Civil Technician Grade II

The Civil Technician Grade II 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 II 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 N.C.E.A. /
H.E.T.A.C National Certificate Final Examination in Civil Engineering or in
Geosurveying,

Or

hold an equivalent qualification,

Or

(ii)               
have satisfactory service,
immediately preceding the latest date for receipt of completed application
forms, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post under a
local authority or a Health Board in the State.

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)              
Have the ability to undertake GPS/Total Station
surveying and have satisfactory knowledge of associated software packages

b)              
Have proficiency in the use of AutoCAD

The following are among the principal duties
envisaged: 

a)     
To
draft detailed dimensional drawings, maps and layout drawings as required.

b)     
Carry
out level, GPS, asset and general layout surveys as required.

c)     
Prepare
reports, survey and record data and process information using computer systems,
as required. 

d)     
Adhere
to health and safety requirements.

e)     
Read
and review maps, technical drawings and structural specifications.

f)      
Use
computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting or other
engineering tasks where required.

g)     
Perform
day to day administrative tasks.ie maintaining files, preparation of reports
and related documentation.

h)     
Understand
and be knowledgeable of regulations – including Health & Safety, Traffic
Management.

i)       
Interact
with members of the public providing information and informing them of upcoming
works.

j)       
Surveying
– Topographical surveys and technical research.

k)     
Carry
out land registry searches and folio searches.

l)       
Provide
technical support.

m)  
Other
administrative or technical duties as assigned.

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.