The Administrative Officer is a management supervisory position within the local authority and the most senior grade withing a five-tier administrative structure.  An Administrative Officer will generally work under the direction and management of a Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade and may from time to time be required to deputise for senior staff.  The Administrative Officer may have responsibility for a number of staffing grades, and this may include a mixture of administration, technical and outdoor grades.
An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for the department or function to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Local Authority Directorates to deliver a range of both front line and internal services. Front line services include social housing; transportation infrastructure; environmental protection; water; wastewater; recreation; amenity, and cultural services such as the arts and public library service. Local Authorities also pay a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level.

An Administrative Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of one or more sections or units within the local authority and is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to service delivery for their area of responsibility. An Administrative Officer is also expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies within the local authority and work closely with senior management, elected representatives, eternal agencies, and relevant stakeholders to deliver services to the highest standard.
The ideal candidate must therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and willing to take on a challenge.
 

• Panel A (Confined to Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e., candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable).
• Panel B (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants, in order of merit, and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly and external candidates.
• Panel C (Confined to Clare County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Clare County Council only.

Please include supporting documents / certificates with application