Information about the Organisation:
The Local Government sector in Ireland is made up of 31 local authorities and 3 Regional Assemblies. Local authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to citizens. They have responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services in their local area with a focus on making cities, towns and the countryside areas attractive places to live, work and invest.
Kerry County Council is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Kerry. The Council headquarters are located at Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee County Kerry and there are five Municipal Districts [Municipal District of Tralee, Municipal District of Killarney, Municipal District of Listowel, Municipal District of Kenmare and Municipal District of Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne]. Kerry County Council has 33 elected members and approximately 1500 staff.
An opportunity now exists in Kerry County Council for the position of Senior Planner.
Job Summary/Description:
Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Planner is charged with the efficient management, direction and development of the Land Activation and Planning Department. This is a senior management role and 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. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.
The Senior Planner 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.
The appointee will work in a dynamic and progressive local authority which provides a multiplicity of services as outlined above to the inhabitants of County Kerry and the significant numbers of visitors to the County.
A full list of essential requirements is available in the Information Booklet.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
Visit www.publicjobs.ie to apply.
Closing Date: 3pm Thursday 25th June 2026
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on the www.publicjobs.ie website.
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