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 must have (a)(1) OR (a)(2) OR (a)(3) AND (b).
(a) (1) have passed the N.C.E.A./H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in: Civil Engineering, or Geo-surveying, or Construction Studies, or Construction Studies in Building Maintenance,
or Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics, or hold an equivalent qualification and have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned
OR
(a) (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,
and
have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous post,
OR
(a) (3) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or Health Board/HSE in the State
(b) possess adequate training or experience relating to the control and supervision of staff.
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 Hold a relevant qualification in AutoCAD and / or Revit or equivalent.
1.2 Be proficient in the use of software packages such as: Arcgis, Revit, CAD, Map Info, Graphics packages & Microsoft Office.
1.3 Have a thorough knowledge of the Building Regulations (TGD’s) 1997-2021, the BC(A)R Regulations 2014 and the Health & Safety Regulations in relation to building design and construction.
1.4 Be experienced in managing building or civil works contractors for the successful delivery of projects.
1.5 Have experience in carrying out topographical surveys and have familiarity with the relevant equipment.
1.6 Have a knowledge of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
1.7 Have the ability to work in a team environment or work independently as required.
1.8 Hold a full Irish driving licence for class B vehicles.