Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)Longford County Council is one of Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. TheCouncil has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are necessary tothe physical, economic, social and cultural life of County Longford, with a focus on makingLongford an attractive place to live, work and invest.The following comprises the areas of service delivery in Longford County Council:• Economic & Community Development • Fire & Emergency Services• Local Enterprise • Environment• Planning • Finance• Cultural & Recreational Services • Information Services• Infrastructure • Corporate Services• Water Services • Human ResourcesHousingThis is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Administrative Officer withLongford County Council.Longford County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment,in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards, employmentlegislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, LocalGovernment & Heritage.This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on thepost of Administrative Officer and the selection process, and candidates areadvised to familiarise themselves with the detailed information in advance ofsubmitting their application.Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under theQualifications to apply for the post of Administrative Officer.Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberatelyomitted relevant information on their application form this may result in theirdisqualification from the competition.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)Administrative Officer (Grade VII)The RoleThe Administrative Officer is assigned functional responsibility for the management of one or moresections or departments handling an area of the local authority's activities. The Administrative Officeris the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters forthe service delivery section or sections (for example Housing or Roads) or support functional area orareas (for example Human Resources or Finance) for which they are responsible or a combination ofboth, depending on the organisational arrangements in place.The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogousgrade, or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services as appropriate. TheAdministrative Officer is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the section ordepartment and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority.He/she will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies andstrategies and to work closely with the elected councillors, Oireachtas members and senior managersin delivering services to the highest standard.The post holder may represent the local authority on committees and at meetings, including CouncilMunicipal District, Area Committee and Strategic Policy Committee meetings and may be asked toreport on progress in his/her respective section or department. The post holder will be expected tosupport the operations of the elected Council, the Strategic Policy Committees, Joint PolicingCommittee, Municipal Districts, and other Council Departments. The Administrative Officer role willrequire excellent administrative, employee management, interpersonal and communication skills.DutiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the post of Administrative Officer include but are not limitedto:General Supervision and Management of SectionTo be responsible for the management of one or more sections or departments within the Council.To manage the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure that resources are usedefficiently to deliver on operational plans.To prepare budgets and ensure that work programmes are implemented within allocated budgets.To be responsible for the ongoing financial management of capital and operational projects in thedepartment or section.To maintain day to day financial and accounting services in order to meet legislative requirementsand support operations and service delivery.To ensure that all available funding opportunities are availed of and drawn down withinappropriate time frames.Management of PeopleTo manage and supervise employees in supporting roles up to the position/grade of AdministrativeOfficer (Grade VI) or analogous grades, including assigning workload.To provide on-going support to employees in the department or section, including handling day today problems and situations.To ensure full compliance with PMDS within a department or section, including ensuring thetraining and development of employees as appropriate.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)To be responsible for addressing under performance for reporting staff in accordance with formalprotocol for addressing under performanceManagement of ChangeTo identify opportunities for improvements or change initiatives in relation to services,departments, or functions.To manage and implement change management initiatives and communicate same to allemployees in the department or section.CommunicationsTo communicate and liaise effectively with employees, managers in other sections, seniormanagement, customers, and elected councillors in relation to all operational and supervisorymatters for their section.To carry out research and analysis on specific issues as required.To prepare and present reports, letters and any other such documents as necessaryTo prepare reports, letters and any other such documents which may be sensitive or confidential innature.ComplianceTo provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Councils policies andprocedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers as appropriate.To ensure that department or section operations are in compliance with all council policies,procedures, practices, and standards and in compliance with the principles of good governance.To implement good practices in transparency reporting, communications, and audit to deliveraccountable services in the department or section.To carry out duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartialdecision making.To manage and implement Health and Safety procedures for the Department to ensure fullcompliance.Dealing With StakeholdersTo organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussionsas appropriate.To develop and maintain a productive working relationship with all elected representativesincluding effective information provision and assistance when required.To support the Council and Municipal Districts operations.To carry out duties in a politically neutral manner.Effectively identify and manage conflict and potential sources of conflict or employee/customerdissatisfaction.GeneralTo assist in the co-ordination, supervision and completion of special projects as required.To deputise for the Senior Executive Officer as requiredParticipating in the duties required as part of the Organisational response to Climate Action topromote & ensure capacity building, empowering change and delivering actionTo undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required (or assigned)from time to time.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)COMPETENCIESKey competencies for the post of Administrative Officer are given in the table below. Candidates willbe expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of their competenceunder each of these headings.Take particular note of the competencies below listed as any shortlisting or interview processes will bebased on the information provided by the candidate in their completed application form.Clear understanding of political reality and context of LongfordCounty Council;Embeds good governance practices into day-to-day activities,practices and processes;MANAGEMENT & CHANGE • Establishes, develops and maintains positive and productiveprofessional relationships both internally and externally to enhanceservice delivery;Effectively manages change, foster a culture of creativity inemployees and overcomes resistance to change;Develops operational and team plans having regard to corporatepriorities, operational objectives and available resources;Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions,pinpointing critical information and address issues logically;DELIVERING RESULTS • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high qualitycustomer service, for internal and external customers;Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practicalsolutionsEnsures compliance with legislation, regulation and procedures;Leads by example to motivate staff in the delivery of high qualityoutcomes and customer service;Works with the team to facilitate high performance, developingclear and realistic objectives to ensure corporate policies andstrategies of are delivered;PERFORMANCE THROUGH • Effectively manages performance of individuals and teams toPEOPLE achieve operational plan, targets and objectives;Places high importance on staff development, training andmaximising skills and capacity of team.Demonstrates an excellent level of verbal and writtencommunication skills;Acts as an effective link between staff and senior management;Does more than is required or expected, anticipates situations, andacts to pre-empt problems. Creates new opportunities;Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy toachieve agreed objectives;PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS • Demonstrates appropriate and positive self-confidence;Operates effectively in an environment with significant complexityand pace;Has high levels of expertise and broad Local Authority knowledgerelevant to his/her own area.