The IS Technical Support Officer will be part of an ICT team which provides a high standard of technical support in Leitrim County Council. He/she will report to directly to the Head of Information Systems, or to any other such person as may be determined by the Council from time to time, and will be responsible for technical support of the ICT Infrastructure environment.
Education, Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms, hold:
(i) A) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree) or higher in a relevant computing discipline plus 2 year’s directly relevant, recent ICT experience from your employment to date*
OR
(ii) B) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, with computing taken in the final year and at least 3 years directly relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
(iii) C) A qualification at Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. ordinary degree) in a relevant computing discipline plus at least 3 years’ directly relevant, recent ICT experience from your employment to date
OR
(iv) D) A qualification at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award in a relevant computing discipline and at least 4 years directly relevant, recent ICT experience from your employment to date*
AND
(v) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
*Relevant ICT hands-on experience should include, but is not limited to:
areas such as managing delivery of digital solutions, enterprise architecture, software and applications development projects involving a range of technologies and platforms covering web development, data management, database administration, business analysis/discovery, business intelligence and data analytics, DevOps, enterprise architecture, technical infrastructure service design and delivery, server and client operating systems and architecture stacks, telecommunications and networking infrastructure delivery support, technical support, ICT service management, operations and server support, ICT/cyber security, mobile device management, virtualisation delivery support, database and application support, cloud computing etc.
Note: Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles and must advise if this is not the case.
Please ensure that confirmation of relevant qualification from your awarding body and / or Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is submitted to the HR Department with your application. Foreign language qualification certificates must also be accompanied by a translation document
For the full information booklet, please visit our website www.leitrimcoco.ie
Local authorities have responsibility under the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations for the monitoring of waters to determine the extent and trends of pollution arising from agriculture and to carry out inspections of farm holdings for the purposes of the regulations.
Recent Environmental Protection Agency reports show water quality is declining in Ireland and that at current levels of progress, Ireland will fail to meet the EU and national goal of restoring all waters to good or better status by 2027. Agriculture is a significant contributor to this declining water quality.
Local Authorities in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are putting in place an enhanced inspection programme of farm holdings to protect, reverse trends and improve water quality in Ireland.
The Assistant Scientist will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Engineer or Executive Engineer/Scientist or other officer designated by the Director of Services or the Chief Executive.
Education, Training, Experience etc.
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 a relevant science discipline;
(b) have at least two years work experience in the natural waters science area;
(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
(d) Hold a current full driving license in respect of category B vehicles or equivalent in the EU Model Driving License on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications.
The Assistant Scientist will be required to undertake training as provided by the local authority, and specifically in the area of Catchment Science and Management, and farm inspections skills.
Specific Knowledge Required
The role requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the:
· European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for the Protection of Waters) Regulations.
· Water Framework Directive.
· Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977-1990.
· Water Quality and agricultural impacts.
Existing knowledge and or experience in Catchment Science and Management and farm inspection skills will be an advantage.
Please ensure that confirmation of Level 8 qualification in the relevant science discipline from your awarding body and / or Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is submitted to the HR Department with your application. Foreign language qualification certificates must also be accompanied by a translation document. Applications received without the necessary documentation will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further.
Further information is available on our website www.leitrimcoco.ie
Reporting to the Connacht-Ulster Waste Enforcement Coordinator, and employed by Leitrim County Council as Lead Authority of the Connacht-Ulster WERLA on the basis of a 3 Year Specified Purpose Contract, the Administrative Officer – WERLA is a shared resource between the three Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities (Leitrim County Council – o/b Leitrim and Donegal County Council Consortium, Dublin City Council and Cork County Council) and will be responsible for delivering an annual work programme on behalf of the three WERLAs, including the development and management of one or more services for the WERLAs.
The Administrative Officer – WERLA will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders with responsibility for project development and delivery. A key responsibility will be working with staff across the WERLAs on projects to support waste enforcement and the management of multiple work streams within the WERLAs. He/She will be expected to contribute to setting national priorities and to the preparation of reports on progress to the Waste Enforcement Coordinator, WERLA Management Group and the Department of Environment, Communications and Climate (DECC) on their areas of responsibility.
The Administrative Officer – WERLA will contribute to strategic decisions of the WERLA and will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies within the WERLA and to work closely with the Waste Enforcement Coordinators, Senior Executive Waste Enforcement Officers and other WERLA staff in delivering services to the highest standard.
The role requires excellent management, administrative, interpersonal, communication, research, reporting, project initiation, development and delivery skills, budgetary and timescale management, and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment. The post holder will be expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
The Administrative Officer – WERLA will work under the direction and management of the Waste Enforcement Coordinator, and/or Director of Services or analogous grade as appropriate and will, from time to time, be required to deputise for senior personnel and must be willing to take on this challenge.
Education, Training, Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application form:
(i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics,
and
(b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics),
or
(ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination,
or
(iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard,
(iv) shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff
Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles and must advise if this is not the case.
Further information is available on our website www.leitrimcoco.ie
Applications are invited for the following Specified Purpose position:
Reference No: CTDS24
Grade: CARETAKER
Conditions: Specified Purpose Contract (19hrs 30 mins per week)
Initial Location: Drumshanbo Vocational School
Qualifications, salary scales and conditions of service as per Department of Education guidelines.
Application Form and further details for the above post can be downloaded from our website at www.msletb.ie
Only MSLETB application forms will be accepted.
Applications are invited for the following post:
Part-Time School Cleaner (1 post)
Drumshanbo Vocational School, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim.
15 Hours per week (36 weeks – during school term)
Application Form and further details for the above post can be downloaded from our website at www.msletb.ie
Only MSLETB application forms will be accepted.
