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The Role of the Anti-Social Behaviour Officer Louth County Council is seeking an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to work in various housing estates. This will involve, inter alia, the following: Specific duties will include, but are not be limited to:- Ø engaging in a proactive and positive manner with residents in estates Ø encouraging residents to take ‘ownership’ of their estates through promoting the formation of Residents Associations and supporting the work of existing Residents Associations Ø administering Council policies and procedures in respect of Lettings, Tenancy Agreements and Anti-Social Behaviour Ø enforcement of terms of Tenancy Agreements – e.g. ensuring tenants keep their dwellings and surrounding areas in good condition Ø ensuring a visible presence by the Council on all estates on a regular basis and monitoring estate management to help promote good community relations and prevent anti-social and nuisance behaviour in our estates Ø carrying out property inspections and spot checks on the number and names of occupants in local authority dwellings and dealing with permission to reside Ø responding promptly and professionally to all complaints from members of the public and representations from Public Representatives Ø responding to complaints regarding non-compliance with Tenancy Agreement and incidences of Anti-Social Behaviour to include initial investigation, liaison with the parties involved, co-ordination of response/action and escalation formal processes as appropriate. Ø responding to emergencies as they arise, including outside of office hours when necessary and authorised Ø carrying out appropriate on-site visits, monitoring behaviour and accessing information from various sources in relation to complaints Ø preparing reports as required for submission to the relevant personnel Ø arranging for and serving any necessary statutory notices. Where a particular course of action is determined, the officer will be expected to follow that course of action to its completion Ø preparing evidence for use in court proceedings and appearing as a material witness in court proceedings as required Ø attending at the place of an eviction and co-ordinating all necessary actions to ensure its successful implementation Ø arranging and attending any multi-agency case conferences, which deal with anti-social behaviour in accordance with Louth County Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour Policy Ø liaising with other statutory service providers, e.g. Gardaí, HSE, Department of Social Protection, Tusla, Local Development Agencies, Probation & Welfare Service, Community Based Family Support Services, etc. Ø liaising with other relevant sections within Louth County Council in order to ensure that the needs of local authority estates / accommodation are brought to the attention of the relevant department Ø complying with Louth County Council’s Child Protection Policy and notifying issues arising to the Designated Liaison Officer Ø responsibility for file management, to include prompt responses to all correspondence and recording of calls, emails, interactions, site visits etc Ø operating appropriate technology including new technology as required, e.g. computer systems, hand-held terminals, mobile phones, etc. Ø working at the premises to which assigned during the hours required and in the absence of outdoor duties, remaining office-based and carrying out the duties assigned In addition, appointees will be required to · comply with Health and Safety legislation at all times · ensure an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders · prepare reports as required · 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 Post of Anti-Social Behaviour Officer Louth County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Louth County Council will, following the interview process, form a panel for the post, from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. This panel will exist for 12 months and may only be extended at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Qualifications & Particulars Character Each candidate shall be of good character. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office: Assessment Procedure Candidates will have to demonstrate from their application form to the satisfaction of a short-listing board that they possess sufficient skills and experience in the competencies listed below in order to be called for interview. 1. Understanding Purpose & Change 2. Delivering Results 3. Performance through People 4. Local Government Understanding & Knowledge Candidates short-listed for interview will then be assessed at the interview under the competencies listed above using some/all of the following indicators within each competency. Understanding Purpose & Change · Understands the Council’s purpose, goals and priorities, · Shows commitment to these goals and ensures that the team understands how their work contributes to meeting the Council’s objectives, · Has an understanding of the role of the elected council and the elected members, · Understands and adheres to the Code of Conduct for all employees and complies with all Council rules, regulations and procedures, · Ensures that there is full understanding of and compliance with all Council rules, regulations and procedures for employees within designated area of responsibility, · Supports diversity, · Understands and supports Workplace Partnership, · Represents the Council positively when dealing with the public or other agencies, · Creates a positive image of the Council both within the team and through interaction with the public and other stakeholders, · Understands the need for change and gets this across persuasively to others, · Makes a positive case for change and elicits commitment from others, · Implements change in an orderly and determined manner; & · Co-operates fully in implementing safe systems of work in accordance with the Corporate Safety Statement and relevant Ancillary Safety Statement for their area of work. Delivering Results · Evaluates issues and situations in a logical and objective manner in order to arrive at effective solutions, · Makes decisions in a timely, clear and well informed way, · Helps translates the business/team plan objectives into clear priorities and actions for their area of operation, · Helps establish high quality service and customer care standards, · Allocates resources (staff and equipment) across jobs to ensure that priorities are met and that work is executed in the most efficient manner possible to deliver quality work and services, · Takes initiatives to control and reduce the cost of activities and minimise waste in the services provided, · Abides by the laws, regulations and policies and procedures affecting your employment and the discharge of your duties, · Sets and implements high standards of service delivery in accordance with the established parameters of the operational plans; & · Closely monitors quality of activities and takes initiatives to improve work processes over time. Performance through people · Leads the team/service area in a manner that provides clarity of purpose and a focus on delivery, · Engages with individual staff and the team in a motivational and supportive way, · Leads and develops the team and its members to achieve corporate objectives through the effective management of performance, using the PMDS process, · Builds and maintains positive working relationships and constructively addresses conflict or employee dissatisfaction, · Recognises the value of and requirement to communicate