Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience, etc.

1. (a)        have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four  subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Including Irish and/or English and one of the following:  Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND

2.   have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or
3. hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard.
4. shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff.

5. (a)  be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have no less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post, and

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of employees in supporting roles up to position / grade of Staff Officer, including assigning duties and workload;
• Supporting management in the implementation of work programmes as required by the Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans;
• Supporting line manager to communicate, implement and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility;
• Responsibility for the management of a section or function within the Council;
• Delivery of specific departmental / organisational objectives;
• Management of conflicting demands within a team environment and to prescribed timelines and deadlines;
• Provide on-going leadership, motivation and support to employees in the department / section including resolving day to day problems and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate;
• Ensure full compliance with all organisational policies and procedures including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management;
• Effective communication and liaison with colleagues, managers and customers in relation to operational matters for their section;
• Compile, prepare and present reports as necessary, including preparation of reports or letters, which may be of a sensitive and / or confidential nature;
• Support implementation of good practices with transparent reporting and communications and to deliver accountable services in the department / section;
• Carry out duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making;
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Application forms and further particulars including qualifications, duties and competencies for this post are available on our website at http://www.wicklow.ie

 

The holder of the office will be required to hold a valid Irish/EU full driving licence for class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for exchange, free from endorsement and disqualification