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)Administrative Officer (Grade VII)QUALIFICATIONS. CharacterCandidates shall be of good character.. HealthEach candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect ofability to render regular and efficient service.. CitizenshipCandidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States ofthe European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on thefree movement of persons; or(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stampvisa: or(e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act orany family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and hasa stamp visa or(f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in,an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp visa. Education, Training and Experience etc.Applicants for Panel B - Open CompetitionEach candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms:(i) (a) have obtained at least a grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in fivesubjects (or subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in theDepartments of Educations established Leaving Cert Examination or Leaving CertVocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following:Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and(b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers inthree subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following isincluded: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics) or(ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or(iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard(iv) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, and including adequatepractical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control ofstaffLONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)Applicants for Panel A - Confined CompetitionEach candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms(i) be a serving employee in a local authority or a regional assembly and have at least twoyears satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post and(ii) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, and including adequatepractical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control ofstaffApplicants for Panel C - Confined CompetitionEach candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms(i) be a serving employee in Longford County Council and have at least two yearssatisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post and(ii) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, and including adequatepractical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control ofstaffLONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)PANEL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITYIn accordance with the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) agreement, the following procedurewill apply to the recruitment of clerical and administrative Grade IV to Grade VII posts in LongfordCounty Council with effect from st January .A recruitment competition will be held to create three Panels. Successful applicants will be qualifiedfor appointment in order of merit and placed on the appropriate Panel/s according to their eligibility:Panel A – Confined tocurrent employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly SectorThis will comprise successful applicants in order of merit who are currently working in the LocalAuthority and/or Regional Assembly Sector onlyPanel B - OpenThis will comprise all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates who arecurrently working in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants.Panel C – Confined to current employees of Longford County CouncilThis will comprise successful applicants in order of merit who are currently working in Longford CountyCouncil.Vacancies that arise during the life of these Panels may be filled from the appropriate Panel in thefollowing sequential order:Vacancy PanelnumberPanel C Confined to current employees of Longford County CouncilPanel Confined to current employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly SectorAPanel B OpenPanel C Confined to current employees of Longford County CouncilPanel Confined to current employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly SectorAPanel B OpenPanel B OpenPanel Confined to current employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly SectorAPanel Confined to current employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly SectorAPanel Confined to current employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly SectorA% confined to employees of the Local Authority / Regional Assembly Sector (Panel A)% open (Panel B)% confined to employees of Longford County Council (Panel C).LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)Candidates who are not employees of a Local Authority or Regional Assembly but who meet theQualifying criteria are eligible to apply for inclusion on Panel B (Open).Current employees of a Local Authority or Regional Assembly who meet the Qualifying criteria areeligible to apply for inclusion on both Panel A (Confined) and Panel B (Open).Current employees of Longford County Council who meet the Qualifying criteria are eligible to applyfor inclusion on all three Panels.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT. The Post The post is wholetime (i.e. hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary.. Location Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use bythe Council, now or in the future.The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transportand at their own expense.. CommencementLongford County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up suchappointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointmentwithin such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine,Longford County Council shall not appoint them.. Working Hours The current working hours are hours per week, Monday to Friday. A flexible working system is inoperation. Longford County Council reserves the right to alter the hours of work from time to time.All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation ofWorking Time Act,, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations,. Longford CountyCouncil requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system.. Reporting ArrangementsAdministrative Officers report directly to the appropriate Senior Officer of the Section or to any otheremployee of Longford County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee maydesignate for this purpose.A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussionsbetween the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct.. Probationary Period of Employment There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position onprobation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive. Employment may beterminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Chief Executive to beunsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end of the probationary period unless the ChiefExecutive has certified that the employee had satisfactory service. Tenure of employment followingprobation will be subject to satisfactory service.