Executive Scientist

Clarecoco; Ireland; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clare County Council invites applications for the Executive Scientist role within the Environment Department. The post provides scientific and managerial support across environmental services and liaises with external agencies to uphold democratic processes.

The role requires leadership of a multidisciplinary team, enforcement of environmental legislation, and delivery of high-quality reports and programme measures in line with River Basin Management objectives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current environmental legislation and pending changes.
• Experience enforcing waste, water, air, and noise pollution laws.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Experience coordinating environmental inspections and enforcement actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a scientific team and supervise staff.
• Oversee budget management and funding opportunities.
• Investigate pollution incidents and enforce compliance.
• Develop work plans and coordinate inspections and audits.
• Engage with stakeholders including EPA, IW and HSE.

Skills

Environmental legislation

Pollution enforcement

Data analysis

Report writing

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Honours degree in Science

Job description

Clare County Council/ Comhairle Contae an Chláir is the authority responsible for Local Government in County Clare. The corporate headquarters are located at Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis and there are four Municipal Districts (Ennis, Shannon, Killaloe, and West Clare) which are supported through area offices in Ennis, Scarriff, Shannon, Ennistymon and Kilrush. There are 28 elected members, approximately 990 staff and an annual operating budget of €204 million in 2026.

Clare County Council provides a diverse range of services across a large geographic area.Key services areas include planning, Local Enterprise Office, rural and community development, transportation, motor tax, water, environment, emergency services along with housing activation & delivery, libraries, and sports & amenities, property management, derelict sites, and vacant homes. These operations are supported by internal services which include ICT & Digital Services, Corporate Services & Governance, Finance and People and Culture functions.

There is a diverse demographic across urban and rural communities with tourism bringing seasonal changes in population and activity in the county. The Shannon estuary, Shannon Airport, industrial zones, and geographic location between larger urban areas, coupled with the unique landscape and heritage add to the diversity of activity in the County. Local democracy is strengthened through the Municipal Districts and changes in legislation and regulation have placed greater emphasis on the role of the Local Authority in driving economic activity, ensuring accountability, accessibility and innovation while placing the customer and the community to the fore of service delivery.

The Competition

Clare County Council is currently inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the above competition. Clare County Council may, following the interview process, form a panel for the post of Executive Scientist from which future relevant vacancies may be filled subject to sanction approval from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Positions will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. This panel will exist for 12 months and may be extended for a further period of 6-12 months at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

Job Description

TheExecutive Scientist will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Environment Department of Clare County Council. The Executive Scientist provides scientific and managerial support across a number of local authority service areas and is required to liaise with external agencies and support the democratic process.

This role requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the following -

• Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992, as amended.
• Local Government Act 2001, as amended.
• Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 as amended by the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1990.
• Air Pollution Act, 1987, as amended.
• Protection of the Environment Act 2003.
• Water Services Act 2007, as amended
• Air Pollution Act, 1987
• Enforcement obligations of a Local Authority

The Executive Scientist shall operate under the direction of and report to the Senior Executive Engineer and must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Supervisor. The Executive Scientist may also report to the Director of Service of the section to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, the Executive Scientist will be responsible for the efficient management of their prescribed work area and will fulfil the duties of the office in accordance with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System.

The role requires flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties may involve working outside of normal office hours, as required.

Essential Skills & Experience for the role

The ideal candidate for the position shall:

• Comprehensive knowledge of current Environmental legislation and pending legislation
• Experience of enforcing waste/ water pollution legislation
• Be familiar with the Water Framework Directive and the River Basin Management Plan objectives
• An ability to prepare and present technical reports
• Have good knowledge and awareness of the statutory obligations of Health and Safety Legislation and the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace
• Experience of co-ordinating sample plans for Group Water Schemes, Small Private Supplies, Bathing Waters, Section 4 licences, Rivers, WWTP’s and DWWTS’s.
• An ability to interpret and undertake critical analysis of scientific data
• Experience in laboratory quality management systems.
• Have relevant experience in collating, preparing and presenting technical reports and be able to interpret and undertake critical analysis of scientific data.
• A focus on the customer and on service improvement including taking ownership and resolving issues arising;
• Demonstrate satisfactory experience in management of environmental incidents including pollution incidents, bathing water incidents and drinking water non-compliances or when a water pollution incident occurs which might potentially require the activation of an incident response, be familiar with and comply with Clare County Councils procedures in response to the incident;
• Lead and provide a framework to staff to ensure the effective co-ordination and consistency in the implementation of environmental enforcement activity. This includes but is not limited to licensing of facilities, carrying out inspections, auditing of licensed facilities, licence enforcement, septic tank inspections, planning inspections, farm inspections and dealing with environmental pollution complaints
• Knowledge and understanding of current and future pressure on the environment
• Experience in enforcing water, waste, air and noise pollution legislation.
• Team and people management skills through the PMDS process
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
• Experience of managing finance and budgets and ensuring value for money;
• Experience of participating in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and cross functional teams. Have the ability to motivate, empower, encourage and achieve maximum efficiency and value for money from the personnel and processes under his / her control;
• Experience of producing annual team plans, holding team meetings, planning and delegating work effectively;
• A track record of delivering results;
• An understanding of Local Authority services and structures in Ireland;
• Ability of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co-operation and consensus with a whole range of bodies and representative groups;
• experience in meeting regularly with stakeholders, providing updates, presentations and reports, taking customer feedback and ensuring any learning from same is used to enhance the operations of the organisation;
• Ability to liaise with and work with other departments in implementing Clare County Council policies and projects as required;
• At least 3 years’ experience in enforcement and compliance management of Environmental Legislation.

