Civil Technician Grade I

Mayo County Council is
inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Civil
Technician Grade I. The Civil Technician Grade
I is a key support position within the Council and is assigned to a service
delivery area or to support a functional area as required. The Civil Technician
Grade I will work under the direction and management of the Executive Technician
or analogous grade or other employee designated by the Senior Executive
Officer, Senior Engineer or Director of Services as appropriate. The role
involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in
meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal
and external customers.

The role requires a clear
knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key
stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic
role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic
direction of the sector. Successful
applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the local authority
by the Chief Executive at any time.

Each
Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

 (i) have passed the National Council for
Educational Awards / H.E.T.A.C. National Certificate   Final Examination in:

            Civil Engineering, or

            Geo-surveying, or

            Construction Studies, or

            Construction Studies in Building Maintenance, or

            Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics

            Or

            hold an equivalent qualification,

            AND

(ii) have, on the latest date
for the receipt of completed application forms for the office, at least     three years satisfactory relevant
experience after attaining the qualification concerned,

            Or

 (iii) (a) have, on the latest date for receipt
of completed application form, satisfactory relevant         experience in a technician post at
Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a local authority or health board
in the State,

            and

have at least three years satisfactory
relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous
office,

            Or

(b) have satisfactory service
in a technician post at Grade I or higher level or in an analogous post under a
local authority or health board in the State,

(iv) possess adequate training or experience relating to the control and
supervision of staff.

In
the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required
to submit all relevant Educational Qualifications to meet the requirements
above.

Non-Irish
Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and
Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish
National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be
accompanied by a translation document.   

It is desirable that the successful candidate
demonstrates the following through the     
completion of their application form and at interview,

a)      A career
record that demonstrates satisfactory civil technician experience.

b)      An ability
to plan and execute surveys for mapping, etc.

c)      An ability
to plan and prioritise work effectively and to work under pressure (both
independently and as part of a team.

d)      A strong
sense of innovation and problem-solving skills and flexibility in their
approach to work.

e)      A strong
sense of ownership of their work and attention to detail.

f)       An ability
to take direction/follow instruction.

g)      An ability
to prepare and present clear and concise reports:

h)      Good
interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and work in
consultation with a wide range of stakeholders.

i)       
A good understanding of safety management in
workplace including Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations.

The following are among the principal duties
envisaged: 

a)     
Providing
technical services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has
been assigned, e.g.  site inspection,
site surveying, as-built surveying, preparation of detailed dimensional
drawings, design layout, mapping and graphics, schedules, registers, technical
research, report writing, project tendering and such other duties associated
with the role.

b)     
Operating
the appropriate technology and software systems as required to carry out the
work to which he/she has been assigned e.g. CAD, Revit, BIM, Graphics,
Microsoft Office, Civil 3D.

c)     
Assisting
in designing and producing draft and final workings/drawings, technical details
and specifications for various projects through all design stages from
inception through to completion.

d)     
Assisting
in designing and working on the production of draft and final tender and
contract documents, including those for the tender of services on behalf of
Mayo County Council for consultants and contractors.

e)     
Undertaking
Surveying – Topographical, Photographic & Technical, including using GPS
surveying equipment.

f)      
Estimating
project technical or resource requirements.

g)     
Reading
and reviewing maps, project drawings and plans, technical specifications, etc.

h)     
Preparation
of public consultation display material and assistance with public consultation
requirements, including Part VIII, attendance at meetings etc.

i)       
Carrying
out land registry searches and folio searches.

j)       
Working
as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

k)     
Managing
and maintaining work files and providing progress reports.

l)       
Provision
of technical supervision and support.

m)  
Being
accountable for efficient and effective processing of work assigned to him/her.

n)     
Liaising
with other departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation
to operational aspects of assigned work.

o)     
Supporting
the Management and implementation of Health and Safety for the section or
department.

p)     
Supervision
of staff/projects assigned to him/her.

q)     
Contributing
to individual staff development, personal development and team development
initiatives.

r)      
Assisting
with the preparation of estimates.

The above specification 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.