General Services
Community Warden
The current salary scale for the position is €807.47 minimum to €873.72 maximum inclusive of LSI.
Advertised Date: 01 Nov 2024
Closing Date: 19 Nov 2024, 04:00 PM
Job Summary
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties of the role shall include:
* To patrol Kilkenny City and Environs in the course of his/her duties as assigned by the Director of Service/Senior Engineer/Executive Engineer or as delegated.
* To issue “on-the-spot fine” notices for infringements of the Traffic & Parking Regulations and any appropriate Acts and Regulations.
* To be fully conversant with On-Street and Off-Street Parking Byelaws and with any other Traffic Acts and Byelaws appropriate to his/her duties.
* To maintain accurate records (including photographs) of offences for court proceedings and to attend Court and give evidence when required.
* To write clear and concise reports when necessary.
* To provide cover for the Market Yard pay station.
* To assist with cash collections from pay stations.
* To carry out duties related to the introduction of hand-held terminals for issuing tickets.
* To monitor and enforce The Litter Pollution Act, The Dog Control Act, The Control of Horses Act, The Casual Trading Act, and Municipal District of Kilkenny Bye-Laws.
* To assist with the prosecution of the above Acts and Bye-Laws, including writing reports and attending Courts.
* To monitor activities licensable by Kilkenny County Council and notify the Area Engineer/Area Technician as appropriate.
* To identify and notify hazards requiring rectification by Kilkenny County Council.
* To monitor the illegal use of pedestrian facilities by cyclists and electric scooters.
* To notify the immediate supervisor of environment-related matters encountered while on duty.
* To assist with local events, including participation in staffing festivals and sporting events.
* To liaise closely with staff of various sections of Kilkenny County Council as required.
* To liaise with An Garda Síochána and other appropriate officers of Kilkenny County Council.
* To wear a uniform as provided by Kilkenny County Council when on duty.
* To use modern communications such as mobile phones, radios, etc., as directed.
* To keep records as directed by the Local Authority related to Community Warden Duties.
* To be enthusiastic, vigilant, and alert at all times.
* To assist and provide the public with local information regarding facilities.
* To perform all duties in a courteous and efficient manner.
* To perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the Director of Services/Senior Engineer/Executive Engineer.
The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved, and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate.
Contact Details
Kilkenny County Council
County Hall
John Street
Kilkenny
0567794000
human.resources@kilkennycoco.ie
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