Administrative

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Salary €44,574 – €53,454

Annual Salary

Louth

Permanent

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Job Summary

The Role of the Staff Officer

The Staff Officer is a frontline supervisory position in the Council with responsibility for managing the performance of a section or function within a Department. He/she will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Council, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans. A Staff Officer is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate shall have:

• Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues and of the key influencers of local government;
• An understanding of the role of Staff Officer;
• An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions;
• An ability to supervise a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standards are adhered to and maintained;
• An ability to motivate and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS);
• A career record that demonstrates an ability to supervise staff;
• Relevant administrative experience and input to delivery of organisational objectives;
• Proven management report writing and analysis skills;
• An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives

The ideal candidate will also:

• Be self motivated with ability to work on his/her own initiative;
• Have strong interpersonal communication skills and be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all stakeholders;
• Have an awareness of Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.

Essential Criteria
Open Panel – Panel B

Character
Each candidate shall be of good character.

Health
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Training, Experience
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms -



Local Authority Sector/Confined - Panel A & C
(a) Be a serving employee of a local authority or a regional assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post.


Duties

The duties of the office are to give to the local authority under the direction and supervision of its appropriate officer such services of an executive, supervisory or advisory nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers and duties and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any other local authority.

The duties shall include but are not limited to:

• Providing high level administrative support based on a thorough understanding of the overall workings and policy of a section.
• Management of Staff.
• Representing the Council at a variety of meetings.
• Budget preparation and management of same.
• Attending inter-departmental meetings on behalf of the section to which you are assigned.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external agencies as appropriate to the activities of the section.
• Continuously monitoring existing procedures to ensure they comply with best practice and the development of new/improved procedures where appropriate.
• Policy formation
• Attending court as a witness for the Council as required.
• Working on inter-departmental teams concerned with introducing organisational change.
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and carried out under general guidance.

Notes

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is at 4.30 p.m. on Friday 16th September 2022. Late applications will not be accepted.

Have you:

• Typed and completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information?

DO NOT:

• Forward any certificates, references or CVs with the application form.
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit False or misleading information. This may lead to later termination of employment.

DO:

• Submit your application by email only to recruitment@louthcoco.ie and put “Staff Officer” in the subject bar.
• Ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30 p.m. on Friday 16th September 2022.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Louth County Council