TYPE OF POST
To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTER
Each candidate must be of good character.
HEALTH
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE ETC.
PLEASE NOTE:
· FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION.
· APPLICANTS SHOULD SATISFY THEMSELVES THAT THEIR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
· APPLICANTS WITH NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS CAN AVAIL OF THE ON-LINE RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDED BY QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) AND MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF SAME WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS.
· FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED).
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms have ALL of the following:
- Have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority.
- Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post.
- 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.
- Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and
- Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.
Desirable Requirements
It is desirable that each candidate shall:
- Have the skill set required to carry out the duties as described in the job specification below.
- Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Technician Grade 1 role (or higher).
- Hold a relevant qualification and or proven experience in the use of AutoCAD.
- Have knowledge and understanding and ability to use software packages such as: Arcgis, Revit, other BIM software, Map Info, graphics packages such as the Adobe Suite of software and Microsoft Office packages.
- Possess a satisfactory knowledge of health and safety in the workplace. A current Safepass will be an ongoing requirement.
- Would be a holder of a full driving licence, Category “B”, free from endorsement and be able to provide their own motor vehicle for use in carrying out their duties and their motor insurance policy must indemnify the Council.
- Be competent in the use of equipment to carry out tasks associated with technical duties.
- Have ability to work in a team environment or work independently as required.