4. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC:

Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:
(a) (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering* ;
OR
(ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering;
OR
(iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications) 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;
(b) have at least two years satisfactory relevant engineering experience;
(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
(d) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such

knowledge

• A level 7 degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study undertaken should be

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles

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• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and good ICT skills;
• Capability of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co-operation and

consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups;

• Experience of managing financial resources within a budgetary control framework and ensuring value

for money;

• An understanding of Local Authority services and structures in Ireland, or the ability to quickly acquire

same;

• A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications

for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.

ACKNOWLEDGED.

The responsibility rests with the applicant to ensure that their application form is received by the Human
Resources Department of Leitrim County Council on time as outlined above. Candidates should ensure that
they give themselves sufficient time to allow for any unforeseen circumstances which may arise and which
may impact on their application form not being received on time.

NOTE:

Applicants are reminded that any attempt by themselves or by any persons acting on their behalf directly or indirectly
by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the applicants favour any
employee of the County Council or persons nominated by the Chief Executive to interview or examine applicants, will
automatically disqualify the applicant for the position they are seeking.

THE ROLE

Leitrim County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for
inclusion on panels from which permanent and temporary vacancies for Assistant Engineers may be filled.
Positions may arise in any area of the Council’s functions which include Roads & Transportation, Housing
Delivery & Maintenance, Environmental Services, Capital Projects, Economic Development, Facilities
Management etc.
Assistant Engineers are appointed to a wide variety of roles across the Council. The role can include
responsibility for the successful delivery of a range of major and minor capital projects; responsibility for the
effective delivery of a range of services, and may include responsibility for the management of staff. 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 role of an Assistant Engineer within the local authority context.

• Fully implements safe systems of working in line with Safety Managemen