The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent and fixed term positions in the role of Safety Officer in the OPW South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Division based at Templemungret House, Mungret, Co. Limerick.
The position of a Safety Officer is a Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39-hour week (full-time) Monday to Friday, and the appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 7 months, which may be extended to 10 months under certain circumstances. The actual hours of attendance are determined by local management requirements. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed.
This is an Open OPW recruitment competition to which applicants with the minimum eligibility requirements may apply. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit a completed application form, and copies of specified required documentation. Selection for appointment to the position will be determined by the Interview Board through a competitive interview process. The Interview Board will make its decisions based on the interview with each candidate who is invited to the interview. A short-listing assessment, based on the information supplied in the applications, may be used to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview.
OPW Areas of Responsibility
The OPW’s areas of responsibility include Heritage Services and Flood Risk Management. As the lead agency for flood risk management is Ireland, the OPW is responsible for the maintenance of schemes completed under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Coast Protection Act 1963; and the construction of flood relief schemes under the Arterial Drainage Acts 1945 & 1995, and the Planning Acts in partnership with the relevant Local Authorities.
South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Operations are carried out using the “Direct Managed Works Model” consisting of a large direct labour workforce, supplemented as necessary by private sector suppliers and sub-contractors.
The appointee will be based at Templemungret House, Mungret, Co. Limerick and will be required to work in any location within the area covered by the South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Capital Works Delivery Division. The area of operation of the South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Division comprises sites in Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary and South East Galway. The Regional headquarters is located in Mungret, Co. Limerick, with additional depots in Listowel, Co. Kerry; and Portumna, Co. Galway.
Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date):
Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements:
* A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety, (or equivalent) *
OR
A Level 8 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) *
* Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
* Satisfactory post-graduate experience of Occupational Health & Safety, construction work, knowledge of construction methods, site management and construction design process;
* no less than one year post-graduate experience for applicants with a Level 8 Qualification;
* no less than three years’ post-graduate experience for applicants with a Level 7 Qualification.
* A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B & W and use of own transport;
In addition to the minimum eligibility requirements, ideally candidates should:
* Have a current Safe Pass card;
* Have a comprehensive knowledge of hazards associated with this work and knowledge of how to control same;
* Have a comprehensive knowledge of construction and general health and safety management systems;
* Have first-hand experience of carrying out hazard identification and risk assessment associated with construction work and knowledge of risk avoidance and mitigation measures
* Be computer literate and have the necessary IT skills to carry out duties;
* Possess a high level of interpersonal and communication skills;
* Have comprehensive knowledge of systems management including records management and reporting. Have experience of working with occupational health and safety management systems such as ISO45001
Safety Officer - General Role and Responsibilities
To fulfil the duties of Safety Officer as set out in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
The successful candidate will operate within OPW Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division with the primary duty to assist Line Managers and Supervisory Staff in complying with health and safety legislation and any ancillary legislation that apply to their operations.
The Safety Officer will:
* Be familiar with the relevant Health and Safety Legislation, which affects the types of construction work being carried out;
* Carry out regular safety audits on South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Division projects including audits of site files/records/documentation;
* Identify hazards and assess risks on construction site;
* Advise the OPW supervisors on the most appropriate control measures and systems of work to minimise risk;
* Communicate the Health and Safety requirements to managers, supervisors and workers on sites;
* Make recommendations on Health and Safety and request changes to practices on site through the site supervisor;
* Take corrective action on site up to an including suspension of work where there is a serious risk of accident or injury. (The Engineer in charge must be informed of the action).
Citizenship Requirements
Eligible candidates must be:
1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
3. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
4. A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa;
1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.
To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.
All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for the Office of Public Works. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise the Office of Public Works and your employment will cease with immediate effect.
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