• Provide operational support for the aftercare of the two closed landfills in the Ballinasloe Municipal District Area
• Provide technical assistance for the County’s Historical Landfills Remediation Program
• Attend to the compliance and reporting requirements of Galway County Councils (GCC) Landfill Waste Licenses (EPA)
• Ensure that all landfill infrastructure, plant and equipment maintenance checks, preventative maintenance programmes and repairs are being carried out within required frequency
• Procure and manage subcontractors for the environmental monitoring requirements of GCC landfills
• Carry out environmental monitoring duties where required
• Deputise for Landfill Manager as required
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation
• Prepare technical specifications for minor works
• Prepare procurement documentation and comply with procurement policies
• Monitor contract works
• Possess understanding of relevant water quality and environmental regulations
• Carry out site inspections, prepare reports and process information using IT systems
• Interpret GIS mapping, technical drawings and specifications
• Ability to use surveying equipment desirable but not mandatory
• AutoCAD drafting skills desirable but not mandatory
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks i.e. maintaining files, preparation of reports and related documentation
• Interact with members of the public, providing information and informing them of upcoming works
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation
• self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative and judgement in a workplace environment
• the capacity to contribute to and work well in a team
• excellent planning and organisational skills
• technical knowledge and understanding in CAD and other relevant software projects
• knowledge in the area of Health & Safety
• a current Class B drivers licence and use of own car.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

 (a)         (i)           have passed the National Council for Educational Awards / H.E.T.A.C. National Certificate Final Examination in: -

                              Civil Engineering, or
                              Geo-surveying, or
                              Construction Studies, or
                              Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or
                              Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics
                              Or
                              hold an equivalent qualification,
                              AND

2.       have, on the latest date for the receipt of completed application forms for the office, at least three years satisfactory relevant experience after attaining the qualification concerned,
3.       possess adequate training or experience relating to the control or supervision of staff.

2. have satisfactory service in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State,
3. possess adequate training or experience relating to the control and supervision of staff.

Further Information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.