Essential Requirements:
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).
Character
Each candidate shall be of good character.
Health
Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Education, Training, Experience etc.
Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application form:
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
Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard,
or
Have had at least two year’s previous service in an office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk/Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority or health board in the state.
or
Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills.
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.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:
1.1. Excellent office administrative experience – including organisational skills, with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise work effectively.
1.2. Strong verbal communication skills, being able to communicate effectively and appropriately with people at all levels.
1.3. Strong interpersonal skills – working well with other employees, managers, customers and the public.
1.4. Good written and proof-reading skills, with grammatical proficiency.
1.5. Excellent I.T. skills (including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
1.6. Ability to undertake work requiring accuracy and attention to detail and to meet established deadlines.
1.7. Ability to be self-motivated and work on own initiative.
1.8. Ability to be flexible in their approach to work.
1.9. Knowledge and understanding of the Local Authority and the role of Clerical Officer.
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.