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. Shortlisting may apply. Late applications will not be accepted.
The Senior Staff Officer is a middle management position within the local authority and is assigned responsibility for managing the performance of a section /department handling an area of the local authority’s activities.
The Senior Staff Officer’s operational duties may include the day to day running of a section, the supervision and management of staff within the section, the planning, allocation and prioritization of work and the reporting of progress of work at staff management meetings. Other duties may include representing their Department or the Council on various committees and contributing through the business planning process. He/she will be expected to use initiative and work to a high standard and will be required to operate the Council’s existing and future ICT systems as part of their work. The role requires excellent administrative, employee management, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment. The post holder will be expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
The Senior Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of the Administrative Officer and/or Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade as appropriate and will, from time to time, be required to deputise for senior personnel and must be willing to take on this challenge.
Panels A & C
Education, Training, Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) be a serving employee in a local authority or a regional assembly and have not less than two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post
and
(b) have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff
Panel B
Education, Training, Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics,
and
(b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics),
or
(ii) have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination,
or
(iii) hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard,
(iv) shall have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff
The Civil Technician Grade 1 is a key support position within the Council and may be assigned to work across various departments e.g. Roads, Capital Projects, Planning, Housing etc as required. The Civil Technician Grade 1 will work under the direction and supervision of the appropriate line manager. The role involves the provision of technical services and support to managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers.
Education, Training, Experience etc.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) (i) Have passed the N.C.E.A. / H.E.T.A.C / QQI National Certificate Final Examination ** in any of the
following:
• Civil Engineering
• Geo-surveying
• Construction Studies
• Construction Studies in Building Maintenance
• Construction Studies in Architectural Graphics
OR
hold an equivalent qualification
AND
Have at least three years satisfactory experience after attaining the qualification concerned.
OR
(ii) have, satisfactory relevant experience, in a technician post at Grade II level, or in an analogous post, under a local authority or health board in the State, AND
have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience in a technician post at Grade II level or in an analogous post,
OR
(iii) have satisfactory service, in a technician post at Grade 1 or higher level in an analogous post under a local authority or health board in the State.
(b) possess adequate training or experience relating to the control and supervision of staff.
A strong working Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit and/or GIS Software is desirable.
Note: Candidates must hold a current valid unendorsed driving licence in respect of category B vehicles and must advise if this is not the case.
** Please ensure that confirmation of relevant qualification from your awarding body and / or Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is submitted to the HR Department (in PDF format only) with your application if eligibility is on the basis of 4(a)(i) above. Foreign language qualification certificates must also be accompanied by a translation document.
Information booklet and application form can be found on our website
Clerical Officers make a valuable contribution to the provision of the Local Authority’s services. The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the Council, providing a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section or department. The Clerical Officer works as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. He/she will also be required to operate the Local Authority’s existing and future ICT systems as part of their work.
The duties of a Clerical Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The work of the Clerical Officer requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. Clerical Officers provide a point of contact for customers to carry out their business and access information about the Council’s services. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence.
Education, training, experience, etc
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certification Vocational Programme. (At least Grade B in Foundation Level Mathematics and Grade C in Foundation Level Irish may be considered as equivalent to Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme);
or
(b) have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard;
or
(c) have had at least two year’s previous service in the office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State;
or
(d) have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills.
Note: Candidates must ensure that they submit a copy of their educational qualifications with their application form if eligibility is being determined under (a) or (b) above. Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in your application being deemed invalid.
Information booklet and application form can be found on our website
Client Profile – Financial Services – Leitrim
Our client, a financial institution based in Leitrim, is seeking to appoint a Financial Accountant. This is a Company who has seen significant growth in recent years with continued growth forecasted. They are quickly becoming a market leader in their field.
Role: Financial Accountant
This role will report directly into the Financial Controller and will have broad responsibilities in providing accurate financial information both internally and externally.
Main duties will include:
- Preparation of management reports with detailed commentary on analysis
- Cost analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Central bank reporting
- Monthly financial accounts preparation and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Participate in technical accounting projects
- Identify process and controls improvements
- Assist with audit
This is an exciting role in a fast paced environment and will offer a chance for career progression. It will be offered on a hybrid basis.
Candidate Profile:
- Qualified Accountant with relevant experience
- Excellent technical abilities
- Strong financial acumen and the ability to perform a hands on role
- Excellent communication, customer care, and people management skills
- Excellent planning, organisational, and leadership skills
Interested in this position?
Contact Suzanne Fowler, our consultant managing this assignment at suzanne@accountancysolutions.ie
Client Profile – Medium sized Accountancy Firm
Our client is a long-established professional practice based in County Leitrim. They have a reputation for providing their clients with solid advice in both accounting and tax planning. Service includes general business advice, Audit & Accounting, Taxation, and outsourced bookkeeping. The organisation is progressive and offers excellent scope to develop to Management level.
Role – Qualified Accountant
They wish to recruit a Senior with a number of years’ experience in practice to join the firm. Reporting to the Partners, the role will offer the successful candidate exposure to a variety of clients including medium size companies, owner managed businesses, sole traders, and high net worth individuals.
Reporting to the Management team, the role will involve:
- Responsibility for a portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors
- Handling year-end accounts preparation and audit assignments to Partner review stage
- Liaising closely with clients
- Researching and resolving technical queries from clients
- Responsibility for managing the successful completion of each assignment
- Assist in the training junior staff
- Working on ad-hoc assignments from time to time in conjunction with the firm’s Directors
Required Skills/Experience:
- Qualified Accountant
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Commercially focused on good practice development skills
- Proficient in numerous accounting software packages
- Strong communication skills
Interested in this Position?
Contact Brian Fowler, FCCA Managing Director, Accountancy Solutions
