Kerry County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Kerry. The Council headquarters are located at Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee County Kerry and there are five Municipal Districts [Municipal District of Tralee, Municipal District of Killarney, Municipal District of Listowel, Municipal District of Kenmare and Municipal District of Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne]. Kerry County Council has 33 elected members and approximately 1400 staff.
The Council works in partnership with other state, public and private bodies in the delivery of critical infrastructure and shared services. It also operates the Local Government Operational Procurement Centre which is a national shared service with responsibility for managing, developing, and promoting procurement best practice under the Local Government sector led categories of Plant Hire and Minor Building Works & Civils contracts.
Its overall operations are supported by internal services which include ICT, Corporate, Finance and Human Resource functions.
Kerry boasts both vibrant urban centres and active rural based communities, a highly skilled workforce and is home to global companies across the technology, pharmaceutical, food, financial services and other sectors. Its two largest urban centres of Tralee & Killarney are of significant importance to the county. County Kerry also retains its vital role as a premier international sustainable tourism destination and its high number of tourists and visitors to the county is hugely significant to the local economy.
An opportunity now exists in Kerry County Council for the position of Senior Executive Scientist.
The successful applicant will report to the Director of Service Planning, Environment and Emergency Management or his nominee. The role will include responsibility for overall management of a team of staff including scientists, environmental technicians and administrative staff. The Senior Executive Scientist will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority's vision and objectives.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 13th of March 2025
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
The recruitment campaign for this role is managed by the Public Appointments Service.