effectively, · Has good written and verbal skills; & · Has good interpersonal skills. Local Government Knowledge and Understanding · Demonstrates a knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, · Demonstrates a knowledge of current local government issues and advocates practical approaches to addressing them, · Demonstrates a clear and realistic view of future trends and strategic direction of local government: & · Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Tenant Liaison Officer in this context. Particulars of Post Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to and received by him/her by virtue of his/her office or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Anti-Social Behaviour Officer is: €49,706 - €59,456 gross per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular Letter EL.02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Location of post Louth County Council reserves the right to assign the post holder to any council premises, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Superannuation A. Officers joining the Public Service after the 1st January 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. A Class rate of PRSI contribution will apply. A rate of 3% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. OR B. Officers who became pensionable officers of the Public Service prior to 1st January 2013 and who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of the net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC). You will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% of your pensionable remuneration to the Spouses & Children’s Pension Scheme. OR C. Officers who become pensionable officers of a Public Service prior to 5th April 1995 and who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required to contribute at a rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. If an option to join a dependent scheme was made you will be required to contribute at a rate of 1.5% to a Dependents Pension Scheme. Retirement Retirement is dependent on the superannuation scheme you become a member of and details will be made available to you upon appointment. Health For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Probation Where a person, who is not already a permanent officer of Louth County Council, is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: · There will be a probationary period of 9 months from date of employment, · The Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend this period, · You shall cease to hold office at end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that your service is satisfactory. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance, thereof. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related (at least one of the referees should be an existing or former employer). In advance of any offer of employment, Louth County Council reserves the right to seek both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. The Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees. Hours of work The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty five hour working week. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Flexitime Policy.
Clerical Officer
The Job: Clerical Officers make a valuable contribution to the provision of the Council’s services. The Clerical Officer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans. They will also be required to operate the Council’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. As part of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s commitment to providing quality services to citizens, the Clerical Officer will assist in delivering a wide range of services across the organisation. Clerical Officers provide a point of contact for customers to carry out their business and access information about the Council’s services. CLERICAL OFFICER COMPETENCIES: A competency framework has been developed for the position of Clerical Officer. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence of such competencies within their application form and at interview. Any short- listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates on their application form: • Planning and Organising work • Customer Focus • Team Working • Personal effectiveness • Communicating effectively • Local Authority Knowledge The key competencies for the role area as follows: COMPETENCY Planning and Organising Work • Delivers a high standard ofservice • Manage time and work effectively • Demonstrates Organisational skills • Takes initiative and is open to taking on new challenges orresponsibilities. Customer Focus • Demonstrate positive customer service attitude • Represents the organisation positively and professionally when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders • Is respectful, courteous, and professional and remains composed even in challenging situations Team Working • Develop and maintain good working relationships within team • Works as part of a team to ensure delivery of plans and schedules • Demonstrate dignity and respect for colleagues • Understand own role and personal contribution within a team Personal Effectiveness • Personal motivation – strives to perform at a higher level • Maintain a positive, constructive and enthusiastic attitude to theirrole. • Takes responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner • Ensures accuracy and high standards in work delivered Communicating Effectively • Communicate clearly • Actively listens and tries to understand needs and perspectives of others • Effective written and verbal skills Local Authority Knowledge • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about the local authority and the services it provides • Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the Councillors/Elected Members QUALIFICATIONS 1. CHARACTER: Each candidate shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Candidates must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms must:- i. have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme, or ii. have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or iii. have at least two years previous service in the office of Clerical Officer, Clerk Typist under a local authority, or Health Board in the State, or iv. have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Understanding the role of a Clerical Officer • Relevant administrative experience and clerical skills • Strong customer service base • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. 2. SALARY: € 29,811 - € 31,543 - € 31,972- € 32,836 - € 34,101- € 35,367 - € 36,634 - € 37,553 - € 38,596, € 39,803- € 40,661 - € 41,860 - € 43,065 - € 45,334 , € 46,945 (LSI) Rates as at the 1st October 2024. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform 3. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS: Persons who become pensionable officers / 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 dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers / employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. 4. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority within the public service Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say:- a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation; b) Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period; c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 5. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week 6. