ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1.1 Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
3.1.2 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.
3.1.3 Education, Training, 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.
· NON-IRISH QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A DETERMINATION FROM QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS IRELAND (QQI) TO ESTABLISH THEIR COMPARABILITY AGAINST THE IRISH NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF QUALIFICATIONS. OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS MUST ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A TRANSLATION DOCUMENT. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INADMISSIBLE.
• 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:
1. Hold an Advanced Craft Certificate (previously known as National Craft Certificate) (Level 6 on NFQ) in a recognised trade (e.g. Carpenter/Joiner, Plumber etc) or an equivalent qualification.
2. Have a minimum of five years’ satisfactory experience, after completion of apprenticeship, as Craftsperson.
3. Possess at least three years’ experience in supervising and managing employees.
4. Possess a current Safe Pass Card and submit this along with your application form.
5. Hold a current clean full Class B driving licence.
6. Have good technical knowledge and be capable of working on their own initiative.
7. Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping works records.
8. Be capable of reading drawings and having satisfactory knowledge of surveying and setting out of works.
9. Be capable of organising work schedules and motivating staff in completing works efficiently and effectively.
10. Have experience in dealing with the public.
11. Have a reasonable knowledge of the requirements of Health and Safety Legislation and the ability to properly complete Safe Systems of Work Plans.
3.2 Desirable Requirements
Kilkenny County Council can for any position they advertise, include Desirable Requirements. Desirable Requirements are those that would be beneficial to optimising job performance. Desirable Requirements can be used if necessary to reduce numbers called for interview.
It is desirable that each candidate shall:
· Hold a full clean licence of category “C1”
· Have proficiency in IT Skills, such as working with technology, i.e tablets, computer-based software and word documents.
· Have awareness of Health & Safety Regulations and how to apply them in the workplace.
· Experience in preparing reports to Health and Safety Authority standards.
· Have direct experience of construction.
Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny County Council 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.