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).
1.1.1 Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
1.1.2 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.
1.1.3 Education, Training, Experience etc.
Candidate must have on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
A. Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in science.
B. Have at least two years’ relevant satisfactory experience of scientific work and
C. Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.
D. Hold a current full driving licence in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent (free from endorsements) in the EU Model Driving License on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications.
1.1.4 Required Knowledge:
It is essential that the ideal candidates have:
Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
Ability to build networks and successfully influence key internal and external stakeholders.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience in the preparation of technical reports and the delivery of presentations to a varied audience in various formats.
Ability to pinpoint the critical information and address issues logically.
An ability to prepare and present technical reports.
Ability to deal with complex and confrontational situations.
Effective investigational skills and the ability to respond to complaints.
Excellent organisation skills and possess the drive to deliver the required results.
Strong information and communications technology skills.
Good understanding of environmental policy, regulation and legislation.
Have good knowledge and awareness of the statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation and the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.
1.1.5 Desired knowledge:
It is desirable that the ideal candidate has knowledge of:
European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations.
Water Framework Directive.
Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977-1990.
Water Quality and agricultural impacts.
Existing knowledge and or experience in Catchment Science and Management and farm inspection skills.