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THE ROLE
The Executive Architectural Conservation Officer will report directly to the Senior Executive Planner or Senior Planner or other relevant person as determined by the Senior Planner.
The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require:
* To advise Kildare County Council in relation to the architectural heritage and conservation provisions and requirements of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and any subsequent National and European legislation.
* To contribute to the development of a conservation policy for inclusion in the Councils’ Plans and to promote and implement such policies.
* To prepare responses to Architectural Conservation related submissions received either as part of any review of the Kildare County Development Plan or any emerging Local Area Plan
* To attend meetings as required, where issues of Conservation arise
* To identify, evaluate and provide advice on structures, groups of structures, areas and other features of architectural heritage of historical, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical significance, with a view to making recommendations regarding their inclusion in/exclusion from a Record of Protected Structures and on development objectives.
* To provide advice to owners and occupiers of structures included in a Record of Protected Structures on good practice in the conservation of such structures, on the availability of assistance, including financial assistance, for such conservation.
The Ideal Candidate
It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they:
* Have a satisfactory knowledge of Kildare’s history and of its historic building typologies and spaces
* A good working knowledge and understanding of architectural conservation and of its role in the planning and development process
* Have experience of participating in managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
* Have a proven track record of delivering results
* Understand Local Authority services and structures in Ireland, particularly as they relate to the conservation function, or can quickly acquire same
* Be capable of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and working collaboratively with a diverse range of bodies and representative groups
* Be experienced in contributing to the operational and strategic conservation processes and in the implementation of the agreed aims of same
* Have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
* Have experience of budget management and ensuring value for money.
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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, (Link below). They must be competent drivers and shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance.
https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences
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Kildare County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
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