Professional and Technical
Assistant Health & Safety Officer
€57,336 - €79,701 gross per annum (includes 2nd LSI)

Annual Salary
Wicklow
Permanent

Job Summary

Qualifications
Character:
Each candidate must be of good character.

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

Education, Experience, Training, etc:
Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:

(a) Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in:

(i) Health and Safety
or
(ii) Engineering, Architecture, and/or Science, with a diploma in Health and Safety.

(b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of the following:

• effective communications and liaison with officials from the regulatory authorities,
• the management of risks from fire such as fire prevention and the carrying out of fire drills,
• risk management in relation to hazardous substances and occupational diseases,
• providing the required input for health and safety related training course/s and manuals for the organisation,
• understanding of Local Government and the construction industry,
• Health and Safety legislation, statutory requirements, their implications for the workplace and an appreciation of the legal process,

(c) Have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in the areas specified below:

• the management of an appropriate audit process,
• planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting work practices that comply with health and safety requirements,
• of working with committees,
• the preparation and regular revision of Health and Safety statements and strategies,
• Staff supervision and relevant administration,
• maintaining accurate records, particularly of inspection findings, of incidents and accidents, and the preparation of reports and statistical data required by management and the H.S.A.,
• the regular review of work methods and processes, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards,
• supporting line managers in the preparation, implementation, and regular review of safety related documentation including risk assessments, including advising on how risks can be
• reduced,
• operating a safety management system

Desirable Skills & Experience
It is the desirable that candidates will demonstrate on their application and at interview, (if called for interview), the following;

• ability to developing a Health and Safety culture at all levels within an organisation
• implementation of health and Safety policies and Risk Management Systems, designing and delivering training programmes and working across different functional area within a business
• a satisfactory knowledge of the functions and duties of Local Authorities
• possess a satisfactory knowledge or experience of office organisation
• excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills
• excellent organisational, time management and leadership skills
• ability to work effectively under pressure and achieve objectives in a timely manner
• good understanding and knowledge of local authority policy procedures and practices
• work effectively as part of a team
• proven problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• budgetary management skills
• supervisory management skills
• good administrative, report writing and I.T. skills (preferably with a good working knowledge of Microsoft word, Access, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Driving Licence:
Holders of the post must hold a full unendorsed driving licence for class B vehicles and 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. If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Wicklow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy.

Duties
The duties of the post shall be to give to Wicklow County Council, under the direction and supervision of the Health and Safety Officer or other designated employees, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature, as are required in relation to Health, Safety and Welfare at work. The principal duties and responsibilities will be to perform such duties appropriate to the post of Assistant Health & Safety Officer that may be assigned, and shall include but are not limited to: The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. The duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated officer as may be assigned from time to time by Wicklow County Council.

Competencies for the post
Key Competencies for the post include the following and candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of competence under each of these.
Please provide an example, giving consideration to the role and essential requirements outlined in the Candidate Information Booklet. Responses should not exceed 600 words. Please aim to provide your best evidence in this section, as the below information may be used for shortlisting and/or interview purposes.
Key Competencies for the post are set out as follows:

• Management & Change
• Delivering Results
• Performance through People
• Personal Effectiveness