with respect to the EI strategy and work on strategic improvements with the regional director that will impact enterprise development • Proactively influence key stakeholder relationships in the region providing and leading a strong strategic representation agenda for the agency (e.g. Local Authorities, LEO, Elected Representatives, Regional Enterprise Plans, etc.) • Develop and manage the relationship with regional infrastructure hubs / centres, previously supported by EI, to ensure client interaction is a priority and to deliver their agreed KPI’s • Proactively engage with the regional funds team to secure relevant new regional infrastructure for the region and to ensure suitable programmes are delivered to the benefit of EI client base • Collaborate with the entrepreneurship team to work on key strategic initiatives to grow the number of start-ups in all regions, including under-represented regions • Proactively position programmes, clusters, and start-up accelerators, driven by regional hubs / centres, to the enterprise base in the region • Identify the regionally significant clients together with sector teams across all divisions and ensure their growth agendas are a focus with local stakeholders to allow clients to compete and scale their businesses • Lead regional business networking events, information sharing platforms including practical initiatives • Support regionals meet the buyer events / supply chain solutions with colleagues, ensuring good connectivity to FDI and large EI clients in the region • Ensure time is spent on the LEO engagement with respect to client identification to transition to EI through the LEO evaluation panels • Co-ordinate the county briefs and regional briefing materials / profiles and to ensure PQ’s are addressed • Work with the Regional Director to actively promote the region as a location for growth and sustainability, leveraging regional specific marketing material and ensure media representation to showcase the region. Work with EI Press team to highlight the region across all media platforms • Ensure the brand of EI is always held in high regard in the regions when representing the organisation • Manage and ensure the smooth running of Enterprise Ireland’s regional operations, where appropriate, including regional offices, regional team, local budget requirements Regional managers will be primarily aligned to the Southeast within and will support initiatives across the Southern region as required. Functional competencies (key skills and knowledge • Strong understanding of the factors that impact regional development and growth of indigenous business is essential • Significant experience of working in a client development and / or regional development role is essential • Strong commercial and strategic skills with experienced ability to identify gaps / opportunities that inhibit growth of companies is essential • Excellent communication skills, including experience in acting as a spokesperson for an organisation • Experience of engaging and influencing with key internal and external stakeholders at senior level both in private and in public fora is essential • Proven ability to manage a team is essential • Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Ireland’s supports to industry and the ability to direct indigenous clients to appropriate programmes and financial supports • Experience of project management, including the ability to oversee / manage significant events • A third level qualification in a business-related area is desirable • Willingness and flexibility to engage with key stakeholders, clients and networks and attend relevant events requiring engagement outside of Enterprise Ireland’s business hours Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies Results Focused The ability to remain outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate timescales. Innovation and Risk-Taking Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk-taking, while always being on the look-out for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations. Problem Solving and Decision-Making The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound decisions. Client Focused The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and Enterprise Ireland strategy. Communicating with Impact to Influence Others Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence their own staff and others, both internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action. Teamworking Co-operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises how these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation and the client. Embracing and Leading Change Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of responsibility and for external and internal clients. Acting / Leading with Integrity Lives the Enterprise Ireland purpose and values, acting genuinely and with integrity, in a manner that builds trust and engages and motivates others, placing the genuine needs of the client, the organisation, and staff ahead of personal agendas. Networking Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the purpose of sharing information. Developing Yourself and Others Creates an environment that enables others to excel in terms of job performance. Salary scale €82,290 to €101,065 per annum contributory superannuation Rising to €104,169 by long service increments €79,483 to €96,009 per annum non-contributory superannuation Rising to €98,963 by long service increments Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale, and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant.
