Staff Officer (Grade V) 2026/P/O/A/07
Dublin
Description
Job Summary
Kilkenny County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel, from which relevant vacancies for the post of Staff Officer may be filled.
The Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team.
The Staff Officer works as part of a team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and standards set out in Departmental and Team Plans.
The post holder has a supervisory role in the day-to-day operations of a work area or as a team leader.
The Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
The Staff Officer is a supervisory position within the Council and is assigned responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team.
The Staff Officer works as part of a team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals and standards set out in Departmental and Team Plans.
The post holder has a supervisory role in the day-to-day operations of a work area or as a team leader.
The Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
The duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
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- To be responsible for the supervision of a work area or section within the Council, including supervision of a team.
- To support the line manager to ensure section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s operational plan, including supervising the work of the team.
- To develop and maintain productive working relationships.
- To provide information and assistance relating to their area of work as required.
- To compile, prepare and present reports, presentations and correspondence as necessary.
- To represent their section or department on committees or at meetings and give progress reports as required.
- To provide support and assistance in the delivery of projects as required.
- To be involved in the day-to-day management of resources within their section or team.
- To identify opportunities for improvements in service delivery within their section or team.
- To support and implement change management initiatives within their section or team.
- To supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning tasks and duties, scheduling and prioritising work and monitoring and reporting on progress.
- To provide support to team members and employees, handling day-to-day issues, ensuring compliance with all council policies and procedures.
- To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade.
- To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work
- To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required.
- To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time.
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Contact Details
Kilkenny County Council
County Hall
John Street
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