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.
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).
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms –
(a) (1) have passed Final Examination at NFQ Level 6 in:
- Civil Engineering, or
- Geo-surveying, or
- Architecture/ Architectural Technology
or
hold an equivalent qualification
or
(2) have, satisfactory relevant experience, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board/HSE in the State,
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:
1.1.1 Hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles free from endorsements.
1.1.2 Have strong relevant technical capability.
1.1.3 Have a strong sense of ownership of their work and attention to detail.
1.1.4 Work equally well as part of a team or on their own initiative.
1.1.5 Have a strong foundation and ability in the use of technologyHold a relevant qualification in AutoCAD and / or Revit or equivalent.
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.