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Clerical Officer is 27 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 7. DUTIES: The duties shall be such clerical/administrative duties as may be assigned to the employee from time to time by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. They shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the Local Authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other Local Authority. The duties of the post include but are not limited to, the following: • Providing clerical and administrative support within any Department/Section of the Council; • Working as part of a team in the delivery of services; • Communicating and liaise with team members, supervisors, members of the public and others in relation to operational matters in their section or area of work; • Providing the highest quality standards in customer service at all times; • Public counter/reception work; • Using Information Technology on a daily basis including standard office packages and financial management systems; • Maintaining high quality records in a thorough and organised manner; • Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard; • Carrying out routine accounts work; • Approaching work in a careful and methodical manner, displaying accuracy at all times; • Creating and maintain any records, reports and returns as required; • Ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures; • Organising and facilitating internal and external meetings; • Completing all essential training successfully; • Participating in the Performance Management Development System; • Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies where required; • Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the office are to give the local authority and (a) such other 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 mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate professional officer, such planning services of an advisory, administrative, supervisory or executive nature 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 including the duty of assisting the Director of Services or other authorised officer, as appropriate, in the supervision of the planning and cognate services of any of the foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of acting for the appropriate professional officer of higher rank during the absence of such officer of higher rank. 8. LOCATION AND RESIDENCE: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign you to any of its functional areas or any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. 9. RECRUITMENT: Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulation, 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: i. Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or behalf of the Local Authority. The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the skill sets identified for the position of Clerical Officer as outlined above. ii. DLRCC reserves its right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information supplied on the application form and the likely number of vacancies to be filled. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications / experience on the application form. 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. iii. Panels may be formed on the basis of interviews to fill vacancies that may arise. The successful candidate(s) may be assigned as required to any of the Council’s Directorates under the Chief Executive’s control or to any premises/location in use by the Council now or in the future. iv. The Local Authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. v. An applicant who withdraws their application at any stage of the competition will not be permitted to re-enter the competition at a later stage. Any claim in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
General Operative
THE JOB General Operatives play a key part in frontline service delivery. The role is likely to be outdoors, operational and manual. General Operatives are expected to carry out their duties in an enthusiastic manner that enhances public trust and confidence in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Although General Operatives are directly supervised, they are required to demonstrate a flexible approach and the ability to work effectively in teams. Their duties will vary according to the requirements of the Department to which he/she is assigned. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL: • Be committed to and conscious of providing a professional service both to internal and external customers; • Have satisfactory experience relative to the duties outlined for General Operatives; • Possess good organisation skills; • Have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision; • Have an ability and willingness to learn and execute new skills and participate in appropriate training courses where required. IT IS DESIRABLE THAT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHALL: • Have a current unendorsed category B or C Driving License; • Have completed manual handling training and possess a current and valid Safe Pass Registration Card; • Have basic computer skills QUALIFICATIONS The declared qualifications for the post of General Operative, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, are set out hereunder:- 1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Candidates must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense, a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (a) have attained such a standard of education as would enable the candidate to carry out efficiently the duties of the position; (b) have a good knowledge of the services provided by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; (c) have an ability to work within a team and the ability to motivate and encourage team members to achieve maximum performance; (d) possess good communication and customer awareness skills; (e) have a willingness to learn and aptitude to use all new technology and information systems and have a natural aptitude for the use of equipment; (f) have a 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. JOB SPECIFICATION 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed from which permanent and temporary appointments will be made. 2. SALARY: The weekly wage scale for the position of General Operative, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is: €559.81 - €574.87 - €612.24 - €614.82 - €617.40 - €619.95 - €622.52 - €625.08 - €627.68 - €630.22 - €630.22 - €630.22 - €630.22 - €632.42 - €634.98 (rate at 1st October 2024) An eating on site and travelling allowance may also be applicable. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services, which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. DUTIES: The duties of the General Operative, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, will be consistent with the services provided by the department/ section to which he/she is assigned and shall include: • Implementing the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s work programmes to the agreed standard consistently; • Delivering services in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council; • Carrying out operational/ manual work at the instruction of supervisors, which is likely to involve working outdoors and at times in adverse weather conditions; • Co-operating with the varied nature of the role and working to achieve departmental goals and priorities in a flexible manner; • Delivering operational services as required by the employing department; • Contributing to the management of public spaces, reporting issues that need to be addressed and supporting with the Council’s broader objectives; • Working effectively as part of a team/crew; • Taking responsibility for on-site Health and Safety issues; • Implementing all Health and Safety regulations and other relevant regulations in the workplace as required; • Submitting any report, whether written or verbal, as and when instructed by his/her supervisor; • Using new technology when required; • Undertaking any course of training, organised by the Council, which he/she is designated to attend; • If assigned to another team/crew in the future, carrying out duties related to such team/crew. 