Chief Technician
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq. km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88 kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. The Role Fingal County Council is currently seeking to appoint a Chief Technician for the Planning and Development Directorate. This directorate is responsible for promoting positive and sustainable development across the county by implementing the County Development Plan, making decisions on planning applications, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation and granted permissions. Technicians in the Planning and Development Department come from a variety of disciplines including Geo-Surveying, Engineering, Geo-Spatial, Architectural and Construction Studies. They are involved in various aspects of the Department, including: • Working on exciting projects such as the Fingal Development Plan, Masterplans and Framework Plans • GIS Mapping and Web Map Publishing • Assisting with planning applications • Architectural drawings • Desktop Publishing • Site Surveying including GPS and UAV’s • Utilising ESRI Mapping Software, Autodesk Products and ADOBE Publishing Suite Duties The duties of the Chief Technician include, but are not limited to the following: • Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which they have been assigned • Management and supervision of staff and the co-ordination of duties of staff under their control • Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which they have been assigned, e.g. Autocad, BIM, GIS, Graphics, Revit, Microsoft Office • Liaising with other Departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work • Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultation • Managing work files and providing regular progress reports • Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives • Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to them • Undertaking any course of training organised by the Council which they are designated to attend • Preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, maps and layout drawings, using available software in line with design briefs or project specifications, as required • Carry out all duties / responsibilities in relation to safety and health including risk assessments, standard operating procedures, toolbox talks, inspections, investigation of incidents and making recommendations • Perform day-to-day administrative tasks i.e. maintaining files, preparation of reports and related documentation • Budget preparation and management of same • Writing reports that are timely and accurate, with content that is appropriate to users’ needs • Competent in making decisions on a daily basis with regard to safety, cost, efficiency and critical importance • Representing Fingal County Council at various in-house and external meetings • Attendance at site(s) and carrying out of inspections as required including taking measurements / reading and calculations • Be competent in the use of equipment to carry out tasks associated with technical duties • Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the line manager or his / her nominee from time to time These tasks which are indicative rather than exhaustive are carried out under general supervision. 2. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms: (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority in the State (b) have at least nine years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post (c) have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and have experience in taking charge of such a section or other sections of the work (d) have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies (e) have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of staff (f) possess technical training and experience and administrative experience of a high standard It is desirable that the successful candidate will: • have an understanding and proficiency with Autodesk products and/or GIS software and mapping systems • Be in possession of a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category A1, A and/or B) as they may be required to drive in the course of their duties The ideal candidate shall demonstrate: • excellent communication and interpersonal skills • commitment to the public interest • experience of budget preparation and management • people management skills • project management skills • team membership skills • satisfactory IT skills Candidates may be shortlisted based on the desirables / ideals listed above. 3. The Selection Process Fingal County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, if required. This is not to suggest that any candidate may be unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the duties of the post advertised, but rather that there may be candidates who have demonstrated that they are better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Step 1: Initial Screening In the first instance, all applications received by the latest date / time for receipt of completed applications are screened for eligibility in accordance with the qualifications for the post as set out in this booklet and declared by the Minister for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under Section 160 of the Local Government Act 2001. Step 2: Shortlisting Each candidate’s application may be assessed against pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position as outlined in this booklet. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to provide a detailed and accurate account of their qualifications and/or experience in their application form and to outline the relevance of their experience in the examples provided. Step 3: Interview Candidates who are successful in the shortlisting process will be invited to attend for interview(s). Fingal County Council will endeavor to give sufficient notice of the interview to shortlisted candidates. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available on the date / time selected. Candidates who do not attend for interview will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be at the candidates own expense. An independent interview board will be established by the Senior Executive Officer, People Services, or other designated officer, to assess the candidates shortlisted for interview. The interview board will generally comprise of a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the interview board is to identify candidates who best meet the objective criteria and competencies required for the position and to place them in order of merit. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be qualified in order of merit for appointment to the post of Chief Technician and placed on a panel. It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection process is not concluded until such time as references have been sought and clearance checks, i.e. Garda vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc., have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council. Particulars of Employment The employment is whole time, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory SALARY €60,611 – €62,095 – €63,826 – €65,563 – €67,300 – €68,852 – €70,442 – €71,982 – €73,518 – €76,149 LSI1 – €78,795 LSI2 per annum Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years.
