Advertised Date: 29 Aug 2024

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2024, 12:00 PM

Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of permanent Senior Staff Officer. The position of Senior Staff Officer is a middle management supervisory position within Carlow County Council. A Senior Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of an Administrative Officer, Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade and may from time to time be required to deputise for more senior staff. Senior Staff Officer is required to be an effective, participative leader of a team with responsibility for organisation and management of all aspects of a section or sections including the supervision of staff. The person selected will possess an in-depth knowledge and experience in the functions, duties and responsibilities of the local authority.

The ideal candidate shall:

• Be responsible for the management and administration of a section or sections within the Council, including the management and supervision of staff

• Support their line manager to ensure work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s corporate and operational plans, including planning and prioritising work and allocating resources

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships including providing information and assistance when required

• Act as a key point of contact and liaison in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for whey they are responsible

• Research, analyse and communicate information on specific issues and policies as appropriate, including compiling, preparing and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence, etc.

• Represent the local authority on committees and at meetings and to report on progress in his or her respective section or department as required

• Provide support and administrative assistance in the delivery of projects as required

• Identify opportunities for improvements in the service delivery within the relevant areas of responsibility

• Implement and manage change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility

• Manage and supervise employees in supporting roles, including assigning and scheduling duties and workload, providing on-going support and handling day to day issues

• Ensure compliance with all organisational policies and procedures within their area of responsibility and to provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers and other stakeholders as appropriate

• Participate in corporate management activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade

• Be in compliance with health and safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work

• Deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required

• Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned from time to time

• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be required from time to time