Local Government Operational Procurement Centre (LGOPC)
Reporting to such designated person as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive, the ideal candidate should possess good professional knowledge and skills, and have the ability to work on his/her own initiative in an independent environment and without constant supervision.
He/she should also be able to work independently or within multi-disciplined teams and should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, have the ability to engage with a wide range of people, and also have good organisation and IT skills
He/she should also:
have a good working knowledge, or demonstrate an ability to acquire a good working knowledge, of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which Kerry County Council operates and adheres to corporate policies, protocols and procedures
have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the 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
have the ability to manage financial resources within a budgetary control framework
Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:
(i) hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Engineering*;
or (ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering; or (iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;
have at least two years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;
possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge
* To ensure that engineering has been studied to the level required by the local government sector, a level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken is equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer Accumulation System) credits.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.