Job description
Professional and Technical
Conservation Officer
€53,626 - €74,544
Annual Salary
Cork
Permanent, Temporary
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Job Summary
The role of the Conservation Officer is to raise awareness and appreciation of architectural heritage by promoting a positive attitude to significant older buildings and by encouraging the realisation of their potential for viable continued use by owners.
To promote the conservation of the County’s architectural heritage; to advise and collaborate with Council Directorates and Municipal Districts on conservation matters, particularly, in the areas of Development Management and Enforcement in relation to statutory planning processes; to provide an effective and efficient advisory service to applicants, community and commercial stakeholders.
The Conservation Officer shall produce technical reports and advice in relation to the Architectural Heritage in the context of land use plans, projects and schemes and in the Development Management process; shall provide technical support and advice in relation to the Architectural Heritage, to stakeholders, including members of the public, applicants, council staff/ directorates and committees, including the HMAC; shall administer, process and monitor Cork County Council’s, Conservation Grants Scheme and National (Departmental) Grant schemes.
Cork County Council requires an energetic and motivated individual to deliver and develop best practice services. The successful candidate may be required to supervise additional internal resources and / or external service providers to ensure the effective delivery of conservation services.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -
- hold a recognised qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in a technical discipline related to the built environment including architecture, structural engineering, building surveying or spatial / town / urban planning;
hold a recognised qualification at NFQ Level 8 in which the historic built environment was a major subject including but not limited to archaeology, history of art or architectural conservation;
Or
hold a recognised qualification at NFQ Level 9 or 10 in which the historic built environment was a major subject including but not limited to archaeology, history of art or architectural conservation;
b. after attaining the qualification referred to at (a) above, have five years’ satisfactory experience relevant to the post (or four years for registered architects);
- have a satisfactory knowledge of architectural heritage, design and conservation, strategic planning and urban design, and the legal framework governing architectural conservation and planning;
- possess a high standard of technical training and experience appropriate to the nature of the work undertaken, including administrative experience;
- have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
Be able to demonstrate a strong ability in the following areas - Delivering Quality Work & Services, Communicating Effectively, Networking, Influencing and Negotiation
Contact Details
Cork County Council
Human Resource Management Directorate
Floor 4 Co Library Building
Carrigrohane Road, Cork
T12 K335
0214285600
helen.bowman@corkcoco.ie
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