Professional and Technical, Senior Management, Fire Services
County Kildare is located in the mid-east region of Ireland in the province of Leinster and is one of twelve Local Authorities comprising the Eastern and Midlands Region. It has a population of 247,774 (2022 Census) which is one of the fasted growing counties in Ireland over the past 20 years at a rate of 11% in comparison to the national growth rate of 8%. The principal towns are Naas, Newbridge, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Athy, Kildare, Clane, Kilcock, Sallins and Monasterevin.
Census figures show that Kildare is one of the fastest growing and youngest population centers in the country; with the highest proportion of people aged 0-24 in the state Population growth combined with proximity to Dublin, accessibility via the M4, M7 & M9 Motorways, in addition three national rail lines, is driving demand for housing, commercial, industrial developments in addition to the necessary social and community infrastructure required to support the existing and growing communities. The north and western part of the county is comprised of significant peatland areas associated with the Bog of Allen, and as Bord Na Mona prepares to cease peat extraction, there are new opportunities and challenges for diversification.
The County canal and river systems provide unique opportunities for the development of both greenways and blueways, and the Council is engaged in the development of long-distance routes along the Royal Canal, Grand Canal and the development of the Barrow Blueway.
An opportunity now exists in Kildare County Council for the position of Chief Fire Officer.
Job Summary/Description:
The Chief Fire Officer’s primary function is to manage the County Council’s Fire Service. They will manage and administer an efficient and effective Fire Service in accordance with the Fire Service Acts and associated legislation applicable to the Fire Service. They will hold responsibility for the management and administration of Kildare County Council’s Fire and Emergency Service, including the Major Emergency Plan. The CFO’s duties will also include responsibility for strategic planning and the implementation of any associated change requirements throughout the Fire and Emergency Services. They may also be assigned responsibility for the management of any other relevant function(s) at the discretion of the Chief Executive.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
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