Unijobs on behalf of our client are currently recruiting for a Grade V Staff Officer.
Based in Limerick City.
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Immediate start required.
€28.32 per hour.
Temporary 6 months contract initially *This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role.
Full Job description will be available at shortlisting stage** The position of Grade V encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities which include the following: Provide effective administrative support to the Information Governance Manager/Data Protection Officer, providing an efficient service within statutory timescales and in line with current legislation.
Be the initial point of contact for all enquiries related to the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act from members of the public, stakeholders, public bodies and staff.
General Responsibilities and Duties To provide effective administrative support to the Information Governance Manager/Data Protection Officer using own initiative and judgement and seeking advice when appropriate and necessary.
To act as the point of contact for all queries and enquiries related to information governance, GDPR and FOI.
To receive, review and log FOI requests and queries onto the FOI database.
To liaise with the DPO in relation to all GDPR requests and assist in dealing with queries as directed by the DPO.
To coordinate responses with private enquirers, Gardai, Coroners, solicitors, representatives from other Public Bodies, media enquiries, patients and or their representatives and other appropriate enquirers, within statutory timelines.
To help in the completion of statutory returns as required.
Support audit and data collection for Data Security and Protection compliance.
To monitor all IG Incidents and risks reported on NIMS and contribute to RCAs and investigations as appropriate.
To assist in the management and administration of regular data mapping activities to identify and risk assess information flows.
To contribute to and lead, where appropriate, on specific projects relating to Data Protection work plans.
To progress chasing and updating any requirements relating to Data Protection work plans.
To contribute to the development and implementation of Data Protection Policies.
To contribute to the development and delivery of Data Protection Training programmes and provide cover and support in periods of absence or high volumes of work.
To provide high quality confidential and professional data and information storage, retrieval and analysis for the Information Governance Manager, ensuring that all tasks are prioritised appropriately and using judgement and sensitivity when considering the information presented.
Arranging, on behalf of the Information Governance Manager, face to face meetings with enquirers and/or their representatives as appropriate.
To arrange meetings with members of staff in relation to the collection of data to respond to enquiries.
To review evidence and analyse the content in order to respond to complex queries, using own judgement as appropriate.
To maintain, store and dispose of records in a manner that will satisfactorily meet the statutory requirements of General Data Protection Regulations, the Children's' Act, the Freedom of Information Act and Records Management.
To be responsible for providing training on the Corporate Induction programme for new recruits in relation to Information Governance, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Records Management etc.
To line manage junior staff in the department.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/or experience (i) Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer within the Public Sector.
Or (ii) Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish1.
Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination.
Or (iii) Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction Or (iv) Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI).
And (b) Minimum one years' experience in an Information Governance setting with experience in handling Freedom of Information requests.
(c) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.
Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher-level papers.
A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.
The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: GDPR FOI Legislation Policies Management