INTRODUCTION TO ROLE:
The purpose of the position of Technician Grade 1 is to provide, under the direction and supervision of the relevant engineering/cognate grade or other appropriate officer, such as draughting, technical and ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature in all fields of Local Authority work including engineering, architectural, technological, planning and environmental services, including the supervision and control of staff, as may be required by a local authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
The actual duties will vary depending on assignment, but would for example include the following:
* Responsibility for the execution of inspections, surveys, draughting and reporting as required
* Responsibility and supervision of staff as required
* Responsible for coordinating and managing site staff
* The research, collection and collating of reasonably complex material
* Preparation of reports and submissions
* Acting for a Technician of a higher rank during his/her absence or as required to do so
* Providing technical support to Engineers in the relevant section
* Preparation of detailed design drawings for contract documents using Auto- Cad
* Competence and Experience in use of GIS software
* Good experience in site surveying and mapping
* Carry out detail site survey and snagging works
* Undertaking inspection and report
* Preparing documentation for the public procurement and tendering of projects as well as all documentation required under current Health and Safety legislation
* Preparation of Health and Safety documentation for all site works
* Planning for, and supervision of, maintenance/construction works
* Producing presentation work for Council and Public display
* Be a good communicator and have good report writing skills
* Any other activities as assigned by Line Manager/Supervisor
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.
Qualifications
The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has declared that the qualifications for the position of Technician Grade 1 shall be as set out hereunder.
1. Character
Candidates shall be of good character.
2. Health
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms :
(a) (i) have passed the N.C.E.A./H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in Civil Engineering, or
Geo-surveying, or Construction Studies, or
Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics,
Or
Hold an equivalent qualification
And
(ii) have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned
Or
(a) (i) have, satisfactory relevant experience, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State,
And
(ii) have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II or in an analogous office,
Or
(b) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade I or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State,
And
It is desirable but not essential that the Candidates possess CAD, AutoCad competency/experience,
And
Possess adequate training or experience relating to control and supervision of staff.
Experience
Each candidate must satisfy the local authority that he/she has had adequate experience of a type which would render him/her suitable to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office for which he/she is a candidate.
4. Age
Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.
However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.
Human Resources Department
Waterford City & County Council
2nd Floor, Civic Offices
Dungarvan
Co Waterford
X35 Y326
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