Reporting to a LAWPRO Regional Co-Ordinator, the Senior Community Water Officer (SCWO - GRADE VI) will be responsible for delivering an annual work programme across an assigned regional geographical area.
The role will require the post holder to take on specialist roles in support of the communities’ team in the day-to-day oversight and delivery of the community functions as well as develop and enhance delivery of the emerging community thematic areas.
They will actively engage with the public in water matters, seeking participation, education, local inclusion, two-way communications, understanding and trust. The post holder will also play a key role to increase public participation in line with the River Basin Management Plan [RBMP] objectives and in the establishment of the five pilot Catchment Community Fora (CCF).
This person will be the main conduit with the management team and the communities’ team to deliver the overall objectives of the LAWPRO programme. The successful post-holder will require strong management and communication skills with an environmental and/or community development background.
TYPE OF POST
To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled during the lifetime of the panel.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
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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, Training, Experience etc.
Candidate must have on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) Possess a FETAC/QQI Level 7 or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering with a minimum of three years’ post qualification experience relevant to the requirements of the role.
or
Possess a FETAC/QQI Level 7 or equivalent qualification in Sustainable Rural Development or Community Development with a minimum of three years’ post qualification experience relevant to the requirements of the role.
or
an equivalent educational qualification with a minimum of three years’ post qualification experience relevant to the requirements of the role.
or
(b) Possess a minimum of four years’ experience relevant to the requirements of the role.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate shall:
- Be able to work within and lead, multi-disciplinary teams and have the ability to supervise, motivate, empower and develop staff through a performance management and development system (PMDS);
- Have strong leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Have an excellent knowledge and awareness of health & safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the work place;
- Have strong communication skills with a proven track record in developing community groups and delivering community projects;
- Have a good appreciation of environmental matters including pollutants and water quality mechanisms by which surface waters and ground waters are impacted by pollution;
- Be able to work within and lead community groups, and motivate, empower, and encourage such groups to achieve maximum commitment and potential; and
- Possess good I.T. skills.
Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense.