Executive Technician

Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the permanent post of Executive Technician 

The Executive Technician is a key support position within the Council and is assigned to a service delivery area or to support a functional area as required and will work under the direction and management of the Senior Executive Engineer/Chief Technician or analogous grade or any other employee designated by the Director of Services/Senior Engineer as appropriate.

The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers.  The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector.  Successful applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the Local Authority by the Chief Executive at any time.



 

1. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -

1. Have satisfactory experience, in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State.
2. Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post.
3. Have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one section of the work.
4. Possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and
5. Have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

Driving Licence:
Holders of the post must hold a full unendorsed driving licence for class B vehicles and shall 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. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy.


Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet , available on our website www.carlow.ie