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Executive Engineer
Longford County Council —County Longford
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- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
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Executive Engineer

Longford County Council -
County Longford

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Job details

Full-time
€60,858–€84,596 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Engineering
Master's degree
Administrative experience
C
Bachelor's degree
Budgeting
Human Resources
Leadership
Communication skills

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Candidate Information Booklet – Executive Engineer

Longford County Council is one of Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. The
Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are
necessary to the physical, economic, social, and cultural life of County Longford, with a
focus on making Longford an attractive place to live, work and invest.

The following comprise the areas of service delivery in Longford County Council:

• Economic & Dog Development • Fire & Emergency Services

• Local Enterprise • Environment

• Planning • Finance

• Cultural & Recreational Services • Information Services

• Infrastructure • Corporate Services

• Water Services • Human Resources

Housing

This is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Executive Engineer with
Longford County Council.

Longford County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair

recruitment, in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards,
employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of

Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information
both on the role of Executive Engineer and the application/selection

process. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the information
provided in this booklet before they complete and submit their

application.

It is the responsibility of the Candidates to ensure that they meet all the
qualifying criteria and are eligible to apply for the post of Executive

Engineer.

Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has
deliberately omitted relevant information on their application form this

may result in their disqualification from the competition.

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Executive Engineer

THE ROLE & DUTIES
Executive Engineers are appointed to a wide variety of roles across the Council. The role can
include responsibility for the management and successful delivery of a range of major and
minor capital projects; responsibility for the management and effective delivery of a range
of services and responsibility for the management and supervision of assigned staff.
Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Environment, Water,
Roads, Planning and Housing. The person/s appointed will work under the direction and
control of the Senior Engineer or Senior Executive Engineer or other officer designated by
the Director of Services or the Chief Executive

The duties of the office are to give the local authority and;

(a) Such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive Officer, for the

purposes acts is Manager, 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)

or this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of

such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such

appropriate architectural, planning, management, administrative, executive,

supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority

or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its

powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as

may be delegated to him or her by the Chief Executive from time to time including

the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local

authority or body.

The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level.

Holders of the office will deal directly with the Chief Executive on specific matters

when required to do so under procedures arranged between the Chief Executive and

Director of Services or appropriate professional employee.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a non-exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be
assigned to an Executive Engineer.

Supervising, managing, and carrying out engineering/ancillary services to include the

preparation and management of work programmes.

Management of consultants and contractors including procurement where required.

Administering construction works contracts where required.

Responsibility for the management of the day-to-day operations of the work

unit/section/department.

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Managing staff performance, conduct, and development as required.

Budget management and preparation, ensuring that works are implemented within

allocated budgets and ensuring accurate and timely draw-down of scheme funds
from funding agencies.

Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health & Safety in the workplace

while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations.

Ensuring works are implemented in accordance with all relevant legislation and

regulations including planning and procurement requirements.

Liaising with and responding to other local authorities, government departments and

statutory agencies.

Representing the Council at meetings with, elected members, community/general

interest groups, businesses, and residents.

Preparation of technical reports for meetings.

Managing public consultation and engagement processes including liaison with the

public and other key stakeholders.

Working effectively with the Elected Members and staff in all Council Directorates

towards the successful delivery of services.

Working with senior management in devising and implementing strategies leading to

improved efficiencies in delivery of service.

Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be

required, or assigned, from time to time.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

An ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Delivering quality outcomes and ensuring compliance, communicating effectively and

managing resources.

Have knowledge of health & safety legislation and safety regulations

Management and supervision of staff.

The ability to manage deadlines and effectively handle multiple tasks.

Be experienced in all stages of the planning and delivery of engineering projects.

Have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and

external stakeholders including interest groups and public representatives.

Have good experience of providing updates, presentations, and reports, taking

feedback, and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance outcomes.

Have experience of managing finances and budgets and ensuring value for money.

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COMPETENCIES
Key competencies for the post of Executive Engineer are given in the table below.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application
form of their competence under each of these headings. Please take particular note of the
competencies listed as any shortlisting or interview processes will be based on the
information provided by the candidate in their completed application form.

• Strategic Ability

Thinks and acts strategically. Translates strategy into operational
plans and outputs. Demonstrates innovation and creativity to secure
successful strategic outcomes.

Political Awareness

MANAGEMENT

Has a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the
&

organisation and develops and maintains positive, productive, and
CHANGE

beneficial working relationships with all stakeholders.

Bringing About Change

Effectively manage the introduction of change and demonstrate
flexibility and openness to change. Influences others and fosters
commitment to change.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Make timely, informed and effective decisions and show good
judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations.

Operational Planning

Contributes to operational plans and develops team plans in line
with priorities and actions for their area of operations. Delegates,
tracks and monitors activity. Establishes high quality service and

DELIVERING customer care standards.
RESULTS • Managing Resources

Manages the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure
they are used effectively to deliver on operational plans.

Delivering Quality Outcomes

Promotes the achievement of quality outcomes in delivering
services. Organises the delivery of services to meet and/or exceed
required standards. Evaluates outcomes achieved, identifies
learning, and implements.

Leading and Motivating

Motivates others individually and in teams to deliver high quality
work and customer focused outcomes. Leads by example in terms
of commitment, flexibility and a strong customer service ethos.

Managing Performance

P Effectively manages performance including underperformance or ERFORMANCE
P conflict. Empowers and encourages people to deliver their part of THROUGH EOPLE

the operational plan.

Communicating Effectively

Recognises the value of communicating effectively with all
employees. Actively listens to others. Has high effective verbal and
written communication skills.

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PERSONAL • Relevant Knowledge
EFFECTIVENESS Keeps up to date with current developments, trends and best

practice in their area of responsibility. Demonstrates the required
specialist knowledge and understanding required for the role.

Resilience and Personal Well Being

Demonstrates appropriate and positive self–confidence. Remains
calm under pressure and operates effectively in an environment with
significant complexity and pace.

Integrity

Behaves in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner and is
transparent, fair and consistent in dealing with others.

Personal Motivation, Initiative & Achievement

Is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve
high quality outcomes. Is self-motivated and persistent when faced
with difficulties. Engages in regular critical reflection in order to
identify how own performance and can be improved.

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Executive Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS

. Character

Each candidate must be of good character. . Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable
prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

. Citizenship

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

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

(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and

Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and

has a stamp visa: or
(e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection

Act or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of
family reunification and has a stamp visa or

(f) 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 visa

. Education, training, experience, etc

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

(a) (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level or higher on the
National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;

(ii) hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree (level or higher on the National
Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate master’s degree (level in the NFQ) in Engineering;

(iii) hold a master’s degree (level on the National Framework of
Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated master’s
level programme of a least years duration and which is accredited at CEng
level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accredited body internationally;

(b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;

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(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience;

(d) possess a high standard of administrative experience;

(e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to
acquire such knowledge

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PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT . The Post

The post is wholetime (i.e. hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or
temporary. . Location

Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to any
premises in use by the Council, now or in the future.

The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means
of transport and at their own expense. . Commencement

Longford County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take
up such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up
the appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in its
absolute discretion may determine, Longford County Council shall not appoint them. . Working Hours

The current working hours are hours per week, Monday to Friday. A flexible working
system is in operation. Longford County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work
from time to time.

All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the
Organisation of Working Time Act, , and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, . Longford County Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking
system. . Reporting Arrangements

Executive Engineers report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any
other employee of Longford County Council as designated for this purpose.

A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve
discussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and
conduct. . Probationary Period of Employment

There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position
on probation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive.
Employment may be terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed
by the Chief Executive to be unsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end of
the probationary period unless the Chief Executive has certified that the employee had

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satisfactory service. Tenure of employment following probation will be subject to
satisfactory service. . Remuneration

The current scale for the post of Executive Engineer is €, - €, (LSI) gross per
annum (Circular EL /), the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time
in line with Government Circulars.

On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of the
salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates
employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history.

Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bank
account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment.

Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are
paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national
agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are
not satisfactory. . Superannuation & Retirement

A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in
respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.

The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme as
amended, or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act or the
Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act will apply as
appropriate on appointment.
Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with
due consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they
belong.

For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public

Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on
reaching years of age.

The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the

Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act is . There is no
mandatory retirement age.

Effective from st January, , The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-

time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning
to the public service after a break of more than weeks:

Retirement age is set, initially, at years; this will rise in step with statutory

changes in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to years in and
years in .

Compulsory retirement age will be .

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. Annual Leave

The current annual leave entitlement for Executive Engineer is days per annum, in
accordance with the Council’s Annual Leave Policy. The Chief Executive of Longford County
Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure), any
days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave
entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees
each year. . Driver’s Licence & Insurance

Employees of Longford County Council may be required to use their car on official business.
In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available
adequate means of transport.
It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover for
business use and to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified on
your insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are
covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be
supplied to the Council on an annual basis. . Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies

Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codes
of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational
policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection,
Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. . Training

Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be
decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their
daily working activities. . Health and Safety Regulations

Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably
practicable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety,
Health and Welfare at Work Act , the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due
care and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health, and
Welfare of its employees.

All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate
with management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything,
which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence
of an intoxicant at the place of work.

Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all
required Safety and Health Training.

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. Outside Employment

The position is whole-time, and the employee may not engage in private practice or be
connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official
duties.

Important Notice
The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the
comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the
employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.

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SELECTION PROCESS

. How to Apply

Only fully completed applications forms will be accepted.

Please ensure that:

. your application is made on the official application form only and sent via email in
pdf format to [email protected] – do not attach or include your CV

NOTE: your CV will not be accepted as an application or as part of your application.

. you fully complete all sections of the application form and include all relevant,
detailed and accurate information. Applications must be completed in typed format.

NOTE: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your
application form being true. False/misleading information or deliberate omissions
may result in termination of employment.

. you include a copy of your educational certificates as part of one pdf application

. you submit your application on or before pm Friday, th July .

Forward your completed application form via email to [email protected] :

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted

Applications forms must be submitted by email in pdf format

Applications submitted by hand, post or fax will not be accepted

Claims in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained.

Admission to this competition, or an invitation to take tests or to attend for interview
does not infer that you fulfil all the requirements for appointment.

If you do not receive an “acknowledgement-of-receipt” of your application within seven
working days of application - please contact Longford County Council’s HR department
by phone: () / or by email: [email protected]

Longford County Council may need to contact you during the competition’s selection
process. It is important that the contact details (i.e. your postal address, email address
and phone number) given on your application form are correct and accessible by you.
Changes to your contact details that occur during this recruitment campaign should be
notified by email to [email protected]

Longford County Council will not accept responsibility for communication not accessed
or received by you.

Correspondence in relation to all aspects of this competition will be primarily via email.

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. Selection Process

Stage – Submission of Application Form via email

Candidates interested in applying for the position of Executive Engineer should submit their
completed application with supporting documentation form via email in PDF format to
[email protected]

Completed Application Forms must be submitted on or before pm Friday, th July .

Each completed application must include a copy of all educational qualifications declared in
the application form.

Failure to submit a completed application form, with all required supporting
documentation, by the specified deadline will result in the application being deemed invalid
and it will not be permitted to proceed any further in the selection process.

Stage – Initial Screening

All completed application forms received by the stated closing date & time will be screened
to ensure that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position of Executive
Engineer in accordance with the declared Qualifications.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the required eligibility criteria, their
application will progress to the Step of the selection process.

Candidates who fail to demonstrate that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria required,
their application will be deemed invalid and will not progress any further in the selection
process.

Stage – Shortlisting

Longford County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, it is very important
therefore, that candidates provide accurate, clear and comprehensive information in their
completed application forms.

Shortlisting may take the form of:

. a desktop-shortlisting process, where a board will be assigned to examine the
information provided by the candidate and assess it against criteria required for the
position, and/or

. an online shortlisting interview.

Candidates who are shortlisted may have their application scored and ranked in order of
merit. Based on the score awarded their application may progress to Step of the selection
process.
For candidates who are not shortlisted, their application will not progress any further in the
selection process.

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Stage –Interview

On completion of the Stage of the selection process, successfully shortlisted candidates
may be invited in batches for an interview.

An independent interview board will be established by the Chief Executive of Longford
County Council. The board will comprise a Chairperson and two other members, who will
have expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the board is to establish the
applicant’s suitability for the post and to rank the successful candidates in order of merit
for appointment.

The interview will be the candidate’s opportunity to demonstrate that they possess the
required competencies, knowledge, skills, and experience. The objective of the board is to
assess the candidate’s responses against agreed criteria and to identify the candidates who
best meet the competencies required.

Longford County Council will issue advance notice of the date and time of the interview. It is
the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for interview on the date
and time notified and to ensure that they are able to successfully connect to the online
interview.

Requests to reschedule notified interview dates or times cannot be accommodated.