Desirable Skills & Experience for the role

Hold a current full Class B driving licence free from endorsements. When required to do so, holders of this office shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority.

Duties

The duties of the post are to give to the local authority, and

(a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the Local Government Acts 2001 and 2014, is Chief Executive, and

(b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority, or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive or such other employee as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to him/her by the Chief Executive from time to time, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The post holder will, if required, act for an employee of a higher level. The post holder may be required to work outside his/her normal job description from time to time.

The Executive Scientist duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Management of a Scientific based team duties and the supervision of Assistant Scientists, technicians and or other staff as required within the team structure
• Budget Management, claiming grants, & seeking funding opportunities
• Investigation of Pollution incidents, Enforcement breaches, enforcement of noncompliance and preparation for and attendance at Court relating to Environment functions and potential high court cases
• Be capable of developing work programs to carry out assessments in waterbodies at risk to identify issues impacting water quality
• Responding to and resolving Environmental Complaints including taking relevant enforcement action, recommendations, reporting, issuing directions and statutory notices and ensuring that all are recorded and responded to in a timely fashion
• Carry out investigations, audits and prepare to reports on Environmental concerns/incidents and issues including dealing with historic landfills, planning applications, forestry applications, managing EPA licensed facilities such as closed landfills,
• To contribute to the delivery of the programme of measures under the 3rd cycle of the River Basin Management Plan, with specific emphasis on farm inspections, septic tank inspections and any other environmental inspections as directed.
• Develop team plans and procedures including the Recommended Minimum Criteria for Environmental Inspections (RMCEI) Plan.
• Implement provisions set out in National Enforcement Priorities;
• Carry out investigations, audits and prepare reports on official complaints received from the public in respect of activities, which may be in breach of EU and National Environmental Legislation.
• Complete Service Reviews, Departmental Returns, Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Public Presentations, Data protection requests, Access to Environmental Information (AIE) requests, Public presentation and data requests.
• Lead, motivate and engage staff to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans.
• Manage performance of staff under their remit.
• Comply with all requirements of PMDS operated in Clare County Council.
• Ensure staff are trained and operate within the relevant skill sets.
• Communicate effectively whether verbally or in written communications with all stakeholders.
• Liaise with Councillors and other bodies including the Department, EPA, Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authority (WERLA), River Basin Management Service (formerly LAWPRO), National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO), and others
• Implement Clare County Council’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, to promote a positive safety culture to include carrying out risk assessments, safety inspections, and investigation of any accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses.
• Implement and promote environmental legislation relating to water pollution, drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, bathing waters and management of air quality.
• Preparation of AA screening reports, carrying out audits and validations and advising on the requirements under legislation;
• Manage a team responsible for monitoring of drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater and bathing waters to meet statutory obligations ensuring planning and delivery of a quality service. This includes dealing with external service providers.
• To have knowledge and awareness of and the ability to contribute to Noise and Air pollution control, which may include noise action plans and air quality road maps.
• Work in close consultation with key stakeholders, e.g., EPA, Irish Water, HSE, Inland Fisheries Ireland, and regional offices such as River Basin Management Service (formerly LAWPRO) and Regional Waste Management Office.
• Input regulatory sampling results into the Laboratory Information Management System, review results and approved in timely manner and ensure that results are sent on to relevant staff internally and to external bodies e.g. EPA
• To review non-compliances in drinking water, bathing water and wastewater and follow relevant protocols and procedures for reporting to the EPA, HSE, IW or other relevant bodies.
• Prepare summary and indictable files for submitting to Legal Advisors and the DPP for the prosecution of offences in breach of environmental legislation
• Provide relevant reports as required internally or by external bodies e.g. planning & water services departments or the EPA for example.
• Implement structured engagement with Planning Department to support pre-planning/pre application reviews as they relate to Environmental impacts/concerns and required permits.
• Develop, implement and complete programme of site monitoring inspections, audits and validations, advising on the requirements under legislation and prepare and maintain reports on completed inspections.
• Prepare and contribute to Monthly and Annual Implementation Reports.
• Prepare tender requests for services, contracts and purchases
• Sourcing, recommending and managing the appointment of consultants and/or contractors as required in full compliance with the Organisations Procurement Policy.
• Act or deputise for senior personnel in their absence as required.
• Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and outline the main functions and responsibilities of the post of Executive Scientist and may be subject to change in the future. The person appointed will be required to carry out such duties as assigned to them from time to time.

