Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent or temporary vacancies for the position of Staff Officer (Grade 5) in Monaghan County Council shall be filled.
The Staff Officer is a supervisory/management position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for administration and managing the performance of a section/department/team. The administrative structure ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer, through to Assistant Staff Officer, Staff Officer, Senior Staff Officer and Administrative Officer. A Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of a Senior Staff Officer/Administrative Officer or analogous grade.
The role
The Staff Officer has a supervisory role in the day-to-day operations of a work area or as a team leader. The Staff Officer works as part of a team and operational duties may include the day to day running of a section and the supervision and management of staff within the section. This will include assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and standards set out in Departmental and Team Plans, Corporate Plan and Annual Service Delivery Plan.This will require the ability to plan, allocate and prioritise work and monitor and report on progress. Other duties may include representing the Department or the Council on various committees and the successful candidate must be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all internal and external stakeholders.
The Staff Officer role requires excellent administrative, employee management, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment. The ideal candidate will therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services and be willing to take on a challenge. The Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have knowledge of: -
Managing people
Customer service
Planning and prioritisation of workloads
Dealing effectively with conflicting demands
Working under pressure to tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Stakeholder networking and engagement
Financial management
Problem solving and decision making
Project management
Administration and report writing
Operation of ICT systems and standard office software packages
Working effectively as part of a team
Adapting to change
Acting on own initiative
Data Protection
Health & Safety Management
In addition, the ideal candidate will also:
Be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative.
Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the structures and functions of local government, of current local government issues, challenges, and priorities.
Have an in-depth understanding of the role of Staff Officer.
A sound understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work in partnership to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions.