SouthDublinCountyCouncil (Comhairle Chontae tha Cliath Theas) ClimateChangeandEnvironmentalAwarenessOfficer Specified Purpose Contract Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference to your community and county, South Dublin County Council is a great place to work and for many people already provides an attractive career and working environment. Working for South Dublin County Council will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. We recognise the value of our employees, can offer a diverse range of job and career options, can provide plenty of scope for career progression and can provide structured training and personal development We also offer flexible working arrangements including blended working arrangements, a positive work environment, training and development opportunities, a defined career path and the opportunity to make a difference. Everything you need to know about South Dublin County Council Therole The office is wholetime, temporary and pensionable. A specific purpose contract will apply for the duration of time. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. Salary €59,417-€60,871-€62,568-€64,271-€65,974-€67,495-€69,054-€70,563-€72,069- €74,649 (1st LS1) - €77,243 (2nd LSI). Hours of Work The successful candidates normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. The Council reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days. Only applications received electronically through the Councils e-Recruitment system will be accepted and must be received no later than midnight on Thursday, 26thJune 2025 Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character. 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. Essential Education, training, experience Eachcandidatemust,onthelatestdateforreceiptofcompletedapplicationforms: 1. Hold a third level qualification (Level Eight in the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent professional qualification in Engineering, Town Planning, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline. 2. Have strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and a good knowledge of information technology. 3. Have a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements. The Climate Change and Environmental Awareness Officer will drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. Desirable Education, training, experience Previousexperienceofworkingwithclimatechangerelatedpolicyand issues. Workingknowledgeofrelevantclimatechangepolicyandlegislationwouldbe desirable. Haveabroadknowledgeandunderstandingofenvironmentalissuesatalocal, national and EU level. PreviousexperienceintheareaofPublicRelations,Marketingand/orPromotionalwork. Demonstrateanunderstandingofthestrategy formulationprocessfor the realisationof organisational goals and objectives. Understandthesocio-politicalcontextwithinwhichservicesaredelivered. Haveexperienceofmanagingchangeandimplementingnewwaysofworking. Haveexperienceofdeliveringresultsandbringingprojectsandtaskstocompletion. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of delivering outcomes through careful operationalplanning,andthemanagementandmeasurementofperformanceoutcomes. Haveexperienceofmanagingtherole,performanceandcontributionofeachstaffmemberfor which they are responsible to ensure delivery of their operational plan and thereby achieve their corporate objectives. Becapableofhighperformancewhilerespectingpeopleandmustmaintainaconsistent and effective level of personal performance under high demands and within given constraints. DemonstrateknowledgeandexperienceofoperatingICTsystems. HaveanawarenessofHealthandSafetyLegislationandRegulations,theimplicationsfortheorganisationandtheemployee,andtheirapplicationintheworkplace. Have excellent communication skills, interpersonal, presentation, organisational, report writing, analytical and IT skills, with a proven ability 3 to work to tight deadlines and a capacitytofosterapositiveworkingrelationshipwithcolleaguesandexternalstakeholders. Haveahighdegreeofself-motivation,initiativeandjudgement. Possess project/budget management skills and demonstrated experience in both organisational and grant / project funding. Abilitytocommunicateinwritingandorallyatahighleveltodifferentaudiences Key competencies / skills Deliveringresults Performancemanagement Personaleffectiveness Local government knowledge and understanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties Thedutiesinclude,butarenotlimitedtothefollowing: 1.Lead and manage the Councils Environmental Awareness team, assisting the Climate Actionteam whenrequired andtheCouncilingeneral,inthedevelopmentofrelevantpolicies and plans for the protection of the countys environment. 2.Promoting and supporting the delivery of South Dublin County Councils Climate Action Plans,environmentalpoliciesandregionalenvironmentalplans.Theseincludeareasofwaste resource management, recycling and environmental action plans, pollution prevention, conservation and protection of amenities. 3.PromoteandsupporttheRegionalWasteManagementOfficeinthedeliveryofthe National Waste Plan for a Circular Economy. 4.ParticipateinCitizenEngagementanddeliverpublicpresentationson relevantactionsfrom the Climate Action Plan and on Environmental Awareness topics. 5. Manage the delivery of the Tidy Towns programme in South Dublin assisting groups in applying for the Tidy Towns Competition and in developing 5-year plans. Working with the Environmental Awareness team in arranging seminars and liaising with the Tidy Towns groups and other Council Departments in delivering the programme. 6. Researching, developing and delivering climate action and environmental awareness education programmes and resources for schools, community / other groups regularly. 7. Active promotion of the South Dublin County Councils Climate Action and Environmental Services activities through public information sessions, seminars and workshops, leaflets, newsletters, website, social media or other avenues as appropriate. 8. Manage financial and budgetary requirements including grants and project funding. 9. Manage and motivate the team and ensure effective team building. 10. Liaison with other public sector organisations, the private sector and voluntary / community groups in relation to climate change and environmental education. 11.Dealingwiththemedia,includingthewritingofspeeches,pressreleases,radiointerviews and running campaigns. 12.Workwithcrosssectoralcommittees,electedmembersandworkinggroupsinallareasof Climate Action and Environmental Awareness. 13.Promotion of good practice and dissemination of information on other aspects of the environmentsuchasprotectionofnaturalwaters,heritageissues,planningandconservation and the promotion of sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. 14. Attending events and meetings outside normal working hours (such as evenings and weekends). 15. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time including any future requirements for reallocation of work and / or redeployment. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilitiesofthepostofClimateChangeandEnvironmentalAwarenessOfficer.They may be subject to change in the future. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. WhyworkinLocalGovernment?