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Applications Applicationswillonlybeacceptedthrough SDCCse-Recruitmentsystem before midnight on Thursday, 9 October 2025.
The Role The Executive Architectwillworkaspartofateamwithin South Dublin County Councils Architectural Services Department.
Reporting to a Senior Executive Architectora Senior Architect,orsuchdesignated person/personsasmaybeassignedfromtimetotime,theywillassistinthedeliveryofaprogrammeofarchitecturalwork.
The Executive Architectwillalsoberesponsibleforateamof Graduate Architectsand/ or Assistant Architectswhoareengagedincarryingoutdutieswithinthe Countys Architectural Services Department.
Theofficeiswholetime,permanentandpensionable.
Apanelwillbe formedtofillpermanentandtemporaryvacancies.
Personsemployedwill berequiredtoworkinanylocationwithinthe South Dublinadministrative area.
Salary €59,658-€61,829-€64,000-€66,175-€68,349-€70,521- €72,696,€74,857-€77,043-€79,209-€81,706(1st LS1) €82,929(2nd LSI).
Hours of Work Thesuccessfulcandidatesnormalhoursofworkwillbe35hoursper week.
SDCCreservestherighttoalteryourhoursofworkfromtimeto time.
Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days.
Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character.
Health Eachcandidatemustbeinastateofhealthsuchaswouldindicatea reasonableprospectofabilitytorenderregularandefficientservice.
Essential Education, Training and Experience Eachcandidatemust,onthelatestdateforreceiptofcompleted application forms: Hold a professional qualification in Architecture, that is prescribed underthe Building Control Act2007,oraqualificationin Architecture that is equivalent toa qualification so prescribed.
Beeligibleforregistrationasan Architectunderthe Building Control Act2007withoutrequiringfurtherassessment.
Anyappointmentwill be subject to registration under the Act.
Haveatleastfouryearssatisfactoryexperienceofarchitecturalwork.
Haveexperienceinthedesignofbuildings,thepreparationofsketchplans,workingdrawings,detailsandspecification;and Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation.
Desirable Education, Training and Experience Possessstrongprofessionalknowledgeandskills.
Havesatisfactoryexperiencesupervisingstaffandbeabletoworkwithin,takedirection,andshowleadershipaspartofamulti- disciplinaryteam,andhavetheabilitytomotivateandencourage personnelundertheircontroltoachievemaximumperformance.
Haveanabilitytoworkindependentlyandontheirowninitiative.
Havestronginterpersonalandcommunicationskills.
Possess strong organisational skills.
Possessstrong ITandpresentationskills,includingexpertknowledge of relevant software including Autodesk Auto CAD and Revit, Adobe Photoshopand In Design, Sketchupand Microsoftpackagesandthe principles of BIM management.
Haveagoodworkingknowledgeordemonstrateanabilitytoacquireagoodworkingknowledgeofthelegal,regulatoryandgovernance frameworkwithinwhich South Dublin County Counciloperatesand adhere to corporate policies, protocols and procedures.
Haveagoodknowledgeandawarenessof Healthand Safety legislationandregulations,theimplicationsfortheorganisationandtheemployee,andtheirapplicationintheworkplace.
Key Competencies / Skills Managementandchange Deliveringresults Performancethroughpeople Personaleffectiveness Localgovernmentknowledgeandunderstanding Candidatesarerequestedtogiveanexampleofasituationwhich highlightsthebehaviour,skillsandattitudethatunderpineffective performanceintheseareasandwhichdemonstratestheirsuitabilityto meetthechallengesofthisrole.
Candidatesshouldensuretheexample usedclearlydemonstratestheirabilityinthisareaandthatthescaleandscopeoftheexamplegivenisappropriatetothepostandlevelofthe post.
Duties The duties may include but are not limited to: Working as part of a team to deliver a programme of new build and refurbishment projects and providing architectural services for the ongoing development and management of the Councils building stock.
Designinghousingschemes,communityfacilitiesandotherinfrastructural improvements works.
Managing Design Teams.
Managingallaspectsofconstructionfromprocurementto Final Account.
Managingyourwork,andtheworkofthosereportingtoyou,toachieveagreedobjectivestoahighstandardofdesignandtechnicalquality and professional practice, to agreed timeframes.
Ensuringthatallworkiscarriedoutincompliancewithallrelevant professionalpracticeandindustrystandardsandrelevantpublicand SDCC policies.
Ensuringthatallappropriaterecordsareestablishedandmaintainedconsistent with office procedures.
Managingyourtimeappropriatelysothattheresourceappliedtoprojects is efficient and proportionate to the task.
Communicatingeffectivelywithclient Departments,public representativesand/orthepublicasmayberequired.
Assistingwithanyofficemanagementtaskswhichmaybeassignedtoyou.
Representing SDCCatavarietyofmeetings.
