Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenLongford County Council is one of Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. TheCouncil has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which arenecessary to the physical, economic, social, and cultural life of County Longford, with afocus on making Longford an attractive place to live, work and invest.The following comprise the areas of service delivery in Longford County Council:• Economic & Dog Development • Fire & Emergency Services• Local Enterprise • Environment• Planning • Finance• Cultural & Recreational Services • Information Services• Infrastructure • Corporate Services• Water Services • Human ResourcesHousingThis is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Dog Warden with LongfordCounty Council. Longford County Council is committed to a policy of open and fairrecruitment, in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards,employment legislation and relevant circulars from the Department ofHousing, Local Government & Heritage.This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide informationboth on the role of Dog Warden and the application/selection process.Candidates should familiarise themselves with the information provided inthis booklet before they complete and submit their application.It is the responsibility of the Candidates to ensure that they meet all thequalifying criteria and are eligible to apply for the post of Dog WardenWhere a candidate provides false or misleading information or hasdeliberately omitted relevant information on their application form thismay result in their disqualification from the competition.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL DW/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenDog WardenRole and Responsibility:The overall role and responsibility of the Dog Warden is the management of LongfordCounty Council's dog control service and the dog pound. This will involve attending to andmanaging all animals at the pound and maintaining all associated records. It will involvedealing with the public, liaising with and working alongside co-workers and reporting to theAdministrative Officer, to ensure all duties are carried out to the highest level.The following list of legislation will act as a guide to the duties involved and as such a formalqualification as Registered Veterinary Nurse or in animal care will be desirable.Control of Dogs (XL Bully) Regulations S.I. No /Control of Dogs Act, as amended, including Regulations made there underPounds Act, and Regulations made there underAnimals ActControl of Horses Act and Regulations made there underEuropean Communities (Identification of Equidae) RegulationsDog Breeding Establishments ActAnimal Health & Welfare ActMicro-chipping of Dogs RegulationsHealth and SafetyThe person employed will be required to perform assigned duties exercising a duty of care,in the interest of safety of oneself, fellow employees and the general public, at all times incompliance with Longford County Council's Health & Safety Management System. Workingin a safe manner, in full compliance with the relevant safety legislation and constructionregulations, will be the primary responsibility of all Dog Wardens.A Dog Warden's duties may include but will not be limited to;Governancea) Be familiar with relevant policies, bye-laws and legislation and be authorised underthe relevant legislationb) Implement procedures in accordance with training providedManagementa) Carry out duties at the dog pound and dog control service as required in conjunctionwith other Wardens, administrative section, and the general veterinary serviceprovider and in line with the dog pound animal health programme.b) Work closely with An Garda Siochana, ISPCA, Animal Welfare Charities and otherstakeholders in relation to dog control issues.c) Contribute to the development of the dog control service.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenAdministrationa) Keep accurate records of all dog control related mattersb) Keep and maintain the register of pound dogs and their traceability recordsc) Keep a register of all dog related callsd) Submit reports in relation to work under your charge as may be requirede) Maintain detailed records in relation to enforcement issues, including those ofalleged offences as required for the purpose of Court Proceedings.f) Liaise closely with Administrative Staff in the preparation of evidence for courtg) Attend Court and give evidence when required to do so.h) Completion of annual dog control statistics return and other periodic returns/reportsi) Provide assistance as required with Freedom of Information and other requestsj) Prepare reports for prosecution of offenders under the relevant legislation, andattending court where necessaryk) Applying for a court order in relation to dangerous dogsl) Attend and give evidence in courtm) Use all information technology equipment providedOperationala) Wear uniform and use PPE as providedb) Ensure the Pound is open and attended at required timesc) Seizure and detention of stray and surrendered dogs, including all associatedadministrationd) Contact the administrative section promptly when a dog enters the pound, when anyother significant issue arises.e) Ensure no animal is accepted without appropriate fees being paid in advance at thecash desk and no animal is released without appropriate fees being paid in advanceto the cash desk and all relevant documentation is completed and maintainedf) Microchip dogs as required and scan, record and register all details of microchipsg) Take all reasonable steps to trace and identify the owners or keepers of stray dogs oruncontrolled dogs and where possible, to return such dogs to their owners.h) Request as necessary any person appearing to be the owner or keeper of a dog toproduce a relevant licence.i) Ensure animal welfare is maintained to the highest standard at all times and reportany illness or injury to contracted general veterinary service providerj) Maintain the Dog Pound, (including the kennels, mats, structures and equipment) ina clean and sanitary condition with due regard at all times to the comfort andwelfare of dogs held in the County Council's Pound.k) Investigate complaints in relation to dog control and dog breeding establishmentissuesl) Carry out house to house calls in relation to dog control mattersm) Carry out regular patrols in housing estates and other areas as requiredn) Prepare and issue fixed penalty noticeso) Ensure maximum dog licensing levels in county, including carrying out house tohouse checksp) Assist with/carry out the inspection of dog breeding establishments and report onsame.q) Facilitate education in relation to responsible dog ownership e.g. sheep worryingLONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog Wardenr) Carry out health and safety inspection on the dog pound and assist with internal andexternal auditss) Arrange the humane euthanasia of dogs when required by Court Order or otherwise.t) Carry out any horse related duties as required from time to timeu) Cooperate with the Longford Urban Horse Education Project.The above specifications are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involvedand consequently, the post holder may be required to perform such duties appropriate tothe post, which may be assigned from time to time.The work will be carried out in accordance with established work practices or as negotiatedfrom time to time. Person appointed will be required to report to work location at thelocation notified to him/her by the supervisor.Employees must attend at all training courses deemed necessary by their employer for theirarea of work, and exercise the skills and knowledge learnt when required to do so. Thesuccessful candidate may be required to successfully pass a Safe Pass course as required.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenCOMPETENCIESKey competencies for the post of Dog Warden are given in the table below. Candidates willbe expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of theircompetence under each of these headings. Please take particular note of the competencieslisted as any shortlisting or interview processes will be based on the information providedby the candidate in their completed application form.• Plan and prioritise work and resources effectively.Establish high quality service and customer carestandards.D • Make timely, informed, and effective decisions and ELIVERING RESULTSshow good judgement and balance in makingdecisions or recommendations.Critically evaluate outcomes and processes used toachieve them.Deliver a message in a clear and coherent fashion.Ability to keep calm under pressure.Portray a positive customer service ethos at alltimes.PERFORMANCE THROUGH PEOPLE • Establish and maintain productive workingrelationships with key internal and externalstakeholders.Communicate effectively both verbally and in writingat all timesDemonstrate self-motivation and maintain apositive constructive and enthusiastic attitude totheir role.Manage time and workload effectively and operatePERSONAL EFFECTIVENESSin an environment with significant complexity andpace.Set challenging standards and achieve high qualityoutcomes.Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and • Knowledge and understanding of the role of DogSelf Development Warden.Relevant experience to date.Ability to use IT systems.Understanding the importance of keeping accuraterecords of each dog under the care andresponsibility of Longford County CouncilKnowledge and awareness of key topical and priorityissues.Understanding of political reality / context of issues.Understanding compliance standards, policies,procedures, and legislation.A clear understanding of Health and Safety Policyand Procedures.Ability to Audit External Organisations including dogestablishments.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenDog WardenQUALIFICATIONS. CharacterEach candidate must be of good character.. HealthEach candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonableprospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.. CitizenshipCandidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the MemberStates of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU andSwitzerland on the free movement of persons; or(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen andhas a stamp visa: or(e) A person awarded international protection under the International ProtectionAct or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result offamily reunification and has a stamp visa or(f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, andresident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp visa. Education, training, experience, etcEach candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -a) Have a standard of education such as will enable the applicant to satisfactorilyperform the duties of the position.b) A working knowledge of software packages (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, onlineapplications, smart handheld devices etc).c) Hold a full clean B Driving Licenced) Be able to write concise and legible reportse) Experience in handling animals is required and Registered Veterinary Nurse or otherformal training in animal care is desirablef) Have experience working with Dog/voluntary/disadvantaged groupsLONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenPARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT. The Post The post is wholetime (i.e. hours per week) and appointment may be permanent ortemporary.. Location Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidates to anypremises in use by the Council, now or in the future.The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own meansof transport and at their own expense.. CommencementLongford County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to takeup such appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take upthe appointment within such period, or such other longer period as the Council in itsabsolute discretion may determine, Longford County Council shall not appoint them.. Working Hours The Dog Warden/Pound Keeper will be required to work a -hour week, incorporatingattendance of hours each day, every second Saturday and Sunday. The working week willinclude (a) periodic early morning and evening work, (b) weekend work. Attendance mayalso be required at such specific times as may be notified by the Council from time to time.The hours and days of work may be subject to change from week to week, start and finishtimes will be determined and notified in advance. Longford County Council reserves theright to alter the hours of work from time to time in line with Government guidance.All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of theOrganisation of Working Time Act,, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations,. Longford County Council requires all employees to record their hours using theCouncil's attendance management system.. Reporting Arrangements The Dog Warden will report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to anyother employee of Longford County Council as designated for this purpose.A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involvediscussions between the employee and the line manager regarding performance andconduct.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog Warden. Probationary Period of Employment There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the positionon probation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive.Employment may be terminated during the probationary period should service be deemedby the Chief Executive to be unsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end ofthe probationary period unless the Chief Executive has certified that the employee hadsatisfactory service. Tenure of employment following probation will be subject tosatisfactory service.. Remuneration The current scale for the post of Dog Warden is €. - €. gross per week(CircularEL /) the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line withGovernment Circulars.On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of thesalary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidatesemployed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history.Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employees nominated bankaccount. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment.Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments arepaid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and nationalagreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct arenot satisfactory.. Superannuation & Retirement A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required inrespect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme asamended or the Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act or thePublic Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act will apply asappropriate on appointment.Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, withdue consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which theybelong.For appointees who are deemed not to be "new entrants" as defined in the PublicService Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, retirement is compulsory onreaching years of age.The minimum retirement age for "new entrants" to the public service as defined in thePublic Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act is. There is nomandatory retirement age.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenEffective from st January,, The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returningto the public service after a break of more than weeks:Retirement age is set, initially, at years; this will rise in step with statutorychanges in the State Pension Contributory (SPC) age to years in andyears in .Compulsory retirement age will be .. Annual Leave The current annual leave entitlement for Dog Warden is days per annum, in accordancewith the Council's Annual Leave Policy.The Chief Executive of Longford County Council retains autonomy with regard to officeclosures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reservedfrom the employee's annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will bereviewed and advised to all employees each year.. Driver's Licence & Insurance Employees of Longford County Council may be required to use their car on official business.In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver's licence and have availableadequate means of transport.If, during the course of employment, an employee's licence is revoked, even temporarily, orif endorsements are received on their licence which may affect their ability to carry out thefull range of their duties, the employee is obliged to notify the Council immediately.It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover forbusiness use and to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified onyour insurance certificate under the heading "Persons or classes of person who arecovered". Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to besupplied to the Council on an annual basis.The Dog Warden may be provided with an electric bicycle to carry out their duties.. Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codesof practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisationalpolicies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection,Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment.. Garda Vetting A person who is being considered for appointment will be required to complete a GardaVetting application, the results of which will be considered before an offer of employment ismade.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog Warden. Use of Modern TechnologyThe successful candidate will be required to use all equipment provided, includingcomputers, hand-held terminals, mobile telephone, electronic equipment, video or othermonitoring equipment and any other new technology which may be introduced in thefuture.. UniformThe person appointed will be required to wear a uniform (which will be supplied by theCounty Council) at all times when on duty, unless otherwise authorised by Longford CountyCouncil.. TrainingEmployees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may bedecided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of theirdaily working activities.. Period of AcceptanceThe local authority shall require persons to whom an appointment is offered to take up suchappointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up theappointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolutediscretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.. Health and Safety Regulations Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonablypracticable the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety,Health and Welfare at Work Act, the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all duecare and take all protective and preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health, andWelfare of its employees.All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operatewith management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything,which would place themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influenceof an intoxicant at the place of work.Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend allrequired Safety and Health Training. Important NoticeThe above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be thecomprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in theemployment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenSELECTION PROCESS. How to Apply Only fully completed applications forms will be accepted.Please ensure that:. your application is made on the official application form only and sent via email inpdf format to – do not attach or include your CVNOTE: your CV will not be accepted as an application or as part of your application.. you fully complete all sections of the application form and include all relevant,detailed and accurate information. Applications must be completed in typed format.NOTE: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on yourapplication form being true. False/misleading information or deliberate omissionsmay result in termination of employment.. you include a copy of your educational certificates as part of one pdf application. you submit your application on or before pm Friday, th SeptemberForward your completed application form via email to :Applications submitted after the closing date will not be acceptedApplications forms must be submitted by email in pdf formatApplications submitted by hand, post or fax will not be acceptedClaims in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained.Admission to this competition, or an invitation to take tests or to attend for interviewdoes not infer that you fulfil all the requirements for appointment.If you do not receive an "acknowledgement-of-receipt" of your application within sevenworking days of application - please contact Longford County Council's HR departmentby phone: () / or by email: Longford County Council may need to contact you during the competition's selectionprocess. It is important that the contact details (i.e. your postal address, email addressand phone number) given on your application form are correct and accessible by you.Longford County Council will not accept responsibility for communication not accessedor received by you.It is the responsibility of each applicant to provide accurate contact details on theirApplication Form. Correspondance in relation to all aspects of this competition will beprimarily via email.Changes to your contact details that occur during this recruitment campaign should benotified by email to LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog Warden. Selection Process Stage – Submission of Application Form via emailCandidates interested in applying for the position of Dog Warden should submit theircompleted application with supporting documentation form via email in PDF format toCompleted Application Forms must be submitted on or before pm Friday, th September.Each completed application must include a copy of all educational qualifications declared inthe application form.Failure to submit a completed application form, with all required supportingdocumentation, by the specified deadline will result in the application being deemed invalidand it will not be permitted to proceed any further in the selection process.Stage – Initial ScreeningAll completed application forms received by the stated closing date & time will be screenedto ensure that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position of Dog Warden inaccordance with the declared Qualifications.Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the required eligibility criteria, theirapplication will progress to the Step of the selection process.Candidates who fail to demonstrate that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria required,their application will be deemed invalid and will not progress any further in the selectionprocess.Stage – ShortlistingLongford County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, it is very importanttherefore, that candidates provide accurate, clear and comprehensive information in theircompleted application forms.Shortlisting may take the form of:. a desktop-shortlisting process, where a board will be assigned to examine theinformation provided by the candidate and assess it against criteria required for theposition, and/or. an online shortlisting interview.Candidates who are shortlisted may have their application scored and ranked in order ofmerit. Based on the score awarded their application may progress to Step of the selectionprocess.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenFor candidates who are not shortlisted, their application will not progress any further in theselection process.Stage –InterviewOn completion of the Stage of the selection process, successfully shortlisted candidatesmay be invited in batches for an online interview.An independent interview board will be established by the Chief Executive of LongfordCounty Council. The board will comprise a Chairperson and two other members, who willhave expert knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the board is to establish theapplicant's suitability for the post and to rank the successful candidates in order of meritfor appointment.The interview will be the candidate's opportunity to demonstrate that they possess therequired competencies, knowledge, skills, and experience. The objective of the board is toassess the candidate's responses against agreed criteria and to identify the candidates whobest meet the competencies required.Longford County Council will issue advance notice of the date and time of the onlineinterview. It is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for interviewon the date and time notified and to ensure that they are able to successfully connect to theonline interview.Requests to reschedule notified interview dates or times cannot be accommodated.Candidates who do not attend/connect for their interview at the time and on the dateadvised will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition and theirapplication will receive no further consideration.Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be the responsibility of thecandidate.Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be qualified for appointment inorder of merit and placed on a panel. This panel may be used to fill both permanent andtemporary Dog Warden vacancies that may arise during the life of the panel.It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. Theselection process is not concluded until sought references are received and all otherclearance checks, e.g. Garda Vetting, occupational health, verification of educationqualifications, etc, have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Council.Candidates on the Dog Warden panel who satisfy all the requirements for the post may beoffered employment subject to:. Their place, in order of merit, on the panel. The requirements of Longford County Council.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog WardenShould a candidate decline an offer of employment or having accepted an offer ofemployment relinquish it prior to commencing in the post, they will be deemed to havewithdrawn their application from the competition.. Feedback Candidates shall be notified of the outcome of each stage of the selection process as soon aspossible.If, following the interview, a candidate is placed on a panel they shall be informed of theirposition on the panel. Details of marks attained in the interview process will be providedupon receipt of written request.. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required by the LongfordCounty Council, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required byLongford County Council within the specified timeframe, regarding any matter relevant totheir candidature, will be deemed to have withdrawn their application from thecompetition.. References Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they arewell known but not related.In advance of any offer of employment, Longford County Council reserves the right to seekboth written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educationalinstitutions, or any other organisations with which the candidate has been associated.Longford County Council reserves the right to determine the merit, appropriateness andrelevance of such references and referees. Information sought from referees shall bestructured around the requirements of the job and the job description, person specificationand/or competency profile provided.. Verification of Education Qualifications Prior to appointment, the candidate will be required to present the original parchment oftheir certificate, diploma and/or degree and any other supporting documentation requiredby the Council*, to the Human Resources department in order to verify their qualifications.Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality andQualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the IrishNational Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also beaccompanied by a translation document. LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog Warden. Pre-Employment Medical Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration andto undergo a medical examination, at their own expense, by a qualified medicalpractitioner nominated by the Council. On taking up employment the expense of thismedical examination will be refunded.. Garda Clearance Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance the National Vetting Bureau (Children andVulnerable Persons) Acts to and the applicant will be required to fully cooperatewith this process.. CanvassingAny attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate's instigation,directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in thecandidate's favour, any member or employee of the Council or person nominated by theCounty Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify thecandidate for the position being sought.. Confidentiality Longford County Council, in its recruitment and selection procedures, has appropriatemeasures in place to protect the confidentiality of all applicants. All enquiries, applicationsand other aspects that form part of the recruitment formalities are treated as confidentialand are not disclosed to anyone, outside of those directly involved in the recruitmentprocess - subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Acts, -.Records created, maintained, and stored by Longford County Council as part of the recruitmentand selection process are subject to a range of legislation, including Freedom of Informationand Data Protection. Longford County Council shall comply with the National RecordsRetention Policy () and any other relevant records retention policies.LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/Candidate Information Booklet – Dog Warden. Who can I contact if I have a query in relation the Recruitment Campaign for DogWarden?The Candidate Information Booklet provides comprehensive information relating to the selectionprocess for this recruitment campaign. However, if after reading this information booklet yourequire any additional/further information - please forward your query by email to:. I have submitted my application form. What happens next?Longford County Council will carry out an eligibility check on all application forms to ensure that theymeet the minimum eligibility criteria for the post as set out by the Department of Housing, Planningand Local Government. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the post, basedon the information given in your application form, your application will be deemed invalid, and youwill not be considered for interview.Depending on the number of candidates remaining at this stage of the competition it may benecessary to hold a shortlisting process. The shortlisting process may take the form of either adesktop exercise (based on the information provided in the application forms) and/or a shortlistinginterview.. What happens on completion of the shortlisting process?Longford County Council will contact all applicant's advising them of the results of the shortlistingprocess. Candidates who are shortlisted at this stage may be invited to attend for online interview.It is the responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for the online interview on thedate and time notified. Reschedule requests cannot be accommodated.. What happens after undertaking the final interview?Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be placed on a panel and ranked inorder.Please note that being placed on a panel is not a guarantee that you will be appointed.. If I am offered employment, where will I be based?The management of Longford County Council reserve the right to assign employees to any premisesor business section as required in accordance with the business needs of the organisation.. How will Longford County Council communicate with me throughout the Recruitmentand Selection Campaign?Longford County Council may contact you by phone, email or post at various stages throughout theselection process. Any change to the contact details provided that occur during this recruitmentcampaign should be notified by email to LONGFORD COUNTY COUNCIL GO/