Candidates who do not attend/connect for their interview at the time and on the date
advised will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition and their
application will receive no further consideration.

Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be the responsibility of the
candidate.

Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be qualified for appointment in
order of merit and placed on a panel. This panel may be used to fill both permanent and
temporary Executive Engineer vacancies that may arise during the life of the panel.

It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The
selection process is not concluded until sought references are received and all other
clearance checks, e.g. Garda Vetting, occupational health, verification of education
qualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council.

Candidates on the Executive Engineer panel who satisfy all the requirements for the post
may be offered employment subject to:

. Their place, in order of merit, on the panel . The requirements of Longford County Council.

Should a candidate decline an offer of employment or having accepted an offer of
employment relinquish it prior to commencing in the post, they will be deemed to have
withdrawn their application from the competition.

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. Feedback

Candidates shall be notified of the outcome of each stage of the selection process as soon as
possible.

If, following the interview, a candidate is placed on a panel they shall be informed of their
position on the panel. Details of marks attained in the interview process will be provided
upon receipt of written request. . Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn

Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required by the Longford
County Council, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required by
Longford County Council within the specified timeframe, regarding any matter relevant to
their candidature, will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the
competition.

. References

Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are
well known but not related.

In advance of any offer of employment, Longford County Council reserves the right to seek
both written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational
institutions, or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated.
Longford County Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and
relevance of such references and referees.

Information sought from referees shall be structured around the requirements of the job
and the job description, person specification and/or competency profile provided. . Verification of Education Qualifications

Prior to appointment, the candidate will be required to present the original parchment of
their certificate, diploma and/or degree and any other supporting documentation required
by the Council*, to the Human Resources department in order to verify their qualifications.

Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and

Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish
National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be
accompanied by a translation document.

. Pre-Employment Medical

Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration and
to undergo a medical examination, at their own expense, by a qualified medical
practitioner nominated by the Council. On taking up employment the expense of this
medical examination will be refunded.

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. Garda Clearance

Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance the National Vetting Bureau (Children and
Vulnerable Persons) Acts to and the applicant will be required to fully cooperate
with this process. . Canvassing

Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation,
directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the
candidate’s favour, any member or employee of the Council or person nominated by the
County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the
candidate for the position being sought. . Confidentiality

Longford County Council, in its recruitment and selection procedures, has appropriate
measures in place to protect the confidentiality of all applicants. All enquiries, applications
and other aspects that form part of the recruitment formalities are treated as confidential
and are not disclosed to anyone, outside of those directly involved in the recruitment
process - subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, -.

Records created, maintained, and stored by Longford County Council as part of the recruitment
and selection process are subject to a range of legislation, including Freedom of Information
and Data Protection. Longford County Council shall comply with the National Records
Retention Policy () and any other relevant records retention policies.

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. Who can I contact if I have a query in relation the Recruitment Campaign for Executive

Engineer?

The Candidate Information Booklet provides comprehensive information relating to the selection
process for this recruitment campaign. However, if after reading this information booklet you
require any additional/further information - please forward your query by email to:

[email protected]

. I have submitted my application form. What happens next?

Longford County Council will carry out an eligibility check on all application forms to ensure that they
meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the post as set out by the Department of Housing, Planning
and Local Government. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the post, based
on the information given in your application form, your application will be deemed invalid, and you
will not be considered for interview.

Depending on the number of candidates remaining at this stage of the competition it may be
necessary to hold a shortlisting process. The shortlisting process may take the form of either a
desktop exercise (based on the information provided in the application forms) and/or a shortlisting
interview.

. What happens on completion of the shortlisting process?

Longford County Council will contact all applicant’s advising them of the results of the shortlisting
process. Candidates who are shortlisted at this stage may be invited to attend for online interview.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for the online interview on the
date and time notified. Reschedule requests cannot be accommodated.

. What happens after undertaking the final interview?

Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be placed on a panel and ranked in
order.
Please note that being placed on a panel is not a guarantee that you will be appointed.

. If I am offered employment, where will I be based?

The management of Longford County Council reserve the right to assign employees to any premises
or business section as required in accordance with the business needs of the organisation.

. How will Longford County Council communicate with me throughout the Recruitment
and Selection Campaign?

Longford County Council may contact you by phone, email or post at various stages throughout the
selection process. Any change to the contact details provided that occur during this recruitment
campaign should be notified by email to [email protected]

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