Preparingreportsforthe Council, Committeesofthe Council, Central Government and other stakeholders.
Fulfillingthedutiesof Project Supervisorforthedesign Process (PSDP)inaccordancewiththe Health, Safetyand Welfare (Construction) Regulations 2006.
Fulfilling the duties of Design Certifier and or Assigned Certifier as requiredunderthe Building Control(amendment)Regulations2014.
Suchotherdutiesasmaybeassignedfromtimetotime.
The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed.
The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council.
These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.
Why work in Local Government? Recruitment Selectionwillbebymeansofacompetitionbasedonaninterview conductedbyoronbehalfof SDCC.
Weconductinterviewsfacetoface oronline through Microsoft Teams and this willbe decided by SDCC.
SDCCwillnotberesponsibleforanyexpensesacandidatemayincurin attending for interview.
Applicantsshouldbepreparedforinterviewanytimeaftertheclosing date.
Acandidatewhodoesnotattendforinterviewwhenandwhere requiredbythe Councilwillhavenofurtherclaimtoconsideration.
Interviewresultswillbeavailableonourwebsite Shortlisting SDCCreservesitsrighttoshortlistapplications.
Shortlistingmayinclude desktopshortlistingand/orpreliminaryinterviews.
Shortlistingwillbe onthebasisofinformationsuppliedontheapplicationformandthelikely numberofvacanciestobefilled.
Forthisreason,youshouldprovidea detailedandaccurateaccountofyourqualificationsandexperienceon the application formand ensureyoufullycomplete the competency questionswhereapplicable.
Whenprovidingexamplestodemonstrate yourabilityunderaparticularcompetency,youshouldensurethe exampleisappropriateinscaleandscopefortherequirementsofthe position you are applying for.
Panels Apanelmaybeformedonthebasisofsuchinterviews.
Thelifeofthe panelwillbeforaperiodofoneyearfromthedateofitsformation.
Candidateswhosenamesareonapanelandwhosatisfythe Councilthat theypossessthequalificationsdeclaredforthepostandthattheyare otherwisesuitableforappointmentmay,withinthelifeofthepanel,be appointedasappropriatevacanciesarise.
Acceptance of Offer SDCCwillrequirepersonstowhomappointmentsareofferedtotakeup suchappointmentswithinareasonableperiodasdeterminedby SDCC.
Iftheyfailtotakeupappointmentwithinsuchperiodorsuchlongerperiod asthe Councilinitsabsolutediscretionmaydetermine,the Councilwill not appoint them.
Pre-Employment Checks Forthepurposeofsatisfyingtherequirementastohealth,itwillbe necessaryforsuccessfulcandidatestoundergoamedicalexaminationbya qualified medical practitionerto be nominated by SDCC.
Appointment will not proceed without SDCC obtaining two satisfactory referencesfromresponsiblepersonsknown tobutnotrelatedtothe candidate.
Aresponsiblepersonshouldbeapersonunderwhomthe candidatehasservicedinemployment,orinthecaseofrelevant voluntaryworkapersonwhohasheldasupervisoryposition.
Atleastoneofreferencesmustbefromacurrentemployer.
Garda Vettingwillbesoughtpriortoappointmentinaccordancewiththe National Vetting Bureau Act 2012 - 2016.
Acandidatewhoisfoundtobeineligibleatanystageofthecompetition willnotbefurtherconsidered.
Provisionofinaccurate,untrue,or misleadinginformationwillleadtodisqualificationfromthecompetition, withdrawal of employment or dismissal.
Citizenship Critical Skills Occupations Candidatesmust,bythedateofsubmissionofapplicationform,havea Critical Skills Employment Permit(stamp1 G).
Candidatesshouldensure thattheposttheyareapplyingforisincludedinthe Critical Skills Occupations List Non-Critical Skills Occupations Candidates must, by the date of submission of application form, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area(EEA).
The EEA consists of the Member Statesofthe European Union, Iceland, Liechtensteinand Norway; or Acitizenofthe United Kingdom(UK);or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or Anon-EEAcitizenwhoisaspouseorchildofan EEAor UKor Swiss citizenandhasastamp4visa;or Apersonawardedinternationalprotectionunderthe International Protection Act2015,oranyfamilymemberentitledtoremaininthe Stateasaresultoffamilyreunificationandhasastamp4visa;or Anon-EEAcitizenwhoisaparentofadependentchildwhoisacitizen of,andresidentin,an EEAmemberstateorthe UKor Switzerlandand has a stamp 4 visa.
In the case of relief positionsadvertised by the Council, a person awarded a stamp 2 Visa (student visa) is allowed to work to a maximum of 20 hours work per week.
Blended Working SDCC is committed to supporting a flexible and balanced working environment.
Inlinewiththiscommitment,weoperatea Blended Working Policyinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthe Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023.
