Senior Executive Technician (Civil)
Mayo County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified
persons for the position of Senior Executive Technician (Civil). A panel will
be formed from which permanent or temporary vacancies arising during its
lifetime may be filled.
The Senior Executive Technician (Civil) will be required to lead a team
or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local
authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the
democratic process.
The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of an
Officer or Engineer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief
Executive.
Each Candidate must,
on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a)
have satisfactory experience, 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,
b)
have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician
post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post,
c)
have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority
work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work
and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of
such a section of the work,
d)
have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their
own organisations and with other bodies,
e)
have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of
staff, and
f)
possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate
administrative ability.
In the
event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to
submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to meet the
requirements - Education, Training, Experience.
It is
desirable that the successful candidate demonstrates the following through the
completion of their application form and at interview,
a)
Have excellent
computer skills with the ability to compile technical drawings, write technical
and statistical reports and good information/ data management.
b)
Be motivated, precise
and diligent in the execution of work.
c)
Have the ability to
work on their own initiative, in an independent environment without continuous
supervision.
d)
Possess a high standard of
technical training and strong experience of design, tender preparation
including specifications and the procurement of projects
e)
Possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage and work
in partnership with staff at all levels, contractors, professional consultants,
members of the public etc.
f)
Have excellent
knowledge and awareness of current Health and Safety Legislation and
Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their
application in the workplace.
g)
Have the ability to
interpret and critically analyse scientific data.
h)
Have a good
knowledge/ experience of civil engineering work activities.
i)
Fully conversant in the use of AutoCAD with the ability to
produce working drawings. Use of Revit desirable but not essential.
The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and
a)
such other local
authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the
Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and
b)
to any other local
authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority,
or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this
paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or
such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine,
such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature
as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the
exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise
such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief
Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees
that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder
will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so.
The following are among the principal duties
envisaged:
a)
Providing necessary
information to Senior Management relevant to their area of responsibility.
b)
Management and
supervision of staff and the co-ordination of duties of staff under their
control.
c)
Ensuring the
efficient delivery of services in their area of responsibility.
d)
Creation and
monitoring of work procedures and document management.
e)
Co-ordinating the
maintenance and management of. I.T. systems in their area of responsibility.
f)
Providing technical
services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been
assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and
graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing
office.
g)
Operating the
appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has
been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ArcGIS, Autodesk’s
AutoCAD and / or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of
Applications, especially Access, Excel and Powerpoint.
h)
Legislation and
compliance with all other statutory technical standards.
i) Adherence to the
Councils corporate health and safety systems and implementation of department
and section health and safety controls, including those relating to risk
assessments. A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation
Regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their
implication in the workplace.
j)
Liaising with other
Departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to
operational aspects of assigned work.
k)
Functioning as a Team
Leader, this includes prioritising work as determined by the Head of
Department/Service, functioning as a facilitator and co-ordinator between team
members and other departments and external agencies and being responsible for
the allocation of work and ensuring task completion.
l)
Preparation of
estimates.
m)
Preparation of public
consultation display material and assistance at public consultations.
n)
Coaching and
mentoring to Technicians Grade I, Grade II, Executive Technicians.
o)
Tendering &
appointment and contract management, plus administration.
p)
Cost management and
financial reporting of accounts.
q)
Preparation of
Feasibility Studies and Scheme design.
r)
Inter-departmental
liaising and seeking advice where necessary from correct individuals /
departments.
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.
Mayo County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified
persons for the position of Senior Executive Technician (Civil). A panel will
be formed from which permanent or temporary vacancies arising during its
lifetime may be filled.
The Senior Executive Technician (Civil) will be required to lead a team
or teams and to provide technical and managerial support across all local
authority service areas and to liaise with external agencies and support the
democratic process.
The person/s appointed will work under the direction and control of an
Officer or Engineer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief
Executive.
Each Candidate must,
on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a)
have satisfactory experience, 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,
b)
have at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician
post at Grade II or higher level or an analogous post,
c)
have a thorough knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority
work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work
and possess such training or experience as would enable them to take charge of
such a section of the work,
d)
have adequate experience in dealing with other departments within their
own organisations and with other bodies,
e)
have adequate experience in the direction, supervision and control of
staff, and
f)
possess technical training and experience of a high standard and adequate
administrative ability.
In the
event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required to
submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to meet the
requirements - Education, Training, Experience.
It is
desirable that the successful candidate demonstrates the following through the
completion of their application form and at interview,
a)
Have excellent
computer skills with the ability to compile technical drawings, write technical
and statistical reports and good information/ data management.
b)
Be motivated, precise
and diligent in the execution of work.
c)
Have the ability to
work on their own initiative, in an independent environment without continuous
supervision.
d)
Possess a high standard of
technical training and strong experience of design, tender preparation
including specifications and the procurement of projects
e)
Possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage and work
in partnership with staff at all levels, contractors, professional consultants,
members of the public etc.
f)
Have excellent
knowledge and awareness of current Health and Safety Legislation and
Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their
application in the workplace.
g)
Have the ability to
interpret and critically analyse scientific data.
h)
Have a good
knowledge/ experience of civil engineering work activities.
i)
Fully conversant in the use of AutoCAD with the ability to
produce working drawings. Use of Revit desirable but not essential.
The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and
a)
such other local
authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the
Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and
b)
to any other local
authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority,
or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this
paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or
such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine,
such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature
as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the
exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise
such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him / her by the Chief
Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees
that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder
will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level if qualified to do so.
The following are among the principal duties
envisaged:
a)
Providing necessary
information to Senior Management relevant to their area of responsibility.
b)
Management and
supervision of staff and the co-ordination of duties of staff under their
control.
c)
Ensuring the
efficient delivery of services in their area of responsibility.
d)
Creation and
monitoring of work procedures and document management.
e)
Co-ordinating the
maintenance and management of. I.T. systems in their area of responsibility.
f)
Providing technical
services relevant to the area of responsibility to which he/she has been
assigned, e.g. site inspection, site surveying, creation of drawings and
graphics, report writing and such other duties associated with a drawing
office.
g)
Operating the
appropriate technology as required to carry out the work to which he/she has
been assigned, e.g. CAD, Graphics, GIS Software such as ArcGIS, Autodesk’s
AutoCAD and / or MicroStation CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite of
Applications, especially Access, Excel and Powerpoint.
h)
Legislation and
compliance with all other statutory technical standards.
i) Adherence to the
Councils corporate health and safety systems and implementation of department
and section health and safety controls, including those relating to risk
assessments. A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation
Regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their
implication in the workplace.
j)
Liaising with other
Departments, members of the public and external agencies in relation to
operational aspects of assigned work.
k)
Functioning as a Team
Leader, this includes prioritising work as determined by the Head of
Department/Service, functioning as a facilitator and co-ordinator between team
members and other departments and external agencies and being responsible for
the allocation of work and ensuring task completion.
l)
Preparation of
estimates.
m)
Preparation of public
consultation display material and assistance at public consultations.
n)
Coaching and
mentoring to Technicians Grade I, Grade II, Executive Technicians.
o)
Tendering &
appointment and contract management, plus administration.
p)
Cost management and
financial reporting of accounts.
q)
Preparation of
Feasibility Studies and Scheme design.
r)
Inter-departmental
liaising and seeking advice where necessary from correct individuals /
departments.
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.
