Sligo County Council is the Authority responsible for Local Government in County Sligo. The corporate headquarters are located at County Hall, Riverside, Sligo, and there are three Municipal Districts [Borough District of Sligo (Sligo/Strandhill), Municipal District of Sligo (Sligo/Drumcliff) and Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry]. Sligo County Council has 18 elected members and approximately 460 staff. The Chief Executive of Sligo County Council is Mr. Martin Lydon and the Cathaoirleach is Cllr. Declan Bree.
Sligo County Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of public services in the area with a focus on making the County, our towns and countryside attractive places to live, work and invest. The Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area. Key services areas include Planning, Local Enterprise Office, Community and Economic Development, Transportation, Motor Taxation, Environment, Emergency Services along with Housing, Libraries and the Arts. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT, Corporate, Finance and Human Resource functions.
An opportunity now exists in Sligo County Council for the position of Senior Engineer.
Reporting to the Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the departments and functions to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Sligo County Council’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council. Recognising local government as the main vehicle of governance and public service, the role will involve leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
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Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 21st November 2024
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