Underthispolicy,successfulcandidatesmayapplytoworkremotelyup totwodaysperweek,providedthattheroleisdeemedsuitablefor blendedworking.
Applicationsforblendedworkingarrangementswillbe consideredinlinewithoperationalrequirementsandtheneedsofthe service.
Please note that blended working arrangements cannot commence until six months of continuous employment have been completed.
This ensures adequate time for onboarding, training, and integration into the team and organisational culture.
Probation Whereapersonisappointedto South Dublin County Council,the following provisions will apply: therewillbeaperiodafterappointmenttakeseffect,duringwhich such a person will hold the position on probation.
suchperiodwillbeoneyear,butthe Chief Executivemay,athisdiscretion, extend such period.
suchapersonwillcease toholdthe positionattheendoftheperiod ofprobationunlessduringthisperiodthe Chief Executivehascertified that the service is satisfactory.
theperiodat(a)abovemaybeterminatedongivingoneweeksnoticeasperthe Minimum Noticeand Termsof Employment Acts.
therewillbeassessment(s)duringtheprobationaryperiod.
Officers who have already completed a probationary period with another Local Authority will not be obliged to serve probation with South Dublin County Council.
Salary / Wages Entrypointtoasalary/wagesscalewillbedeterminedinaccordance with Circularsissuedbythe Departmentof Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Inaccordancewith Departmental Circularletter EL02/2011,aperson whoisnotaservinglocalauthorityemployeeonorafter1st January 2011,willenterthescaleforthepositionattheminimumpoint.
Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.
Duties Inaccordancewith Section159(3)&(4)of Local Government Act2001 an employee ofthe local authorityshall perform the duties of the office andgivethelocalauthorityunderthegeneraldirectionandcontrolofthe Chief Executiveorofsuchotherofficerasthe Chief Executivemayfrom timetotimedetermine,suchappropriateservicesofanexecutive, administrative,technical,ormanagementnatureasarerequiredforthe exerciseandperformanceofanyofitspowers,functionsanddutiesand toexercisesuchpowers,dutiesandfunctionsasmaybedelegatedtohim orherbythe Chief Executivefromtimetotimeincludingthedutyof servicingallcommitteesthatmaybeestablishedbythelocalauthority andsuchdutiesasmayberequiredinrelationtotheareaofanylocal authority.
Theholderoftheofficewill,ifrequired,actforanofficerofahigher level.
Residence Holdersoftheofficewillresideinthedistrictinwhichtheirdutiesareto beperformedorwithinareasonabledistancethereof,asdeterminedby South Dublin County Council.
Outside Employment Employeesmaynotengageinprivatepracticeorbeconnectedwithanyoutsidebusinesswhichwouldinterferewiththeperformanceofofficial duties.
Superannuation Contribution Theprovisionsofthe Local Government(Superannuation)(Consolidation)Scheme 1998 may apply.
Personswhobecomepensionableofficerswhoareliabletopaythe Class Arateof PRSIcontributionwillberequired,inrespectoftheir Superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5%oftheirpensionableremuneration plus 3.5%ofnetpensionableremuneration (i.e.pensionableremunerationlesstwicetheannualrateofsocial insuranceoldagecontributorypensionpayableatthemaximumratetoaperson with no adult dependent orqualified children).
Personswhobecomepensionableofficerswhoareliabletopaythe Class Drateof PRSIcontributionwillberequired,inrespectoftheir superannuationcontribution,tocontributetothelocalauthorityatthe rateof5%oftheirpensionableremuneration.
Theprovisionsofthe Spousesand Childrens/Widows&Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply.
New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effectfrom the date ofappointment.
The scheme is contributoryandprovidespension,retirementgratuity,deathgratuityandsurvivorsbenefits.
Toqualifyforapensionthesuccessfulcandidatemust haveservedaminimumoftwoyearsemploymentina Local Authority.
Employeesmaynotengageinprivatepracticeorbeconnectedwithany Holdersoftheofficewillresideinthedistrictinwhichtheirdutiesareto beperformedorwithinareasonabledistancethereof,asdeterminedby 2025 Ratesand Thresholds Local Government Superannuation Scheme members -€0.00to€34,500 0% -€34,500to€60,000 10% -Over€60,000 10.5% Single Public Sector Pension Scheme members -€0.00to€34,500 0% -€34,500to€60,000 3.33% -Over€60,000 3.5% Retirement Age Thereisnomandatoryretirementagefornewentrantstothepublic serviceasdefinedinthe Public Service Superannuation(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.
Anyonewhoisnotanewentranttothepublicservice,asdefinedinthe Public Service Superannuation(Miscellaneous Provisions)Act2004,is subjecttoacompulsoryretirementageof65yearsorasdeterminedin accordancewith Department Circularsandinlinewith Government Policy.
The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years.
The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned.
Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector.
Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position.