Executive Planner

Local Gov; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Gov in Ireland seeks an Executive Planner within the Planning and Development Department, reporting to senior planning staff. The role involves managing elements of the department and delivering the full range of planning services to Local Authorities, in support of local policy decisions.

Applicants must hold a Level 8 Planning qualification and have at least five years of relevant planning experience, with high technical and administrative capabilities as required.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Planning (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
• At least five years satisfactory relevant experience of planning work.
• High standard of technical training and expertise.
• High standard of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing elements of the Planning and Development Department.
• Provide services to Local Authorities and implement local policy decisions.
• Work closely with service departments to deliver the full range of services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Education

Planning degree (Level 8 NFQ)

Job description

This position is within the Planning and Development Department reporting to the Senior Executive Planner, Senior Planner and/or other employee nominated by the Chief Executive. The Executive Planner is responsible for managing elements of the Planning and Development Department and providing a multiplicity of services to Local Authorities. Reporting to the appropriate line manager, the Executive Planner will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area within the planning or related function. The Executive Planner will be required to work closely with service departments to deliver the full range of services and implement local policy decisions.

Executive Planner positions are multifaceted and may include some, or all, of the following key service areas:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have:

• (a) hold a qualification in Planning (at least level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications;
• (b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience of planning work;
• (c) possess a high standard of technical training and expertise; and
• (d) possess a high standard of administrative experience.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website