Carlow County Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Temporary Senior Executive Engineer (Contracts of Varing Duration)
The role of the Senior Executive Engineer (Contract Posts):
The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for the efficient management of staff and the work programme of the directorates/department and function to which they are assigned. Managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with the Local Authority’s vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan and the role is interchangeable across directorates. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to lead a team or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.
The Senior Executive Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council at both full Council and Municipal District level. They may also be required to deputise for the Senior Engineer.
This job specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated officer as may be assigned from time to time by Carlow County Council.
Further information is available in the Candidates Information Booklet, available on our website www.carlow.ie
Education, Experience, Etc.
Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed applications:
- (i) hold an honours bachelors degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland*;
(ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering
AND a post-graduate masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
OR
(iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;
OR
(iv) have achieved the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer and be registered on the Register of Chartered Engineers of Engineers Ireland or of a professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland as of equivalent status.
- have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience of engineering work;
- possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
- possess a high standard of administrative and management experience;
- have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire
such knowledge.
*Criteria for evaluating Qualifications for Senior Executive Engineer and above:
When determining if a candidate’s qualifications can be deemed equivalent to a Level 8 degree in Engineering, the following criteria will be considered:
- How has your degree been accredited by Engineers Ireland, or an equivalent accreditation body internationally? Degrees accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland will be understood as a Level 8 Qualification. For International qualifications, consideration will be given to the NARIC Framework and Washington Accord, as appropriate.
- Is the degree at Level 8 on the NFQ scale? Where candidates have achieved their degree in other jurisdictions, the level of the qualification will be determined using the NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualification database.
Does the degree contain the level and volume of Engineering modules as would be expected in a Level 8 degree in Engineering? At least 80% of the modules covered in the degree should be focussed on Engineering and the degree should be underpinned by mathematics and the core science subjects.
Driving Licence:
The holder of the post
MUST hold a full driving licence for Class B vehicles free from endorsement or disqualification. When required to do so, holders of office 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.