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 Inspector, 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 him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time. 4. UNIFORM/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): As a condition of employment the holder of the post will be required, at all times when on duty, to wear such uniform and /or items of personal protective equipment as are specified from time to time by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. 5. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION: Persons who become pensionable officers / 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 dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers / employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. 6. HOURS OF WORK: The General Operative, Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, will be required to work 39 hours per week. The holder of the position may also be required to work outside his/her assigned hours of duty. Any work, which the holder of the post is authorised or required to do after completion of a normal day’s work will be paid at the rates as agreed and appropriately sanctioned, or whatever alternative arrangement is applicable. 7. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority in the Republic of Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation; b) Such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may, at her discretion, extend such period; c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 8. ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave entitlement for the position of Driver Road Sweeper is 24 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. Prior authorisation is essential before annual leave is taken. The granting of annual leave at any particular time is always subject to the requirements of the council and all annual leave is liable to suspension during periods of exceptional pressure. The final decision in allocating leave rests with Management. 9. LOCATION & RESIDENCE: Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign Employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice. 10. RECRUITMENT: Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulation, 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: i. Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by, or on behalf of the Local Authority. The County Council will not be responsible for any expenses a candidate may incur in attending for interview. The merits of candidates shall be assessed by reference to their suitability for appointment, general knowledge and intelligence with extra credit for educational qualifications and experience of value, if any. ii. DLRCC reserves its right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Shortlisting will be completed on the basis of information supplied on the application form and the likely number of vacancies to be filled. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications / experience on the application form. 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. iii. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Council that he/she possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year reckoned from the date of the formation of the panel unless extended. iv. The Local Authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. v. An applicant who withdraws his/her application at any stage of the competition will not be permitted to re-enter the competition at a later stage. 11. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: • Than National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 to 2016 came into effect on 29th April 2016. The Act places a statutory obligation on Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to ensure that ‘any work or activity which is carried out by a person, a necessary and regular part of which consists mainly of a person having access to, or contact with children or vulnerable persons will be subject of Garda Vetting’. • Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. • It is important to remember that this is a competitive process for a role where integrity is paramount. Sharing information on the selection / interview process e.g. through social media or any other means, may result in a candidate being disqualified from the competition. • Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording equipment on its premises or online interviews. 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. • An applicant who is found to be ineligible at any stage of the competition will not be further considered. Provision of inaccurate, untrue or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal. • A candidate who does not attend for interview when and where required by the Council, or who does not, when requested, furnish such evidence as Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will no longer be considered for selection. • All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. • In the event of an offer of employment each candidate be required to provided evidence that they meet all the criteria as set out above and also on condition of satisfactory references. • For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. • Posts of General Operative will be filled from this advertised competition. Selection shall be by means of a competition conducted by or on behalf of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Candidates should note that the information provided by them in their application form will form the basis on which eligibility and short listing is conducted. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to undertake eligibility and /or shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION Essential Requirements An Assistant Engineer is currently the entry grade for the four tiers of engineering posts within Offaly County Council. These range from Assistant Engineer through to Executive, Senior Executive and Senior Engineer grades. Assistant Engineers work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the previously outlined Local Authority Directorates to deliver key local authority services. These include social housing; transportation infrastructure; environmental protection; water, wastewater, & solid waste, recreation and amenity provision and community development. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Assistant Engineer will from time to time be required to deputise for Executive Engineers or more senior personnel and must be willing to take on this challenge. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: QUALIFICATIONS 1. Character: Each candidate must be of good character. 2. Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.: Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: a) hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering, b) have at least two year’s satisfactory relevant engineering experience; and c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE 1. The Post: The post is whole time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. 2. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale, and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €45,802 - €71,185 LSI 2. 