The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has declared that the qualifications for the position of Chief Technician shall be as set out hereunder.
Character
Candidates shall be of good character
Health
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Education, Experience, Etc.;
Each candidate shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: - 3(a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority in the State;
have at least nine years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post;
have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work and have experience in taking charge of such a section or other sections of the work;
have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies;
have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of staff;
possess technical training and experience and administrative experience of a high standard, and
possess a satisfactory knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
Each candidate must be under 65 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. However, the age restriction of 65 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: -
providing necessary information to Senior Management relevant to their area of responsibility;
management and supervision of staff and the co-ordination of duties of staff under their control;
ensuring the efficient delivery of services in their area of responsibility;
co-ordinating the maintenance and management of IT systems in their area of responsibility;
providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which they have been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing office;
Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned, CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ESRI/ArcGIS, Autodesk’s AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite of applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint;
liaising with other Departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work;
functioning as a Team Leader, this includes: prioritising work as determined by the Head of Department/Service, functioning as a facilitator and co-ordinator between team members and other departments and external agencies and being responsible for the allocation of work and ensuring task completion;
creation of drawings and graphics to support the design/ building design process;
preparation of estimates;
preparation of public consultation display material and assistance at public consultations;
coaching and mentoring to Technicians Grade 1, Grade 2, Executive Technicians and Senior Executive Technicians;
undertaking any course of training organised by Waterfod City & County Council which they are designated to attend;
Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
The ideal candidate shall
have adequate knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation & Construction Regulations, and how they apply to the various projects that the Council undertakes;
have adequate experience in management and supervision of staff;
the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams;
have a working knowledge of EU Procurement Directives and national procurement legislation;
have a good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety Legislation Regulations, their implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace;
have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace.
the ability to work under pressure (both independently and as part of a team);
the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams;
the ability to self-motivate to achieve good performance;
the ability to motivate, empower, encourage and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under his/her control;
a track record of delivering results
an understanding of Local Authority services and structures in Ireland;
excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
good knowledge and awareness of statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace;
the skills to schedule/programme the carrying out of work;
an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace;
excellent ICT skills including strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel;
a focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising;
Candidates must also:
have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned;
be suitable on grounds of character;
be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned, candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they;
agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed;
are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.
Desirable requirements
It is desirable that the successful candidate will demonstrate through their application form and at interview that he/she has;
A satisfactory knowledge of the functions and duties of Local Authorities;
A satisfactory knowledge or experience of office organisation;
Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills;
Excellent organisational, time management and leadership skills;
Ability to work effectively under pressure and achieve objectives in a timely manner;
Good understanding and knowledge of local authority policy procedures and practices;
Ability to work effectively as part of a team;
Be self motivated with ability to work on own initiative;
Proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills;
Budgetary management skills;
Supervisory management skills;
Have knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems;
A current, full, Category B driving licence and have access to own car.
The ideal candidate will also:
Be self motivated with ability to work on own initiative
Have strong interpersonal and communications skills and be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all stakeholders
Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace