Executive Technician (Civil)

1. Duties
The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and

(a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts, 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 officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of a technical, administrative, supervisory and advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time and shall include the duty of deputizing for other officers of the local authority.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Engineer, or such other officer as may be determined from time to time, the main duties and responsibilities of the Executive Technician (Civil) may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Providing technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, report writing, project tendering and such other duties associated with the role.

• Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of capital projects and in the operations environment. The person will also 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.

• Preparation of drawings, specifications and other tender documents, the analysis and tender assessment/recommendation reports.

• Preparation of public consultation display material and assistance with public consultation requirements

• Preparation of Health & Safety documentation for work and implementation of department and section health and safety controls.

• Reading and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc.

• Operating the appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. AutoCAD, GIS, Map Info, Graphics, Microsoft Office.

• Undertaking surveying on site and being capable of setting out with GPS.

• Estimating project technical or resource requirements.

• Managing work files and providing progress reports.

• Carrying out all duties/responsibilities in relation to safety and health including risk assessments, standard operating procedures, toolbox talks, inspections, investigation of incidents and making recommendations.

• Budget preparation and management of same.

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Supervision of staff / projects assigned to him / her.

• Contributing to individual staff development, personal development and team development initiatives

•Competent in making decisions on a daily basis with regard to safety, cost, efficiency and critical importance.

• Representing the Council at a variety of meetings for engagement with both internal & external stakeholders.

• Liaising with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to operational aspects of assigned work.

• Supervision of Contractors when required to ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with requirements.

• Reporting on Planning or other applications as required.

• Attendance at site(s) and carrying out of inspections as required including taking measurements / readings and calculations.

• Being accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her.

• Acting, when required, for a more senior employee during his/her absence for any reason.

• Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time.
 

1. Character
Candidates shall be of good character.

2. Health
Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Citizenship:
Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

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

iv.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

v. 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

vi. 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

4. Education, Training, Experience, etc.

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

(a) have satisfactory experience, in a technician post (civil) at Grade II or higher level or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State,

(b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post (civil) at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post,

(c) 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,

(d) possess adequate training and experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and

(e) have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

Note: Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving license in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving Licence and must advise if this is not the case. A copy of Licence must be submitted with your application.

Leitrim County Council