3. Duties: You shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. You may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: · Carrying out of engineering and ancillary duties as assigned and provide support to senior personnel within the relevant divisions of the local authority · Designing and preparing contract documentation and making recommendations on appointment of successful contractors · Preparing and managing framework panels ensuring adherence to procurement requirements · Preparing ‘Part 8’ planning documentation and consultation processes to include liaison with elected members, government departments, state agencies and other relevant stakeholders · Contract administration of construction, operations and maintenance works · Supervise staff and contractors as required · Preparing and effectively managing budgets where responsibility for project delivery has been specifically assigned · Identifying opportunities for improvements or efficiencies in service delivery · To propose improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of existing practices or systems · Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace · Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and Offaly County Council’s Safety Management Systems · Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement · Dealing efficiently, effectively and professionally at all times with stakeholders including local authority staff, elected members, community groups, businesses and residents · Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies where required · Compiling, preparing and presenting reports as necessary to a variety of stakeholders · Carrying out duties in a politically neutral and impartial manner that enhances public trust and confidence in the local authority decision making process · To act or deputise for senior personnel in their absence when required · Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time 4. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. 5. Working Hours: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours system is in operation subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. 6. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended) 7. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 8. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of the Offaly County Council Probation Policy will apply. 9. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 : New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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 dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay, pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1st January 2013: 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 (ie. 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 Childrens 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. 10. Retirement: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 65 years. 11. Travel: Holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Local Authority Travel and Subsistence Policy. Offaly County Council, as employer, must be indemnified on your insurance policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. 12. Taking Up Appointment: Offaly County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Planner
Essential Requirements An Assistant Planner is currently the entry grade for the four tiers of planning posts within Offaly County Council. These range from Assistant Planner through to Executive, Senior Executive and Senior Planner grades. Assistant Planners work within the planning section, which is itself currently within the Planning, Heritage, Economic Development, Tourism, Housing including Corporate Buildings and Municipal District of Tullamore Directorate. The section works broadly under four headings as follows: Forward Planning, Development Management, Enforcement (including taking charge of housing developments) and Special Projects (such as greenway development & urban /rural renewal schemes). However, an Assistant Planner will be required to input into multi-disciplinary project teams on occasion, under the direction and line management of a Senior Executive Planner. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at a local level. The Assistant Planner will from time to time be required to deputise for Executive Planners or more senior personnel and must be willing to take on this challenge. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: · Local authority services, its key stakeholders and relationships · Local government structures and its democratic role and mandate · Current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector, particularly in relation to planning policy and practice · Key policies guiding the local government sector · National, Regional and Local planning issues · Fostering and maintaining wide ranging productive working relationship both internally and externally to the organisation · Implementing change · Public Service values The ideal candidate should also have a good technical knowledge base and experience of planning policy and practices to include the following: · Planning legislation & procedures across the areas of forward planning, development management and enforcement in particular · Current and future planning issues facing Co. Offaly and its wider region · Administration, report writing and putting across a well-researched and reasoned recommendation · Awareness of and Management of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace · Operating ICT systems, in particular word processing, presentation and GIS systems · Prioritising of work effectively · Acting on own initiative · Dealing effectively with conflicting demands · Working under pressure to tight deadlines Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of the following specific areas: Planning Policy & Practice: Experience and detailed knowledge of the practical application of : · Irish Planning legislation and key relevant European Directives, including associated procedures · Planning issues relevant to Co. Offaly and its wider region · Historical, emerging and topical planning trends & issues in Ireland · Report writing and communication of a reasoned assessment or recommendation · Health and Safety legislation Delivering Results: · Problem solving and decision making, particularly in situations of conflicting demands · Organising work programmes and implementing solutions, especially to deadlines · Managing resources and achieving efficiencies · Delivering Quality Outcomes Performance Through People: · Motivation and positivity as part of a team · Managing Performance · Communicating Effectively Personal Effectiveness: · Resilience and Personal Well-Being · Integrity & Public Service Values · Personal Motivation and Initiative · Understanding the structures and environment within which the local authority sector operates · Personal vision for the future of planning in Co. Offaly · Political awareness QUALIFICATIONS Post of Assistant Planner 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, Experience, etc. Candidates shall: a) Hold a qualification in Planning (at least level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications); b) have at least two year’s satisfactory relevant experience of planning work; c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE Post of Assistant Planner The Post: The post is whole-time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale, and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €43,728 – LSI €68,246. Duties: You shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. You