Assistant Planner

Localgov; Kildare; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kildare County Council is seeking a candidate for a planning role based in Naas, Co. Kildare. The ideal applicant will demonstrate knowledge of planning legislation, issues affecting County Kildare, and strong project management skills.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with strong communication and report writing abilities, and a good grasp of local government structures and services related to planning and development.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (Level 8) in a relevant field.
• At least two years' satisfactory planning experience.
• Full valid Irish/EU driving licence for Class B vehicles or equivalent.

Skills

Planning legislation knowledge

County Kildare planning issues

Team collaboration

Planning & project management

Communication & interpersonal skills

Local government knowledge

Time management

Report writing & IT skills

Education

Honours degree (Level 8 NFQ)

Job description

The ideal candidate for the position shall demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have the following essential experience and skills:

• Knowledge of planning legislation, practices, and key relevant European Directives;
• Knowledge of planning issues relevant to County Kildare and its wider region;
• An ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Planning, operational and project management skills;
• Communication/presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of local government structure and services, its mandate and activities particularly in relation to planning and development.
• Time Management and organisational skills - an ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines;
• Report writing skills and IT skills.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of
• have at least two years satisfactory experience of planning work;
• possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence

Kildare County Council
Áras Chill Dara
Devoy Park
Naas Co. Kildare
W91X775