The Administrative Officer is a middle management supervisory position within the local authority and the most senior grade within a five tier administrative structure.  The administrative structures ranges from the entry grade of Clerical Officer, through to Assistant Staff Officer, Staff Officer, Senior Staff Officer and Administrative Officer.  An Administrative Officer will generally work under the direction and management of a Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade and may from time to time be required deputise for senior staff. 

An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and deployment of resources for the department or function to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the previously outlined Local Authority Directorates to deliver a range of both front line and internal services.  Front line services include social housing; transportation infrastructure; environmental protection; water, wastewater, recreation, amenity and cultural services such as the arts and public library service.  Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. 
An Administrative Officer is responsible for day to day operations and management of one or more sections or units within the local authority and is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to service delivery for their area of responsibility.  An Administrative Officer is also expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies within the local authority and work closely with senior management, elected representatives, external agencies and relevant stakeholders to deliver services to the highest standard.   The ideal candidate must therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services willing to take on a challenge. 

 

Further Information can be found in the Candidate Booklet