may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: · Conducting site visits & preparing recommendations on assigned planning applications including applications made directly to An Bord Pleanala where a local authority report is requested. · Preparing responses to pre-planning requests & holding pre planning meetings. · Preparing responses to planning appeals, attendance and input at oral hearings as necessary. · Carrying out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement and derelict sites, including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence. · Preparation of reports on the taking charge of residential developments. · Preparing responses for submissions on compliance with planning conditions. · Advising on and preparation of recommendations on ‘Section 5’ exempted development declaration applications and other declarations as directed. · Giving planning advice on the preparation and processing of “Part 8” Local Authority development applications. · Responding to planning queries, completions of returns etc. from other Council departments and national and regional Government / statutory agencies, external bodies as directed. · Carrying out survey work, research, analysis, drafting policies and proposals, preparing written statements and maps and other work as required on the agreed Forward Planning work programme, including but not limited to, plans, other planning strategies and studies, urban and rural renewal strategies / plans, urban design / public realm strategies. · Input into the preparation of, management and administration of environmental assessments of planning applications and plans / programmes as required. · Assistance in organising and facilitating public consultation and participation including attendance at meetings and other public forums, making presentations and recording and responding to queries. · Dealing professionally and courteously with queries from members of the public and their agents. · Providing a high level of service to public representatives, including attendance at and presentations to the relevant Strategic Policy Committee and at meetings of the Council, including at Municipal District level. · Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace · Engaging in Continuing Professional Development/Training. · Incorporating the use of IT and efficiencies into work practices. · Preparation for and attendance at staff meetings. · Acting or deputising for senior personnel in their absence when required · Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours : The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty- five hours working week , hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of Offaly County Council’s Probation Policy will apply. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Executive Engineer
JOB DESCRIPTION Essential Requirements The Executive Engineer is currently the second level of the four tier engineering posts within Offaly County Council. These range from the entry grade of Assistant Engineer through to Executive, Senior Executive and Senior Engineer posts. An Executive Engineer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the previously mentioned Directorates to deliver key local authority services which include social housing; transportation infrastructure; environmental protection; water, wastewater, & solid waste, recreation and amenity provision and community development. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: 4. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. 5. Working Hours: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty--five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours system is in operation subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. 6. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended) 7. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. 8. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of the Offaly County Council Probation Policy will apply 9. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 : New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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 dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay, pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1st January 2013: 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 (ie. 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 Childrens 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Executive Planner
JOB DESCRIPTION An Executive Planner is currently the second grade within the four tiers of planning posts within Offaly County Council. These range from Assistant Planner through to Executive, Senior Executive and Senior Planner grades. Executive Planners work within the planning section, which is itself currently within the Planning, Heritage, Economic Development, Tourism, Housing including Corporate Buildings and Municipal District of Tullamore Directorate. The section works broadly under four headings as follows: Forward Planning, Development Management, Enforcement (including taking in charge of housing developments) and Special Projects (such as greenway development & urban /rural renewal schemes). However, an Executive Planner will be required to input into multi-disciplinary project teams on occasion, under the direction and line management of a Senior Executive Planner. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at a local level. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST The Executive Planner will from time to time be required to deputise for a Senior Executive Planner or more senior personnel and must be willing to take on this challenge. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week , hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remunertation will be paid in respect of such activities The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlemnt is 30 days per annum. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of Offaly County Council’s Probation Policy will apply. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Persons who commenced Public Sector Employment prior to 1st January 2013: 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. Retirement: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 65 years. Travel: When required to do so, holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Offaly County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Offaly County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obligd to notify the Council immediately. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Executive Technician (Planning)