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Remuneration The current salary scale for the post of Administrative Officer is €, - €, LSI gross perannum (Circular EL /), the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line withGovernment Circulars.On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of the salary scale.Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in thepublic service, subject to verification of service history.Remuneration is paid fortnightly by Pay-Path directly to the employees nominated bank account. Thecurrent wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject toall statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactoryattendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld ifperformance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory.. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect oftheir Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme as amended or thePublic Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act or the Public Service Pensions(Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act will apply as appropriate on appointment.Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with dueconsideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong.For appointees who are deemed not to be "new entrants" as defined in the Public ServiceSuperannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory on reaching years ofage.The minimum retirement age for "new entrants" to the public service as defined in the PublicService Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act is. There is no mandatoryretirement age.Effective from st January,, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time newentrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public serviceafter a break of more than weeks:Retirement age is set, initially, at years; this will rise in step with statutory changes inthe State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to years in and years in .Compulsory retirement age will be .. Annual Leave The current annual leave entitlement for Administrative Officer is days per annum. The Chief Executive of Longford County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g.Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee'sannual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employeeseach year.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Driver's Licence & Insurance Longford County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business.In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver's licence and have available adequatemeans of transport.It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover for business useand to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified on your insurance certificateunder the heading "Persons or classes of person who are covered". Documentation to confirm theappropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis.. Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codes of practiceincluding Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including,but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility,Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment.. TrainingEmployees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided bythe Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.. Health and Safety Regulations Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable theSafety, Health, and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare atWork Act, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective andpreventative measures to protect the Safety, Health, and Welfare of its employees.All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate withmanagement and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would placethemselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the placeof work.Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safetyand Health Training.. Outside Employment The position is whole-time, and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected withany outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties.Important NoticeThe above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be thecomprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in theemployment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)SELECTION PROCESS. How to Apply Only fully completed applications forms will be accepted.Please ensure that:. your application is made on the official application form only and sent via email in pdf formatto – do not attach or include your CVNOTE: your CV will not be accepted as an application or as part of your application.. you fully complete all sections of the application form and include all relevant, detailed, andaccurate information. Ensure that your application form is completed in typed format.NOTE: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your application formbeing true. False/misleading information or deliberate omissions may result in termination ofemployment.. you include a copy of your educational certificates as part of one pdf application.. you submit your application on or before :pm, Friday th March .Forward your completed application form via email to Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.Applications forms must be submitted by email in pdf format.Applications submitted by hand, post or fax will not be accepted.Claims in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained.Admission to this competition, or an invitation to take tests or to attend for interview does notinfer that you fulfil all the requirements for appointment.Applications submitted by email will be acknowledged automatically. Please keep thisacknowledgement as proof of delivery and receipt of your application. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within hours, please contact the Human ResourcesDepartment immediately at / or by email:It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure the proper application format, delivery, andreceipt of their applications. Longford County Council may need to contact you during the competition's selection process. It isimportant that the contact details (i.e. your postal address, email address and phone number)given on your application form are correct and accessible by you.Longford County Council will not accept responsibility for communication not accessed or receivedby you.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Selection Process Stage – Submission of Application Form via email Candidates interested in applying for the position of Administrative Officer should submit theircompleted application with supporting documentation form via email in PDF format toEach completed application must include a copy of all educational qualifications declared in theapplication form.Failure to submit a completed application form, with all required supporting documentation, by thespecified deadline will result in the application being deemed invalid and it will not be permitted toproceed any further in the selection process.Stage – Initial Screening All completed application forms received by the stated closing date & time will be screened to ensurethat they meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position of Administrative Officer in accordancewith the declared Qualifications (as given on page of this booklet).Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the required eligibility criteria, their application willprogress to Step of the selection process.Candidates who fail to demonstrate that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria required, theirapplication will be deemed invalid and will not progress any further in the selection process.Stage – Shortlisting Longford County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, it is very important therefore, thatcandidates provide accurate, clear, and comprehensive information in their completed applicationforms.Shortlisting may take the form of:. a desktop-shortlisting process, where a board will be assigned to examine the informationprovided by the candidate and assess it against criteria required for the position, and/or. an online shortlisting interview.Candidates who are shortlisted may have their application scored and ranked in order of merit. Basedon the score awarded their application may progress to Step of the selection process.For candidates who are not shortlisted, their application will not progress any further in the selectionprocess.Stage – Interview On completion of Stage of the selection process, successfully shortlisted candidates may be invited inbatches, to attend for interview.