Duties:
The General Services Supervisor shall arrange under the direction of the Senior Executive Engineer/Area Engineer the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work including those set out hereunder:
 

1. To supervise workers and to direct workers in his/her area and all works in their charge, ensuring that work groups have adequate supplies of materials, tools and equipment for the works in hand and that works are properly and safely completed in accordance with the relevant legislation.
2. To supervise the performance of all machinery and plant in his/her area and to ensure that all plant is fully utilised (properly and safely operated and gainfully employed).
3. To supervise, if so directed, the work of any employee who may be appointed in charge of one or more teams (gangers or the work of one or more gangers, craftsman, lorry driver or general operatives for the execution of works) in his/her area.
4. To be responsible for the efficiency of road, sanitary, housing and other works in the area and be responsible for the taking of levels, and to carry out all instructions and furnish any reports, diaries, records or other particulars prescribed by the Senior Executive Engineer/Area Engineer.
5. To respond to reasonable requests for assistance by elected members/ other bodies/members of the public and to carry out duties outside normal working hours.
6. To report immediately, the circumstances of any inefficiency or unsatisfactory work of service in his/her charge and to carry out the direction consequent on such reports.
7. To carry out early and late inspections of work groups, in accordance with general direction, and to attend on the roads, assets or on works during the normal working hours of the Council’s employees. To respond to reasonable requests for assistance by Line Management and to carry out duties outside normal working hours. The person appointed will be required to work (overtime) after normal hours as and when required subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001.
8. To travel as required and inspect public property in his/her area, and to take all necessary steps for keeping them in good repair at all times, subject to the general direction of the Senior Executive Engineer/Municipal District Engineer.
9. To collect and check time books and prepare pay sheets, and to take them to the appropriate office for examination at the appropriate time.
10. To see that all signage or other notices in his/her area are maintained in a proper condition and to report vandalism of such items.
11. To keep records of all work done including materials produced, supplied and used, and quantities of work done.  To check measurement of loads, etc., so as to verify that they contain the amounts specified.  He/she should maintain a personal daily diary, which can be inspected at any time.  This diary may be electronic or manual.  This diary to include detailed accounts of incidents, which could lead to litigation by others.
12. To prepare requisitions for articles or materials required for road, housing and other works in his/her area, and to complete all forms required in connection with supply of such articles or materials.
13. To be responsible for the custody of all maintenance and construction materials, tools and equipment in his/her area, and for the keeping of records necessary in relation thereto.
14. To liaise with and supervise work carried out by contractors/sub-contractors engaged by Carlow County Council.
15. To prepare data necessary to enable the Senior Executive Engineer/Municipal District Engineer to work out daily or fortnightly costings, or other necessary analysis of expenditure in relation to work done as required 

16. To furnish all reports and returns in connection with works, assets, accidents and sundry matter, which may be required from time to time.
17. To service notices on landowners in connection with hedge cutting, spillages and the cleaning of drains and other relevant statutory notices.  To give evidence in Court when required in connection with these matters, or any other matter which are the concern of the County Council.
18. To report to the Senior Executive Engineer/ Municipal District Engineer on all development work, tree cutting or other activities which come into the scope of the law relating to local authorities.
19. To keep the Senior Executive Engineer/ Municipal District Engineer advised on all matters which may be of importance in the interest of Carlow County Council and to liaise with other sections of the Council on works and emergencies.
20. The holder to the post will be required to avail of modern communications, such as car radio and/or mobile phone and/ or e-mail, as directed. Carlow County Council reserves the right to provide a vehicle to the post holder for use in the course of their duties.
21. To deal with elected members and members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and to keep the Senior Executive Engineer informed of such dealings.
22. To carry out under the direction of the Senior Executive Engineer/ Municipal District Engineer such inspections as are required under the Health & Safety System, Planning Acts, Building Control Acts, Roads Act, Litter and Water Pollution Acts, Housing Acts and other relevant Acts.
23. To use as directed and upon receipt of appropriate training information technology equipment including digital cameras, personal computers, and handheld technologies.
24. To act if directed as an Authorised Officer of the Council under the Litter Pollution, Water Pollution, Waste Management Acts and other relevant Acts.
25. To participate as required in evaluation of staff and appraisal by the Senior Executive Engineer/ Municipal District Engineer.
26. To participate in training provided by Carlow County Council and to facilitate training of staff.
27. To participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing customer satisfaction/quality of service to the community.
28. To supervise and/or liaise with Community Employment Schemes operated by Carlow County Council.
29. To carry out any other duties/instructions which may be given by the Senior Executive Engineer/ Municipal District Engineer or their Assistant from time to time.
30. To read and understand the Ancillary Safety Statement for Roadworks, and to carry out all work in accordance with its requirements. To ensure that the specified controls to reduce risk are carried out, particularly in cases where the General Services Supervisor is the Action Person named on the Hazard Identification and Control Sheet.
31. To ensure that personal protective equipment is issued when required and that records are kept of issue.
32. To ensure that employees adhere to safe systems of work.
33. To ensure that operatives are not allowed take unnecessary risks.
34. To record and report on all incidents/accidents involving employees and/or third parties in his/her area of charge. To co-operate with all investigations, and to give evidence in court when required.
35. To co-operate and participate in Carlow County Council’s 24 hour Emergency Call-out System.
36. To carry out any other instructions which may be given by the Area Manager/Municipal District Engineer, or his/her appointed representative, from time to time.

1. Character:
    Candidates shall be of good character

2. Health:
Candidates must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 

3. Education, Experience, Requirements, etc.:
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:  
 

1. Have a standard of education that would enable the person appointed to efficiently perform their duties and must be capable of making satisfactory reports including (written reports) on matters pertaining to the duties of the post.
2. Be competent and have such training or experience as shall be considered acceptable by the Council to enable the person appointed to perform the duties of the post. In particular candidates should have satisfactory knowledge and experience of the following matters or show the necessary aptitude to acquiring this knowledge within a reasonable period.
3. Satisfactory knowledge of civil engineering works with particular emphasis on road building, road surfacing and road maintenance works.
4. Be capable of translating into effect civil engineering works from working drawings.
5. A satisfactory knowledge of Civil Engineering Construction Techniques including road surfacing, footpath construction, leveling, pipe laying, fencing and block laying, together with a working knowledge of maintenance and repairs of roads, drains, open spaces and other services for which the Council has responsibility
6. Good standard of administrative experience, including the use of information technology.  Be capable of writing clear and concise reports, keeping work records and measuring and recording accurately the quantities of work done by those supervised.
7. Possess adequate knowledge and experience in Health & Safety including operating safe systems of work.  
8. Possess an adequate level of numeracy and literacy and be able to understand and communicate effectively through English or Irish
1. Have experience in the supervision and management of staff with the ability to manage, direct and motivate groups of operatives.
10. Hold a Full clean EU driving licence (Class B) – a copy of the applicant’s current drivers licence must accompany the application form.