The duties of the post of Executive Technician Architectural will depend on placement of the post, but in general they will include but are not limited to;
 

• Provide technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which they have been assigned;
• Have a thorough knowledge of AUTOCAD programmes and be able to demonstrate preparation of feasibility, design, planning and tender packages using AUTOCAD and with a knowledge of and commitment to become proficient in BIM and the use of REVIT, Proficiency in REVIT is an advantage;
• Have a thorough knowledge and capability in the use of presentation and 3-D packages such as PhotoShop and Sketchup.
• Have an in-dept understanding of the preparation of detailed design and contract documents for the tender process and ideally in connection with public works contracts;
• Demonstrate experience in the preparation of presentation drawings in support of Planning Submissions;
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and statutory technical standards that govern the Local Authority;
• Have a thorough knowledge of the Irish Building Regulations, associated Technical Guidance Documents and the Health & Safety Regulations in relation to building design and construction;
• The role will include the requirement to attend site, carry out inspections or surveys and prepare reports as required;
• Liaise with and co-ordinate in-house architectural staff and external design team consultants engaged by Kildare County Council;
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of building construction and extensive experience in the development of construction detailing in compliance with the Irish Building Regulations ideally related to the development of housing;
• Demonstrate experience in the successful delivery of detailed production information on a substantial range of projects, including housing within a tight programme;

Education, Training and Experience etc.:

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

1. have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post.
2. have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post,
3. have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work,
4. possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and
5. have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

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