The purpose of the position of Technician Grade I is to provide, under the direction and supervision of the relevant engineering/cognate grade or other appropriate officer, such as draughting, technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature in all fields of Local Authority work including engineering, architectural, technological, planning and environmental services, including the supervision and control of staff, as may be required by a local authority.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and
such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and
to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level.
The actual duties will vary depending on assignment, but would for example include the following:
Responsibility for the execution of inspections, surveys, draughting and reporting as required
Responsibility and supervision of staff as required
Responsible for coordinating and managing site staff
The research, collection and collating of reasonably complex material
Preparation of reports and submissions
Acting for a Technician of a higher rank during his/her absence or as required to do so
Providing technical support to Engineers in the relevant section
Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using Auto- Cad
Competence and Experience in use of GIS software
Good experience in site surveying and mapping
Carry out detail site survey and snagging works
Undertaking inspection and report
Preparing documentation for the public procurement and tendering of projects as well as all documentation required under current Health and Safety legislation
Preparation of Health and Safety documentation for all site works
Planning for, and supervision of, maintenance/construction works
Producing presentation work for Council and Public display
Be a good communicator and have good report writing skills
Any other activities as assigned by Line Manager/Supervisor
The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council.
Qualifications:
Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
Health
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Education, training, experience, etc.
Each candidate must have on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, –
(a) (i) have passed the N.C.E.A./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
(ii) have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned
Or
(a) (i) have, satisfactory relevant experience, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State,
And
(ii) have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or in an analogous office,
Or (b) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State,
And
It is desirable but not essential that the Candidates possess CAD, AutoCad competency/experience,
And
Possess adequate training or experience relating to control and supervision of staff.
Experience
Each candidate must satisfy the local authority that he/she has had adequate experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate.