Executive Technician

Clarecoco; Ireland; Remote; EUR 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Clare County Council invites applications for the Executive Technician position. The role spans multiple departments, requiring supervision of staff, technical drawing, CAD/GIS work, and project coordination.

You will conduct site inspections, prepare drawings and reports, and contribute to tender documentation and procurement processes. Strong collaboration and communication across teams are essential to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent planning and workload prioritisation abilities.
• Effective problem solving in changing environments.
• Clear communication across levels of an organisation.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in drawings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff and assign work as required.
• Provide technical services such as site inspections, site surveying, creation of drawings, graphics and report writing.
• Operate AutoCAD, GIS systems, Total Station etc.
• Work as a member of site supervisory team on construction site visits and inspections.
• Prepare maps, drawings and plans as required.
• Maintain project files and records.
• Develop, design and preparation of tender documentation within procurement guidelines.
• Delivery of projects in an agreed timeframe and within budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Detail-oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Total Station

Civil 3D

Revit

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 Technician 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

The position of Executive Technician lies within various departments within the Council. They may have responsibility for coaching and mentoring the performance of a section or function within a department. They 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 the Departmental and Team development plans. An Executive Technician is expected to use initiative, work to a high standard, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Skills & Experience for the role

The ideal candidate for the position shall:

• Working effectively as part of a team
• Planning and prioritisation of workloads
• Dealing effectively with conflicting demands
• Working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Adapting to change
• Problem solving
• Administration and report writing
• Operation of ICT systems and standard office software packages
• Project management
• Budget management
• Acting on own initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels within an organisation
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Working with AutoCAD software, including in the following areas:
  • Land Surveying and GPS
  • Creation of ArcGis Mapping
  • Land Registry Mapping For Land Registry Conveyance, Leases, Rents, and Rights of Way
  • GPS and Total Station Surveys and Application of Civil 3D
  • Revit Application for Design.
• Precise with good attention to detail
• Good technical report-writing skills
• Good graphic illustration ability
• Understanding and awareness of Building Regulations and technical guidance documents
• Understanding of mapping and land registry systems
• Familiar with Clare County Council’s Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS)
• Ability to work with systems and processes including corporate and statutory requirements

Duties

The duties to be assigned include the following although this list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time as organisational needs require .

The duties will be assigned but will not be limited to the following:

• Manage and supervise staff and assign work as required;
• Providing technical services such as site inspections, site surveying, creation of drawings, graphics and report writing;
• Operating the appropriate technology as required e.g., AutoCAD, GIS systems, Total Station etc;
• Work as a member of site supervisory team on construction site visits and inspections;
• Preparation of maps, drawings and plans as required;
• Maintenance of project files and records;
• Develop, design and preparation of tender documentation within procurement guidelines;
• Delivery of projects in an agreed timeframe and within budget;
• Knowledge of Planning and Building Regulations; Building Standards, Codes of Practice, the Implementation of national standards and legislative requirements with regard to water and wastewater quality. Enforcement activities as per Environmental and Water Services legislation and compliance with other statutory technical standards;
• Adherence to the Council’s corporate health and safety systems and implementation of department and section health and safety controls, including those relating to risk assessments. A good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation Regulations and their implications for the organisation and employees and their application in the workplace;
• Involvement in the production of drawings and documents relating to the design, tender and construction of capital projects and in the operations environment. The person will also be involved in projects which could be carried out by the Council and/or by Contractors. The role will include the preparation of reports for planning assessment, land disposal/acquisition and for court proceedings;
• Preparation of material for presentation, meetings, publication, and exhibition;
• Interact with members of the public and to represent Clare County Council at a variety of meetings;
• To carry out such other duties as may be assigned 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) have satisfactory experience in a Technical post at the office of Grade II or higher level or in an analogous office under a local authority or health board in the State;

(b) have on the latest date for the receipt of completed application forms for the office, at least five years satisfactory relevant experience in a Technician office of Grade II or higher level or an analogous office

(c) have a wide knowledge of all the technical aspects of local authority work and also a deeper knowledge of at least one relevant section of the work;

(d) possess adequate training or experience relating to dealings with other departments within their own organisations and with other bodies, and

(e) have adequate experience in the supervision and control of staff.

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 from a management and technical perspective.
• 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

• Identifying problems of a technical / civil / architectural / building nature and providing and contributing towards technical detailing, design, and specification solutions.
• Co-operating with decisions and implementing solutions.
• Effective care and use of council resources and equipment.
• Complying with all council rules and relevant legislation.
• Delivering quality technical, civil & architectural work and services.

Competency 3 Performance Through People

• Ability to effectively manage performance.
• Ability to build and lead a positive, diverse, and productive section / unit or team effectively to deliver technical input as required.
• Ability to empower and encourage people to deliver their part of the operational plan.
• Ability to recognise the value of and requirement to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Competency 4 Personal Effectiveness

• Technical Skills, Experience and Knowledge.
• Resilience and personal well-being.
• Integrity and decision making.
• Adopts positive and constructive approach to work.
• Personal motivation and initiative.

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 salary scale applicable to the post (June 2026): €52,964, €54,212, €55,506, €56,824, €58,161, €59,489, €61,429 (LSI1), €63,367 (LSI2)

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. Candidates may be required to submit documentary evidence to the local authority in support of their application.

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. Such arrangements are not guaranteed on a permanent basis. 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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