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII)An independent interview board will be established by the Chief Executive of Longford CountyCouncil. The board will comprise a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expertknowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the board is to establish the applicant's suitability forthe post and to rank the successful candidates in order of merit for appointment.The interview will be the candidate's opportunity to demonstrate that they possess the requiredcompetencies, knowledge, skills, and experience. The objective of the board is to assess thecandidate's responses against agreed criteria and to identify the candidates who best meet thecompetencies required.Longford County Council will issue advance notice of the date and time of the interview. It is theresponsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for interview on the date and timenotified and to ensure that they are able to successfully connect to the online interview if required.Requests to reschedule notified interview dates or times cannot be accommodated.Candidates who do not attend/connect for their interview at the time and on the date advised will bedeemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition and their application will receive nofurther consideration.Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.Candidates who are successful at interview will be qualified for appointment in order of merit andplaced on a panel. This panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary AdministrativeOfficer vacancies that may arise during the life of the panel.It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selectionprocess is not concluded until sought references are received and all other clearance checks, e.g.Garda Vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried outto the satisfaction of the Council.Candidates on the Administrative Officer panel who satisfy all the requirements for the post may beoffered employment subject to:. Their place, in order of merit, on the panel. The requirements of Longford County Council.Should a candidate decline an offer of employment or having accepted an offer of employmentrelinquish it prior to commencing in the post, they will be deemed to have withdrawn theirapplication from the competition.. Feedback Candidates shall be notified of the outcome of each stage of the selection process as soon as possible.If, following the interview, a candidate is placed on a panel they shall be informed of their position onthe panel. Details of marks attained in the interview process will be provided upon receipt of writtenrequest.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for testing and/or interview when and where required by LongfordCounty Council and/or the Testing Company, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidenceas required by Longford County Council within the specified timeframe, regarding any matter relevantto their candidature, will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition.. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well knownbut not related.In advance of any offer of employment, Longford County Council reserves the right to seek bothwritten and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions, or anyother organisations with which the candidate has been associated. Longford County Council reservesthe right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.Information sought from referees shall be structured around the requirements of the job and the jobdescription, person specification and/or competency profile provided.. Verification of Education Qualifications Prior to appointment, the candidate will be required to present the original parchment of theircertificate, diploma and/or degree and any other supporting documentation required by the Council*,to the Human Resources department in order to verify their qualifications.Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality andQualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish NationalFramework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by atranslation document.. Pre-Employment Medical Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration and to undergoa medical examination, at their own expense, by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by theCouncil. On taking up employment the expense of this medical examination will be refunded.. Garda Clearance Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and VulnerablePersons) Acts to and the applicant will be required to fully cooperate with this process.. Canvassing Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate's instigation, directly orindirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate's favour, anymember or employee of the Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview orexamine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Confidentiality Longford County Council, in its recruitment and selection procedures, has appropriate measures inplace to protect the confidentiality of all applicants. All enquiries, applications and other aspects thatform part of the recruitment formalities are treated as confidential and are not disclosed to anyone,outside of those directly involved in the recruitment process - subject to the provisions of the Freedomof Information Acts, -.Records created, maintained, and stored by Longford County Council as part of the recruitment andselection process are subject to a range of legislation, including Freedom of Information and DataProtection. Longford County Council shall comply with the National Records Retention Policy ()and any other relevant records retention policies.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/Candidate Information Booklet – Administrative Officer (Grade VII). Who can I contact if I have a query in relation the Recruitment Campaign for AdministrativeOfficer?The Candidate Information Booklet provides comprehensive information relating to the selection process forthis recruitment campaign. However, if after reading this information booklet you require any additional/furtherinformation - please forward your query by email to:. I have submitted my application form. What happens next?Longford County Council will carry out an eligibility check on all application forms to ensure that they meet theminimum eligibility criteria for the post as set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government andHeritage. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the post, based on the information givenin your application form, you will not be invited to interview.Depending on the number of candidates remaining at this stage of the competition it may be necessary to holda shortlisting process. The shortlisting process may take the form of either a desktop exercise (based on theinformation contained in the application forms) or a shortlisting interview.. What happens on completion of the shortlisting process?Longford County Council will contact all applicant's advising them of the results of the shortlisting process.Candidates who are shortlisted at this stage will be invited to attend for interview. It is your responsibility toattend for interview on the date and time notified. An alternative dates and times cannot be facilitated.. What happens after undertaking the final interview?Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be placed on a panel and ranked in order of merit.This panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies for the post of Administrative Officer,that may arise during the life of the panel.Please note that being placed on a panel is not a guarantee that you will be appointed to the position ofAdministrative Officer.. If I am offered employment, where will I be based?The management of Longford County Council reserve the right to assign employees to any premises or businesssection as required in accordance with the business needs of the organisation.. How will Longford County Council communicate with me throughout the Recruitment andSelection Campaign?Longford County Council may contact you by phone, email or post at various stages throughout the selectionprocess. Any change to the contact details provided that occur during this recruitment campaign should benotified by email to LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL AO/