The RoleEngineers Grade III (Civil) typically report to an Engineer Grade II or Grade I (Civil). They work withsupporting staff such as Civil Engineering Technicians and Draughtspersons and may also berequired to supervise operational staff in their assigned Division.Key Duties and Responsibilities of the RoleThe specific duties of each Engineer Grade III (Civil) role will largely be determined by the Division towhich successful candidates are assigned. Key duties and responsibilities may include:• Assisting in / undertaking the management of Projects as part of a team or on own initiative.This may include management of the human, budget and other resources allocated to the workarea and of projects and technical assessments, studies or research in connection with theareas of activity of the Division.• Preparing and disseminating drawings and calculations accurately and in a timely manneraccording to contract drawings and providing relevant information (Drawings, Specificationsetc) to OPW staff and sub-contractors.Engineer Grade III (Civil)Office of Public Works4Engineer Grade III (Civil), Office of Public Works• Liaising with other team members, staff within the OPW and other public bodies, localauthorities, local organisations and individuals, and attending meetings, as necessary for thework of the Division.• Organising, co-ordinating and supervising the work of technical and operational staff.• Assisting in the development of tender documents, contract administration and complying withpublic procurement guidelines.• Managing and monitoring Safety and Health issues in compliance with relevant legislation.For more information on the divisions (and the sections within those divisions) including the key dutiesand responsibilities of the Engineer Grade III role in those divisions, please see here.Please note: The information provided on the role above and in the appendix is a general guide to thekey duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive description. From time to time, other dutiesand responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned by an Engineer Grade II, Grade I orAssistant Chief Engineer.Vacancies and LocationsThere are currently two vacancies for Engineers Grade III (Civil) in the OPW's offices in Trim, Co.Meath.A panel will be formed from this competition to fill future vacancies that are likely to arise across theFlood Risk Management Services Divisions in the following counties: Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway,Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Sligo, Westmeath and Wexford.Candidates are required to specify on the application form the location choice(s) in which they arewilling to be placed. Candidates can only select a maximum of two locations.The onus is on candidates to select their correct location choice(s). Changes to these choice(s) willnot be permitted after the closing date. No exceptions will be made.It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after August 2027.Training and DevelopmentThe OPW is committed to ensuring that all staff members are given the support and assistancerequired to realise their full potential within the organisation. As part of its strategy to meet thisobjective, Flood Risk Management Services provides opportunities for staff to develop professionalskills and knowledge over a wide range of competencies. OPW staff have access to a wide range ofCivil Service wide learning and development opportunities, to support and develop core civil servicecompetencies.In addition, OPW Flood Risk Management Services is an Engineers Ireland Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) Accredited Employer, and professional and technical staff are required to activelyparticipate in the scheme including the objective of lifelong learning. There is a formal mentoringprogramme in place for all new engineering entrants. The programme is in addition to the existingPerformance Management and Development System (PMDS) and is integrated into the CPDprogramme. Professional, technical, ICT and management training is provided to keep staff up to dateon relevant developments.Other learning opportunities, including support for academic studies, may also be provided.