JOB DESCRIPTION Offaly County Council’s Planning Department is responsible for managing the location, amount, and type of development within the county. The Department is subdivided into Development Management, Forward Planning and Enforcement divisions. It has strong cross – departmental dealings, and operates in a manner of consultation and participation with the general public, government bodies and other stakeholders. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POST An Executive Technician is the third tier within the five grade Local Authority Technician grouping, which ranges from the entry grade of Technician Grade 2 up to the post of Chief Technician. Technicians work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the previously outlined Local Authority Directorates to deliver a wide variety of key local authority services. These include social housing; transportation infrastructure; environmental protection; water, wastewater, & solid waste, recreation and amenity provision and community development. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Council employs several different disciplines of Technicians including civil/structural, environmental and architectural/building. Technicians can be based in various locations throughout the organisation including the Head Quarters in Tullamore or Municipal District offices situated in strategic locations through the county. An Executive Technician will from time to time be required to deputise for more senior personnel and must be willing to take on this challenge. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and shall demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of: 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, experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – (a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post in a local authority or health board in the state (b) have at least five years satisfactory relevent experience having attained qualification as a technician (c) have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work (d) possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies and 4. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, hold a full valid driving licence for Class B vehicles. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE The Post: The post is whole time and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department circular. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale, and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €48,280 - €57,809 (LSI 2) Duties: You shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. You may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: Under the direction and supervision of the appropriate line manager, the position involves the provision of such architectural or ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory, or executive nature as may be required by the Council in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours: The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including evening and weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours system is in operation subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangement for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 (as amended) Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of the Offaly County Council Probation Policy will apply. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 : New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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 dependant or qualified children). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Pension and retirement lump sum based on career-average pay, pensions will be co-ordinated with the State Pension Contributory (SPC). For persons who commenced public sector employment prior to 1st January 2013: 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 (ie. 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 Childrens 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. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Graduate Planner
JOB DESCRIPTION Essential Requirements Graduate Planners work within the planning section, which is itself currently within the Planning, Heritage, Economic Development, Tourism, including the Municipal District of Birr Directorate. The section works broadly under four headings as follows: Forward Planning, Development Management, Enforcement (including taking charge of housing developments) and Special Projects (such as greenway development. However, a Graduate Planner will be required to input into multi-disciplinary project teams on occasion. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at a local level. · The Graduate Planner will work under the direction and management of the Senior Planner or other employee designated by the Director of Services as appropriate. · The Graduate Planner will be required at times to work on their own initiative as circumstances demand on a broad range of projects. They will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team in the Council’s busy Planning Department. · The role requires good administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills depending on assignment. · The successful candidate will be expected to carry out his/her duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of the following specific areas: Planning Policy & Practice: Knowledge of the practical application of : · Irish Planning legislation and key relevant European Directives, including associated procedures · Planning issues relevant to Co. Offaly and its wider region · Historical, emerging and topical planning trends & issues in Ireland · Report writing and communication of a reasoned assessment or recommendation · Health and Safety legislation Personal Effectiveness: · Resilience and Personal Well-Being · Integrity & Public Service Values · Personal Motivation and Initiative · Understanding the structures and environment within which the local authority sector operates · Personal vision for the future of planning in Co. Offaly · Political awareness 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, Experience, etc. Candidates shall: a) Hold an honours degree (level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Planning Desirable requirements: It is desirable candidates: · Hold a Masters qualification in Town Planning · Demonstrate an understanding of good planning practice and a good knowledge of the relevant regulations · Have good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. PARTICULARS OF OFFICE The Post: The post is whole-time, temporary and pensionable. A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel will be used to fill temporary positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale, and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay. The current salary scale applicable to the post is €35,960 - €38,742 - €42,723 - €46,352. Duties: You shall perform such duties as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the Chief Executive is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties. You shall, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. You may be required to work outside your normal job description from time to time. The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require: · Conducting site visits & preparing recommendations on assigned planning applications including applications made directly to An Bord Pleanala where a local authority report is requested. · Preparing responses to pre-planning requests & holding pre planning meetings. · Preparing responses to planning appeals, attendance and input at oral hearings as necessary. · Carrying out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement and derelict sites, including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence. · Preparation of reports on the taking in charge of residential developments. · Preparing responses for submissions on compliance with planning conditions. · Advising on and preparation of recommendations on ‘Section 5’ exempted development declaration applications and other declarations as directed. · Giving planning advice on the preparation and processing of “Part 8” Local Authority development applications. · Responding to planning queries, completions of returns etc. from other Council departments and national and regional Government / statutory agencies, external bodies as directed. · Carrying out survey work, research, analysis, drafting policies and proposals, preparing written statements and maps and other work as required on the agreed Forward Planning work programme, including but not limited to, plans, other planning strategies and