Graduates and Apprentices, Professional and Technical
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:
* Conducting site visits & preparing recommendations on assigned planning applications including applications made directly to An Bord Pleanala where a local authority report is requested.
* Preparing responses to pre-planning requests & holding pre-planning meetings.
* Preparing responses to planning appeals, attendance and input at oral hearings as necessary.
* Carrying out site visits and preparing recommendations in relation to planning enforcement and derelict sites, including attendance at court cases and the giving of evidence.
* Preparation of reports on the taking in charge of residential developments.
* Preparing responses for submissions on compliance with planning conditions.
* Advising on and preparation of recommendations on ‘Section 5’ exempted development declaration applications and other declarations as directed.
* Giving planning advice on the preparation and processing of “Part 8” Local Authority development applications.
* Responding to planning queries, completions of returns etc. from other Council departments and national and regional Government/statutory agencies, external bodies as directed.
* Carrying out survey work, research, analysis, drafting policies and proposals, preparing written statements and maps and other work as required on the agreed Forward Planning work programme, including but not limited to, plans, other planning strategies and studies, urban and rural renewal strategies/plans, urban design/public realm strategies.
* Input into the preparation of, management and administration of environmental assessments of planning applications and plans/programmes as required.
* Assistance in organising and facilitating public consultation and participation including attendance at meetings and other public forums, making presentations and recording and responding to queries.
* Dealing professionally and courteously with queries from members of the public and their agents.
* Providing a high level of service to public representatives, including attendance at and presentations to the relevant Strategic Policy Committee and at meetings of the Council, including at Municipal District level.
* Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health and Safety in the workplace.
* Engaging in Continuing Professional Development/Training.
* Incorporating the use of IT and efficiencies into work practices.
* Preparation for and attendance at staff meetings.
* Undertaking any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time.
The ideal candidate should have an ability to demonstrate competence in the following areas:
* Identifying Problems and Contributing to Solutions;
* Communicating Effectively and Delivering Quality Work and Services;
* An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team;
* Good planning, operation and project management skills;
* Awareness of and management of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace;
* Operating ICT systems, in particular word processing, presentation and GIS systems;
* Prioritising of work effectively;
* Acting on own initiative;
* Good knowledge of local government functions, services and activities particularly in relation to planning and development;
* Good working knowledge of planning legislation and the principles, practices and techniques of planning;
* An ability to work under pressure and maintain a solution-oriented mindset in dealing with a wide range.
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
* Hold an honours degree (level 8 or higher in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Planning.
It is desirable that candidates:
* Demonstrate understanding of good planning practice and a good knowledge of the relevant regulations.
* Have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace.
Further Information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.
Human Resources Department
Galway County Council
Prospect Hill
Galway
H91 H6KX
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