Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be expected to carry out the following non-exhaustive list of duties:

The duties of the office are to give the local authority and
 

1. such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes Local Government Act, 2001, is Chief Executive and
2. to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph,

• Managing the public realm; including parks and open spaces, in accordance with international best practice standards;

• Planning, designing, and directing improvements to local and regional parks and the public realm generally;

• Conservation of built heritage in historic parks and the public realm;

• Managing the natural resources within the public realm including arboricultural management, and bio-diversity conservation;

• Tendering and procurement in relation to supplies, services and capital projects;

• Preparation, contract management and co-ordination of tenders/contracts; including budgetary control;

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: 
 

1. Hold a qualification in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Agriculture, Natural or Environmental Science (level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications).
2. Have not less than five years post graduate satisfactory experience of planning, design, development and management of one or more of the following; Parks, Heritage Landscapes and Gardens, Open Spaces, Green Infrastructure, Public Realm and Urban Design, Urban Forests, Sports Grounds, Recreation and Play facilities, Burial Grounds, Community Gardens and Allotments;
3. Possess a high standard of professional competence and experience;
4. Have the ability to work on their own initiative and as a team member and to manage and motivate staff to achieve corporate objectives;
5. Have good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives;
6. Have proven ability to manage the delivery of projects on time and within budget, including dealing with procurement, contractors, and professional consultants;
7. Have the ability to develop policies, strategies, best practice guidance and the preparation of technical reports as required; and;
8. Have a good working knowledge of the legal and regulatory standards that apply to local authorities, including Health and Safety.
9. Have a good understanding of Planning Laws and Policies and Procedures and familiarity with Planning Applications, Large Scale Residential Developments, Local Area Plans and County Development Plan. (desirable not essential)
10. Competency and experience in the area of information technology; with well developed presentation and drafting skills including Computer Aided Design (desirable).
11. An understanding of local authority services and structures or have the ability to quickly acquire same.
12. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of construction activities, including construction methods, equipment, specifications and contracts and experience in contract delivery.
13. Qualification, competence and experience in the area of landscape design.. A professional qualification in Arboriculture. Desirable but not essential.

Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles