Applications are now invited from suitably qualified persons for the following vacancy with Longford County Council. Graduate Planners work within the planning section. The section works broadly under four headings as follows: Forward Planning, Development Management, Enforcement and Public Realm. Local Authorities also pay a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at a local level. The Graduate Planner will work under the direction and management of a Senior Planner or other employee designated by the Director of Services as appropriate. The Graduate Planner will be required at times to work on their own initiative as circumstances demand on a broad range of projects. They will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary project team in the Councils busy Planning Department.The role requires good administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills depending on assignment. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.