Overview
Executive Planners are responsible for implementing programmes of work in the Planning Department and for providing a multiplicity of planning and related services. Executive Planner positions are multi-faceted and may include some or all of the following key service areas (please note this is not an exhaustive list):
* Development Management
* Building Control
* Planning Enforcement
* Economic Development
* Forward Planning and Sustainable Development
* Community Development
Responsibilities
* Assessment and making recommendations on planning applications in line with all relevant national, regional and local plans/policies, and in accordance with the appropriate legislation and guidelines as required
* Conducting pre-application consultations and provision of planning advice to members of the public, internal departments and to the elected members in an efficient and flexible manner
* Preparation and implementation of the county development plan, local area plans, planning schemes and other planning related reports as required
* Liaising and working with neighbouring planning authorities and other public authorities on all aspects of implementation
* Monitoring and reporting on implementation progress, including gathering/analysis of development and market activity
* Monitoring and assisting with the preparation of review of plans, local area plans etc
* Building and maintaining of cooperative working relationships and supervision of staff as required
* Other such duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications and Requirements
* Candidates shall hold a qualification in Planning (at least level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications)
* Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience of planning work
* Possess a high standard of technical training and expertise
* Possess a high standard of administrative experience
Successful candidates must hold a full, un-endorsed Category B Driving Licence and have access to their own car.
Non-Irish qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.
Additional Information
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.
Human Resources Department
Galway County Council
Prospect Hill
Galway
H91 H6KX
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