JOB DESCRIPTION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent or temporary vacancies for the position of Administrative Officer (Grade VII) in Monaghan County Council shall be filled.
The role
The Administrative Officer is a management position within the local authority and is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of one or more sections or departments handling specific areas of the Council's activities, including the management of employees. The Administrative Officer is an operational team lead and a crucial level between frontline staff and senior management with responsibility for resource management and service delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with senior managers and elected representatives in delivering services to the highest standard and to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and policies.
The Administrative Officer is the primary point of contact and liaison with other departments or directorates in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible. The Administrative Officer may represent the Council on committees and at meetings and may be asked to report on progress in their respective section(s) at Council meetings, Municipal District meetings, Strategic Policy Committee meetings, etc. An Administrative Officer is responsible for the efficient management, direction, and deployment of resources for the department or service to which they are assigned and will generally work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within one of the Council’s Directorates to deliver a broad and diverse range of services. These may include human resources, housing, transportation, planning, infrastructure, environmental protection, recreation, amenity and cultural provision, community development, and emergency services.
The Administrative Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making.
The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience and a proven track record in the following:
* Be able to demonstrate a proven capacity to contribute to the development and delivery of strategic objectives, including through the implementation of service improvements and change programmes.
* Have a clear track record of managing resources and utilizing data to ensure efficient service design and delivery;
* Have experience of leading and managing diverse teams, enhancing employee engagement, and creating a culture of innovation and personal responsibility;
* Have the ability to maximise financial resources within a budgetary control framework;
* Have a knowledge of Monaghan Council’s strategic objectives, an understanding of the range of our internal and external stakeholders and a track record in successful stakeholder engagement;
* Have the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively, to work under pressure to tight deadlines and to take a strategic approach in the formulation and delivery of key policy objectives.
* Have an ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships within the organisation and with relevant stakeholders externally.
* Have knowledge of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of local government and an understanding of the role of the Administrative Officer in this context.
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