Description:
It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that he/she:
- Possess knowledge of current local government issues, priorities, concerns and future direction.
- Has relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level.
- Ability to work within a team effectively.
- Experience of compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc.
- Possess effective financial and budget management skills.
- Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems.
- Has previous experience in community engagement, including consultation.
- Possess project management skills.
- Experience of organising and managing events, including networking and participation skills.
- (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and
(b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or
- have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or
- hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard,
- shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff
Applicants should at the date of appointment hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence