Executive Technician

Executive Technician With an exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference to your community and county, South Dublin County Council is a great place to work and for many people already provides an attractive career and working environment.

Working for South Dublin County Council will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment.

We recognise the value of our employees, can offer a diverse range of job and career options, can provide plenty of scope for career progression and can provide structured training and personal development We also offer flexible working arrangements including blended working arrangements, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path and the opportunity to make a difference.

Everything you need to know about South Dublin County Council Therole On assignment to Climate Action Directorate, the Executive Technician will be assigned to work in one of the following sections: Public Realm Maintenance and Design and Construction, Environmental Licensing and Enforcement, Natural Water and Flood Management.

The Public Realm role will require: The ideal candidate will possess an excellent working knowledge of CAD (Auto CAD) and GIS (Arc Pro) including data types, transformations of coordinate systems, projections and geoid models.

Topographical Surveyingandunderstandinggridsystems,leveldatums,boundarymapping, data types and accuracy requirements.

Setting out and supervision of projects.

Preparation of legal mapping to enable the disposal /acquisition and transfer of land & property.

The examination of property title documents for the purpose of determining and extent of various interests and the making of statutory declarations in relation to property.

Managementofthe GISPublic Realmopenspacedata,assetregisterand Green Infrastructure Data The preparation of maps, plans and graphical components of Part 8 consultations in relation to Public Realm Infrastructure projects.

Productionofdesigns,tenderdrawingsanddocumentationinreferenceto Public Realm capital and operational projects.

Liaising with consultants, utility providers, public bodies and other stakeholders.

Co-ordinating with other Council Departments.

The Environmental Services, Water Protection and Flood Management role will require: Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which they have been assigned, for example, site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and graphics and report writing and recommendations.

Ensuringtechnicalcompliancewiththebuildingregulationsandotherstatutorytechnical standards.

Maintainingandupdatingdatasetsandrecords.

Mappingofutilityservices.

Datacaptureandanalysisin GIS.

Designandpreparationofmapsanddrawingsforpublicconsultationpresentation,planning, design and construction stages.

Siteinspections.

Settingoutandsupervisionofprojects.

Liaisingwithstakeholdersbothinternalandexternal Dealingwithenquiriesfrom Councillors,thepublicandotherdepartments.

Operatingtheappropriatetechnologyasrequiredtocarryouttheworktowhichtheyhave been assigned Preparationofpublicconsultationdisplaymaterialandassistanceatpublicconsultation.

Managingworkflowsandproducingregularprogressreportsonallaspectsoftheirareaof responsibility.

Preparationofhealthandsafetydocumentationforworks.

Supervisionofstaffassignedtothem.

Assisting with the preparation of estimates.

Theproductionofdrawingsanddocumentsfor Part8 Planningsubmissions.

Theproductionof Tenderdrawingsanddocumentationinreferencetoconstructionprojects.

Monitoringforcomplianceandenforcementof Wasterelatedactivitiessubjectto Waste Management Act 1996, as amended and other waste related legislation.

Onsiteinspectionsofwastefacilities,wastecollectors,constructionsites,retailers,and residential dwellings.

Providingwritteninspectionreportsincludingrecommendationofenforcementactionsandthe preparation of enforcement case files for legal proceedings.

Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Onassignmentto Planningand Transportation(P&T)Directorate,the Executive Technicianwillbe assigned to work in Traffic / Road Maintenance / Road Safety.

The role will include the: Preparationofpavementconditionsurveys.

Preparationoftrafficmanagementplansandtrafficsurveys.

Roadaccidentmappingandinvestigation.

Supervisionofurbanandstreetrenewalschemesstreetpaving,surveyingandpreparingfor small road scheme activities.

Planningfor,andsupervisionof,roadimprovementworks.

Preparationofhealthandsafetydocumentationforallworks.

Preparingreportsonpublicliabilityclaims.

Producingpresentationworkfor Councilandpublicdisplay.

Processing planning enforcement and building control work, mapping and input into Development Plan, Local Areaplanand Strategic Development Zone(SDZ)processes.

Operationandmaintenanceofpubliclighting.

Reportwritinginrelationtoalloftheabove.

Controlandsupervisionofstaff.

Any other activities as assigned by Line Manager / Supervisor.

The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable.

A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies.

Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area.

Salary 51,921 - 53,144 - 54,412 - 55,704 - 57,015 - 58,317 - 60,219 (1st LS1) 62,119 (2nd LSI).

Hours of Work The successful candidates normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week.

The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time.

Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days.

Only applications received electronically through the Councils e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday, 21st August 2025 Qualifications Character Candidates will 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.

Essential Education, training, experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: havesatisfactoryexperience, inatechnicianpostat Grade II(two)orhigherlevelorinan analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State, or haveatleastfiveyearssatisfactoryrelevantexperienceinatechnicianpost havingattained qualification as a technician, haveawideknowledgeofallthetechnicalaspectsoflocalauthorityworkandadeeper knowledge of at least one section of the work, possessadequatetrainingandexperiencerelatingtodealingswithotherdepartmentswithin their own organisations and with other bodies, and have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

Desirable Education, training, experience Possessgoodprofessionalknowledgeandskills.

Beabletoworkindependentlyorwithinmulti-disciplinedteams.

Becapableofworkingontheirowninitiative.

Possessgoodinterpersonalandcommunicationskillsandhavetheabilitytoengagewitha wide range of people.

Possessgoodorganisationalskills.

Possess good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of Auto CAD or Micro Station.

Experienceintheuseof G.

I.

S.softwaresuchas Arc GISor Map Infowillbe considered an advantage.

Haveagoodunderstandingofsafetymanagementintheworkplaceincludinghealthandsafety legislation and regulations.

Hold a full Category B driving licence, free from endorsement and will drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose will provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority.

Key competencies / skills Delivering results Performancemanagement Personaleffectiveness Local government knowledge and understanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role.

Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post.

Duties Workasmemberofsitesupervisoryteamonconstructionsitevisitsandinspections; (programme issues; Quality Control; Health and Safety).

Maintenanceofprojectfilesandrecords.

Preparationofmaterialforpresentation,meetings,publicationandexhibition.

Knowledge of Planning and Building Regulations; Building Standards, Codes of Practice, the implementation of national standards and legislative requirements with regard to water and wastewater quality.

Enforcement activities as per Environmental and Water Services legislation and compliance with other statutory technical standards.

Postingcontentonthe Councilwebsiteasdirected.

Adherencetothe Councilscorporatehealthandsafetysystemsandimplementationof department and section health and safety controls, including those relating to risk assessments and toolbox talks.

Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender andconstructionofcapitalprojectsandintheoperationsenvironment.

Thepersonwillalso be involved in projects which could be carried out by the Council and / or by Contractors.

The role will include the preparation of reports for planning assessment, land disposal / acquisition and for court proceedings.

To carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

When required to do so holders of the office will hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles, free from endorsements and will drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the Local Authority.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.

Salary /Wages Entry point to a salary / wages scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Inaccordancewith Departmental Circularletter EL02/2011,apersonwhoisnotaserving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point.

Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.

The salary / wage shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time.

The holder of the post shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of the post or in respect of any services, which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.

Duties The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and (a)to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Act, 2001, is Chief Executive and (b)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 sub- paragraph (a) of this paragraph Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate management, technical, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services 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, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body.

The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level.

Citizenship Critical Skills Occupations Candidates must, by the date of submission of application form, have a Critical Skills Employment Permit (stamp 1 G).

Candidates should ensure that the post they are applying for is included in the Critical Skills Occupations List Non-Critical Skills Occupations Candidates must, by the date of submission of application form, be: 1.

A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA).

The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or Acitizenofthe United Kingdom(UK); or 3.

A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or 4.

A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa: or 5.

A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or 6.

A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

In the case of relief positionsadvertised by the Council, a person awarded a stamp 2 Visa (student visa) is allowed to work to a maximum of 20 hours work per week.

Probation Where a person is appointed to South Dublin County Council, the following provisions will apply - (a) there will be a period after appointment takes effect, during which such a person will hold the position on probation.

(b) such period will be one year, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period.

(c) such a person will cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during this period the Chief Executive has certified that the service is satisfactory.

theperiodat(a)abovemaybeterminatedongivingoneweeksnoticeasperthe Minimum Noticeand Termsof Employment Acts.

there will be assessment(s) during the probationary period.

Officers who have already completed a probationary period with another Local Authority will not be obliged to serve probation with South Dublin County Council.

Blended Working The Council is committed to supporting a flexible and balanced working environment.

In line with this commitment, we operate a Blended Working Policy in accordance with the provisions of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 Under this policy, successful candidates may apply to work remotely up to two days per week, provided that the role is deemed suitable for blended working.

Applications for blended working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements and the needs of the service.

Please note that blended working arrangements cannot commence until six months of continuous employment have been completed.

This ensures adequate time for onboarding, training, and integration into the team and organisational culture.

Residence Holdersoftheofficewillresideinthedistrictinwhichtheirdutiesaretobeperformedor within a reasonable distance thereof, as determined by South Dublin County Council.

Outside Employment Employeesmaynotengageinprivatepracticeorbeconnectedwithanyoutsidebusiness which would interfere with the performance of official duties.

Superannuation The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply.

Personswhobecomepensionableofficerswhoareliabletopaythe Class Arateof PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5%oftheirpensionableremuneration plus 3.5%ofnetpensionableremuneration (i.e.

pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children).

Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration.

Theprovisionsofthe Spousesand Childrens/Widows&Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply.

New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment.

The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits.

To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority.

2025 Rates and Thresholds Local Government Superannuation Scheme members 0.00to 34,5000% 34,500 to 60,000 10% Over 60,000 10.5% Single Public Sector Pension Scheme members 0.00 to 34,500 0% 34,500 to 60,000 3.33% Over 60,000 3.5% Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.

Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Polic The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years.

The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned.

Incentivised Schemefor Early Retirement(ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector.

Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.

Recruitment Selection will be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the Council.

Interview may be face to face or conducted through Microsoft Teams and will be at the discretion of the Council.

South Dublin County Council reserves its right to shortlist candidates in the manner it deems most appropriate which may include desktop shortlisting and / or preliminary interviews.

Shortlisting will be on the basis of information supplied on the application form and the likely number of vacancies to be filled.

It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications and experience on the application form, and to fully complete the competency questions where applicable.

Candidates may be requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in a particular competencyandwhichdemonstratestheirsuitabilitytomeetthechallengesofthisrole.

Candidatesshouldensuretheexampleusedclearlydemonstratestheirabilityinthis area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post.

A panel may be formed on the basis of such interviews.

Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Council that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise.

The life of the panel will be for a period of one year from the date of its formation.

The Council will not be responsible for any expenses a candidate may incur in attending for interview.

For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health, it will be necessary for successful candidates to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Council.

Appointment will also not proceed without the Council obtaining two satisfactory references from responsible persons know to but not related to the candidate.

A responsiblepersonshouldbeapersonunderwhomthecandidatehasservicedin employment, or in the case of relevant voluntary work a person who has held a supervisory position.

At leastone of references must be froma current employer.

South Dublin County Council will require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a reasonable period as determined by the Council.

If theyfailtotakeupappointmentwithinsuchperiodorsuchlongerperiodasthe Councilin its absolute discretion may determine, the Council will not appoint them.

Garda Vettingwillbesoughtpriortoappointmentinaccordancewiththe National Vetting Bureau Act 2012 - 2016.

Acandidatewhoisfoundtobeineligibleatanystageofthecompetitionwillnotbefurther considered.

Provision of inaccurate, untrue, or misleading information will lead to disqualification from the competition, withdrawal of employment or dismissal.

Acandidatewhodoesnotattendforinterviewwhenandwhererequiredbythe Councilwill have no further claim to consideration.

Applicantsshouldholdthemselvesinreadinessforinterviewanytimeaftertheclosing date.

South Dublin County Councilisanequalopportunitiesemployer.

Canvassingwillautomaticallydisqualify.

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