Qualifications for the post

1. Character

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

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

(a) hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Science;

(b) have at least fiveyears satisfactory relevant experience of scientific work; and

(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience

Failure to input and upload proof of essential educational qualifications in your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition. Only qualification certificates/parchments or full academic transcripts will be accepted.

*Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

Competency 1 Management and Change

• Displays the ability to think and act strategically.
• Clear understanding, awareness, and experience of practical reality of delivery and promotion of services.
• Political awareness, have clear understanding of political reality and context of the organisation and develops and maintains positive, productive, and beneficial working relationships with all stakeholders, in particular Government Departments and Elected Members.
• Effectively manages the introduction of change, fosters a culture of creativity in employees and overcomes resistance to change, demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change.

Competency 2 Delivering Results

• Makes timely informed and effective decisions and shows good judgement and balance in making decisions or recommendations.
• Contributes to the development of operational plans and to the development of specific team plans.
• Demonstrates ability to manage resources to ensure they are used effectively to deliver quality outcomes in line with operational and team plans.
• Ensures compliance with council and external agency procedures and protocols.
• Takes responsibility for challenging tasks and delivery of same.
• Is aware of and understands relevant legislation, regulations and policies that govern the Local Authority.

Competency 3 Performance Through People

• Assists with leading, motivating, and engaging employees to achieve quality results and to deliver on operational plans.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage performance, including conflict resolution.
• Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills and record keeping.
• Demonstrates the ability and experience of promoting awareness, interest, pride and understanding in engineering matters.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment.

Competency 4 Personal Effectiveness

• Is self-motivated and maintains a positive constructive and enthusiastic attitude to their role.
• Manages time and workload effectively with particular reference to statutory obligations and timeframes.
• Demonstrates the required specialist technical knowledge, understanding and training for the role.
• Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement; is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes.
• Behaves in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner and is transparent, fair and consistent in dealing with others.
• Knowledge of local government issues, with particular emphasis on environmental/waste issues.

The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the post will be paid at the appropriate point on the salary scale in accordance with the relevant Department Circular. Where the appointee has been serving elsewhere in the public service in an analogous grade and pay-scale and will be moving without break to another part of the public sector at an analogous grade, the appointment may be made at the appointee’s current point of scale. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Starting pay for new entrants to the sector will be at the minimum of the scale.

The current annual leave entitlement is 30 days per annum. Clare County Council’s holiday year runs from 1 st January to 31 st December. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1977 (as amended).

Working Hours

The working hours effective from 1st July 2022, provide for a five day, thirty-five hour working week. The post may require flexibility in working outside of normal hours, including evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.

The provisions of Clare County Council’s Leave Policy is applicable to this grade at the current time.

Age

Each candidate must be under 70 years of age on the latest date for receipt of completed Application Forms for the office if they are deemed not to be new entrants to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.

However, the age restriction of 70 years does not apply to "new entrants" to the Public Service as defined by the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004.

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or
• A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

CANVASSING

Any attempt by a candidate or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any member of the staff of Clare County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.

CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

It is the responsibility of the candidate to declare if they are in receipt of any convictions/prosecutions and to bring this to the attention of the People & Culture Officer without delay.

GARDA VETTING

Successful candidates may be subject to Garda Vetting in advance of appointment to the position in line with the requirements of the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016.

HEALTH

For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health, it may be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

It is a condition of employment that successful candidates will be required to participate in training programmes relevant to the skills necessary for the performance of the duties attaching to the post. In addition, there are many opportunities for further professional and personal development.

OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

The position is whole-time, and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The post-holder will be expected to abide & adhere to the policies & procedures applicable to Clare County Council. These include but are not limited to:

• Code of Conduct for Employees
• Attendance Management Policy & Sick Leave scheme
• Grievance
• Performance Management & Development System
• Confidentiality
• Information Communications & Acceptable Usage Policy and Social Media Policy
• Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
• Dignity at work

PRIVACY

Please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice

PROBATION

Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply:

• there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such office on probation;
• such period shall be eleven months, but the Chief Executive may at their own discretion extend such period;
• such persons shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory;
• the period at (a) above may be terminated on giving one weeks’ notice as per the Minimum Notice and

Terms of Employment Acts;

• there will be assessments during the probationary

RECRUITMENT

An eligibility exercise may be carried out, if required, on all applications received to determine if applicants satisfy the essential qualification criteria outlined in the Job Specification Document.

Shortlisting:

Clare County Council may short-list based on an examination of the application forms received. In this instance, an expert board will examine the application forms against a pre-determined criteria based on the requirements of the position.

Short-listing does not suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ work experience on the application form and also to demonstrate sufficient evidence if competencies are required for this position. Shortlisting may also take the form of a short interview.

Competency Based Competitions:

If the recruitment competition is competency based, candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these. Competencies for the competition will be outlined in the Job Specification Document. Please take particular note of these when completing the application form as any short-listing or interview processes will be based on the information provided by candidates in the application form.

Competitive Interviews:

Selection will be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. The number of persons to be invited shall be determined by the Local Authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview.

A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panels, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise.

REFERENCE/DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Each candidate may be required to submit as references, the names, and addresses of two responsible persons to whom they are well known but not related, at least one of whom must be a recent former employer and/or current employer.

The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend an interview, is not to be taken as implying that Clare County Council is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending for interview. If you do not meet the essential entry requirement but nevertheless attend for interview you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position, Clare County Council will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of the candidate.

RETIREMENT

• The compulsory retirement age for new entrants who joined the public service on or after 1st January 2013 is 70 years. Minimum retirement age is in line with State Pension age changes, as
• There is no mandatory retirement age for ‘New Entrants’ who joined between 1st April, 2004 and 31st December 2012 to the public service, subject to being in a state of health to render regular and effecient service. 65 years is the minimum age at which a person may retire.
• For employees who joined the public service prior to 31st March 2004, minimum retirement age is 60 while 70 is the maximum retirement age.

It should be noted that the terms of Paragraph 13 of Circular Letter EL 02/09 - Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) may need to be considered in some instances. It is a condition of this scheme as set out in the Department of Finance Circular 12/2009 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector.

RESIDENCE

The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof as determined by Clare County Council.

SAFETY & WELFARE

The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Clare County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. They shall familiarise themselves with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in a disciplinary action.

If required, the successful candidate shall wear protective clothing and have on their person at all times a valid Safe Pass card. Should they not hold a valid Safe Pass card, a course shall be undertaken to attain the card.

SICK LEAVE

The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail.

SUPERANNUATION

The terms of Local Government Superannuationapply.

Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children).

Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration.

All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme.

From 1 January 2019 onwards, public servants will pay an additional superannuation contribution (ASC). ASC confers no additional pension benefits and therefore should not be included in pension scheme benefit statements.

TAKING UP APPOINTMENT

The local authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of four weeks and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.

TRAVEL

When required to do so, holders of the post shall hold a full driving licence for class B vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Clare County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy. Travelling expenses and subsistence expenses necessarily incurred in the course of official duties will be refunded in accordance with appropriate rates in line with the relevant Department Circulars and Clare County Council’s Travel and Subsistence Policy. If during your employment, your licence is revoked, even temporarily, or if you receive endorsements on your licence, which may affect your duties, you are obliged to notify the Council immediately.

WORK BASE

Clare County Council reserves the right to assign you to any department, premises or district in use by the Council, now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be required to provide themselves at their own expense with the necessary mode of travel to and from work.

BLENDED WORKING

There will be an opportunity to apply for Blended Working periodically in line with the PMDS process. Blended working applications are considered based on business needs and role suitability.

Blended working arrangements are not an entitlement, or term of employment. Blended working applications are considered based on business needs and role suitability. They are not guaranteed. Rotating blended working opportunities among employees may be required in order to support employee mobility and career development. While Clare County Council is committed to facilitating blended working where practical, not all roles will be suitable for blended working.

YOUR RIGHT TO INFORMATION AND APPEAL

The Council is committed to offering feedback to candidates who request it, and to dealing with such requests in a timely and efficient manner. In this regard, Clare County Council will automatically forward the marks awarded to you at interview and comments made by the Interview Board.

The Council will consider appeals in relation to eligibility, short-listing, and final decisions of interview boards. Such appeals must be made by candidates in writing within 7 working days of notification of the relevant decision. On receipt of appeal, the selection decisions will be re-visited, and the candidate will be informed of the outcome of this review.

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