Executive Planner

3 weeks ago


Galway, Galway, Ireland Localgov Full time
Overview

Executive Planners are responsible for implementing programmes of work in the Planning Department and for providing a multiplicity of planning and related services. Executive Planner positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas (please note this is not an exhaustive list):

  • Development Management
  • Building Control
  • Planning Enforcement
  • Economic Development
  • Forward Planning and Sustainable Development
  • Community Development


Responsibilities
  • Assessment and making recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local plans/policies, and in accordance with the appropriate legislation and guidelines as required
  • Conducting pre-application consultations and provision of planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and to the elected members in an efficient and flexible manner
  • Preparation and implementation of the county development plan, local area plans, planning schemes and other planning related reports as required
  • Liaising and working with neighbouring planning authorities and other public authorities on all aspects of implementation
  • Monitoring and reporting on implementation progress, including gathering/analysis of development and market activity
  • Monitoring and assisting with the preparation of review of plans, local area plans etc
  • Building and maintaining of cooperative working relationships and supervision of staff as required
  • Other such duties as may be assigned from time to time


Qualifications and Requirements
  • Candidates shall hold a qualification in Planning (at least level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
  • Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience of planning work
  • Possess a high standard of technical training and expertise
  • Possess a high standard of administrative experience

Successful candidates must hold a full, un-endorsed Category B Driving Licence and have access to their own car.


Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.



Additional Information

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


Human Resources Department
Galway County Council
Prospect Hill
Galway
H91 H6KX


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