Sligo County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Staff Officer (Grade V).  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 Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team. The Staff Officer role requires excellent administrative, employee management, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment.

The Staff Officer works as part of a team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and standards set out in Departmental and Team Plans. The post holder has a supervisory role in the day to day operations of a work area or as a team leader and is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
 

Sligo County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer