Broadband Development Officer is a position within the Information Systems Department structure and is responsible for the management of complex multi-disciplinary ICT projects. The role of the Broadband Development Officer falls into three main categories:
To facilitate the successful Management of the National Broadband Plan in County Waterford by acting as a single point of contact for the successful NBP contractor(s) and telecommunications companies generally.
To support the implementation a Digital Strategy to encourage take up of high-speed connectivity amongst all sectors of the population, including the creation of awareness of and the stimulation of demand for broadband services.
Leading procurement processes for ICT hardware, software, and services, including drafting specifications, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.
key responsibilities
Duties of the position shall include but are not limited to: HIGH-LEVEL RESPONSIBILITIES The remit of the Broadband Development Officer is to project manage internal and external interactions in respect of the NBP, as well as with any telecommunications company that is seeking to roll out infrastructure in the county. The appointed officer will be the dedicated local point of contact in Waterford City and County Council with responsibility for promoting telecommunications infrastructure development and will act as the liaison with operators on coverage and roll out issues. This post will also help develop the local digital strategy to ensure that full use is made of the new infrastructure once in place.
Qualifications
The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has declared that the qualifications for the position of Broadband Development Officer (Grade 7) shall be as set out hereunder;
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their own expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates.
Education, Training, Experience, etc.
Candidates must have, on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:
A) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree) in a relevant computing discipline and at least 4 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, with computing taken in the final year and at least 5 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
A Level 7 NFQ major award qualification in a relevant computing discipline and at least 5 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
A Level 6 NFQ major award qualification in a relevant computing discipline and at least 6 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
And
have satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
4. Age Each candidate must be under 65 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.