Duties and Responsibilities The National Transport Authority licenses public bus passenger services throughout the State. These licensed services are often called "commercial" bus services because they are operated without any public subsidy from the Authority. Many of the services, however, receive Free Travel payments from the Department of Social Protection in compensation for the revenue foregone from carrying those entitled to Free Travel. Licensed services include regular scheduled services, event or venue specific services, temporary services, demand responsive services and specific targeted services (such as tours, social club events, etc.). In 2023 there were 155 operators with licences to provide bus services within the State. The Authority also issues Authorisations for international services. There is a large variability in the scale and type of services provided by operators. They include large scale inter-city and interurban services that provide connections to and from the country's main towns, cities and airports; commuter services that bring passengers to employment and education; urban and suburban services; as well as rural services that generally link small towns, villages and rural areas. Each service is individually licensed. The regulatory model requires that demand is assessed, and services are licensed to ensure optimal public transport options for the public while maintaining competition for the market. The interaction between licensed services and state subsidised services is a complex one. While the optimisation of the commercial sector is vital, the impacts on the wide range of subsidised services also need to be evaluated. All tasks listed below should be performed to the standards set out in the agreed section processes.The principal duties and responsibilities of the Bus Licencing Executive Officer role include the following: Research and analyse complex information to make decisions on applications for Public Bus Passenger Service Licences and international bus/ coach services, within stipulated timelines and in accordance with the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 and the NTA's Guidelines for the Licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services; Issuing licensing documentation such as conditional offers of grant, licences and notices for issuing to applicants; Manage high volumes of data input and validation; Maintain up to date and easily accessible records e.g. utilising the Public Transport Online Portal, and current databases; Maintain various data sources so that they are up-to-date and therefore act as an effective research tool for bus licensing and the wider Authority; Prepare material for overview reports and the website; Prepare research and documentation to be used in public consultations; Process post applications for the Division in line with procedures, when needed; Accurately assess the validity of all applications for new or amended Public Bus Passenger Service Licences, when needed; Process incoming communications as required and correspond on behalf of the Public Transport Regulation Division, when needed; Prepare letters including mail merge, responses based on defined templates, etc; Provide administrative support for the Director of Public Transport Services and other managers within Public Transport Services Directorate, as needed; Work as part of a team to deliver high quality services; Attendance in Court when required; Other duties as assigned; and Assist in other Authority projects and initiatives as required. Note:The functions and responsibilities initially assigned to the position are based on the current organisational requirements and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within the Authority. Essential Criteria Please note: In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages. Each candidate must meet the following requirements at the time of the competition closing: Hold a minimum of an NFQ Level 4 qualification or equivalent; Have a minimum of 2 years recent satisfactory experience working in an office environment; Have excellent research and analytical skills; Possess effective communication skills, both written and verbal; Have demonstrable experience of excellent report writing skills; Have demonstrable experience of taking ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring effective and timely reporting on progress, and task delivery; and Be proficient in the MS office applications, in particular Word and Excel. Desirable Criteria Please note: Should further shortlisting be required after essential criteria above, a selection of the following may be assessed. The ideal candidate will also: Have experience in a public transport related role; Have at least 1 years experience in managing people or projects; Hold a qualification in a relevant discipline being Planning, Transport Planning, Geography Economics, Logistics, or equivalent; and Have the ability to work as part of a team. Skills: Values and supports the development of others Identifies and understands key issues and trends Ensures proper service delivery procedures