**Job Purpose:**
The Technical Services Officer - Chief Assistant (CATSO) will support the Director of Estates in managing various functions within the Estates Directorate. This includes Technical Services, Property and Asset Management, Project Management, Climate Action, Housing, Fire Safety, and Transport.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the oversight and delivery of high-quality services to all departments across the organisation.
* Managing budgets and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
* Preparing capital works applications for funding and supporting information at feasibility stages.
* Collating and submitting data for the SEAI M&R reporting system for energy use and implementing a Climate Action Roadmap.
* Ensuring compliance with performance standards for Approved Housing Bodies.
* Managing a transport service, including development of policies and procedures, fleet management, route planning, and statutory compliance.
* Implementing change management and processes, and managing teams.
Requirements:
* NFQ Level 8 qualification relevant to property management, engineering, energy, housing, or transport.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Full clean driving license and own vehicle for work-related travel.
* Training in facilities management software.
* Minimum 4 years' experience working in an estates/property management team, with 2 years' experience reporting directly to Senior Management.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant management/business discipline (NFQ level 9).
* Qualification relevant to transport maintenance, certification, or management.
* Experience in the rollout of a transport department review, change management, budget analysis, and future planning.
* Experience working in a disability sector and familiarity with HSE circulars and processes.
Location and Working Hours:
89 Lagan Road or Ballymun HQ, according to organisational needs. 35 hours per week, with varying start and finish times depending on service requirements.