studies, urban and rural renewal strategies / plans, urban design / public realm strategies. · Input into the preparation of, management and administration of environmental assessments of planning applications and plans / programmes as required. · Assistance in organising and facilitating public consultation and participation including attendance at meetings and other public forums, making presentations and recording and responding to queries. · Dealing professionally and courteously with queries from members of the public and their agents. · Providing a high level of service to public representatives, including attendance at and presentations to the relevant Strategic Policy Committee and at meetings of the Council, including at Municipal District level. · Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace · Engaging in Continuing Professional Development/Training. · Incorporating the use of IT and efficiencies into work practices. · Preparation for and attendance at staff meetings. · Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time. Work Base: Offaly County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department or premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide him/herself at his/her own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work. Working Hours : The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty-five hours working week , hours may vary from time to time. The working hours may be reviewed at any time by the Council. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including at weekends, as necessary. No additional remuneration will be paid in respect of such activities. The provisions of Offaly County Council’s Time and Attendance Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time. A flexible working hours’ system is in operation and may be availed of subject to the terms and conditions of the Time and Attendance Policy. Annual Leave: The current annual leave entitlement is 24 – 26 days per annum, after 5 years service. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended). Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Probation: Appointees will be on probation for the first year of employment. The terms of Offaly County Council’s Probation Policy will apply. Superannuation: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: New members joining the Public Sector on or after 1st January, 2013 will be required to join the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Scheme applies to all pensionable first-time entrants to the Public Service as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. A rate of PRSI contribution will be required of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 3% 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). This includes a contribution to a Spouse’s and Children’s Scheme. Persons who commenced Public Sector Employment prior to 1st January 2013: 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 Retirement: Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012: The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Minimum pension age of 66 years, rising to 67 years and 68 years in line with State Pension age changes, is applicable. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004: There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ from 1st April, 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service, under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a ‘New Entrant’ to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 is subject to compulsory retirement age of 65 years. Travel: When required to do so, holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose, provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Offaly County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Offaly County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately. Taking Up Appointment: The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if he/she fails to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint him/her. Recruitment: Shortlisting: Normally the number of applications received for a position exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies to the position. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying for the position are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, Offaly County Council may decide that a certain number only will be invited to same. In this respect, Offaly County Council provide for the employment of a short listing process to select a group for interview who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position based on the specific competencies identified in the job description. An expert board will examine the application forms against a pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form and also to demonstrate sufficient evidence of the competencies required for this position. On occasion a shortlisting interview may take place. Competitive Interview: Selection will be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. The number of persons to be invited shall be determined by the Local Authority having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Candidates will be notified of the means through which the interview will be conducted prior to their interview date. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. Appeals: Offaly County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy document is available from the Human Resources Department. This document includes details of the appeals procedure available to applicants for each stage of the recruitment process. Right to Review: Offaly County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy document is available from the Human Resources Department on the HR page of iPortal or on our website at www.offaly.ie/careers . This document includes details of the review procedure available to applicants for each stage of the recruitment process. Health: Where a permanent post is being filled, it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before he/ she is appointed, to undergo, at their expense, a medical examination by the local authority’s Occupational Health Medical Advisor. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Safety & Welfare: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Offaly County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. He/She shall familiarise him/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in a disciplinary action. If required, the successful candidate shall wear protective clothing and have on his/her person at all times a valid safepass card. Should he/she not hold a valid safepass card, a course shall be undertaken to attain the card. Training: It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. Reference/Documentary Evidence: Each candidate may be required to submit as references, the names and addresses of two responsible persons to whom he/she is well known but not related, at least one of whom must be a former/current employer. Candidates may be required to submit documentary evidence to the local authority in support of their application. The admission of a person to a competition or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying that Offaly County Council is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If you do not meet the essential entry requirement but nevertheless attend for interview you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position Offaly County Council will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of the candidate. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
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