Sligo County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV). Sligo County Council will, following the interview process, form three panels for the post from which future relevant vacancies may be filled, subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The panels will exist for one year and may be extended for a further period of one year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. Suitably qualified persons are invited to apply for inclusion on the following panels:
- Panel A (Confined to Local Authority Sector)
- Panel B (Open Competition)
- Panel C (Confined to Sligo County Council)
Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only i.e. candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable).
Panel B (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly and external candidates.
Panel C (Confined to Sligo County Council) will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within Sligo County Council only.
The position of Assistant Staff Officer is a support or supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the day to day operation of a work area, section or team, depending on the assignment. The Assistant Staff Officer works as part of a team, supporting managers and colleagues to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers.
The post holder will be responsible for the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and targets set out in Departmental and Team Plans.
The Assistant Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances trust and confidence.
Sligo County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer