The ideal candidate for the position shall demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have the following essential experience and skills:
- Knowledge of planning legislation, practices, and key relevant European Directives;
- Knowledge of planning issues relevant to County Kildare and its wider region;
- An ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Planning, operational and project management skills;
- Communication/presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of local government structure and services, its mandate and activities particularly in relation to planning and development.
- Time Management and organisational skills - an ability to achieve delivery of
- competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines;
- Report writing skills and IT skills.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
- hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of
Qualifications) in Planning;
- have at least two years satisfactory experience of planning work; and
- possess a high standard of technical training and experience.
Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence
