Senior Engineer - Fingal County Council

The closing date for this vacancy is 05/11/2026, 15:00

Vacancy ID

8881

Department/Authority

Fingal County Council

Department/Authority Website

https://www.fingal.ie/

Working pattern

Full-Time

Advertising Date

16/10/2026

County

Dublin

Location

Fingal County Council

Closing Date for Application

05/11/2026, 15:00

Grade

Senior Engineer

Contract

Permanent

Type of role

Local Authority

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Job summary

Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/departments and function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role and managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Fingal County Councils vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial.

The Senior Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team, the Cathaoirleach and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council.

A full Job Summary/Description is available in the Information Booklet.

Main Duties of the Job

Possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) and/or have access to a vehicle as they may be required to travel in the course of their duties.

An ability to successfully work through the challenges of delivering a significant programme of capital investment in a designated Service area.

An ability to engage successfully with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds and perspectives to deliver on the goal of significant capital investment in a designated Service area.

The management and supervision of staff, ensuring the development of such staff.

A full list of main duties is available in the Information Booklet.

Information about the organisation

Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large, protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches.

Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal.

An opportunity now exists in Fingal County Council for the position of Senior Engineer.

Benefits

Salary Scale effective from 1st June 2026:

€93,698 – €95,995 – €98,283 – €100,582 – €102,874 – €105,177 – €108,641 LSI1 – €112,107 LSI2

Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week.

The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Engineer is 30 days.

Selection Process Details

A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.

Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Local authorities are committed equal opportunities employers.

Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.

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Candidate Information Booklet 8881 Senior Engineer Dublin Fingal City Council Closing Date: 3pm on Thursday 5th November 2026 SS poistphoibli publicjobs

8881 Senior Engineer Fingal County Council publicjobs is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the employment equality act. publicjobs will run this competition in compliance with the codes of practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on www.cpsa-online.ie publicjobs refers to Public Appointments Service established under the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Acts 2004-2013 Contact: Paddy Kearney Email: [email protected] URL: www.publicjobs.ie

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Table of Contents

Page Introduction

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The Role

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Essential Requirements

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Documentation Request

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Key Competencies

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Principal Conditions of Service

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The Selection Process

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Closing Date

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Security Clearance

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Confidentiality

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Quality Customer Service

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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SENIOR ENGINEER – FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL Introduction: Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large, protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. The Role: Reporting to a Director of Service, the Senior Engineer is responsible for the efficient management, direction and development of the directorates/departments and function to which they are assigned. This is a senior management role and managers at this level work within defined parameters relevant to the position, in accordance with Fingal County Councils vision and objectives as set out in its Corporate Plan. Delivery of efficient services and value for money is crucial. The Senior Engineer will be required to work closely with the Senior Management Team, the Cathaoirleach and Elected Members to deliver the full range of services, implement local policy decisions and deliver on strategic corporate objectives and in accordance with the general policy direction of the elected council. Recognising Local Government as the main vehicle of governance and public service, the role will involve leading economic, social and community development, delivering efficient and good value services, and representing citizens and local communities effectively and accountably. The Senior Engineer is an experienced managerial position responsible for leading and managing a multi-disciplined team. The role includes responsibility for leading on policy implementation, service delivery and change management in a dynamic and goal driven environment. This role offers the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, innovation, agility, and a commitment to customer service. The role of Senior Engineer is an excellent opportunity to engage with the active delivery of strategic policy through a multi-disciplinary approach. The Senior Engineer duties include but are not limited to the following: •

To understand, interpret and implement the legislative provisions, policy context and operational environment within which the statutory functions and operating requirements the local authority operates.

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To determine the nature, level and pattern of demand for the service in the directorate/function and to recommend both service level and strategic policy priorities to the Director of Service.

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To implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies as required.

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To implement the requirements of the 'Putting People First: Action Programme for Effective Local Government' the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and Our Public Service 2020.

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To support the work of the Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) and Corporate Policy Group (CPG).

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To achieve and maintain the productive association between elected representatives and the executive delivery of the service.

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To develop and maintain relationships with government departments and external agencies in accordance with policy and to ensure the agreements to co-ordinate work programmes are implemented.

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To achieve and maintain similar co-operation with local development agencies in accordance with evolving policy on the integration of local government and local and community development.

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To work effectively with colleagues to deliver services, often as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating and engaging with other teams within the organisation to deliver on the corporate objectives.

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To collaborate and engage through cross-disciplinary working to deliver for our public, innovate for the future of local government and develop the people within the organisation.

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To set targets, objectives, reporting and key performance indicators and to assist with the development of corporate plans, strategies and annual service plans.

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To identify and agree work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensure their subsequent implementation.

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To implement the systems necessary and co-ordinate the resources to support the service. This includes systems for budgetary and financial management, procurement and internal controls and to provide information on the pattern of demand and activity, and to schedule work programmes and to ensure value for money.

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To manage a portfolio of projects including capital projects and to prioritise and track progress.

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To research funding opportunities.

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To lead in the duties as part of the organisational response to Climate Action, to promote and ensure capacity building, empowering change and delivering action.

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To problem solve in an environment of complex information and multiple stakeholders remaining aware of what information is critical, working to a solution in a logical fashion and understanding the context and impact of decisions made.

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To have a good awareness of the political environment and an ability to work effectively with elected public representatives in a manner which facilitates the implementation of policy across a wide range of areas.

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Where appropriate to consult and communicate clearly with stakeholders regarding ongoing works including capital works.

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To manage and supervise employees up to the position/grade of Senior Executive Engineer or analogous grades and to ensure the training and development of such employees.

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To provide leadership and build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment, and maintain sound employee relations and morale in accordance with good employment practice and relevant legislation.

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To promote safe work practices in the local authority generally and to ensure that all works in the areas for which you have responsibility are carried out in line with health safety and welfare legislation and regulation.

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To ensure compliance with corporate policies (Health and Safety, HR, Data Protection, Child Safeguarding etc).

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To ensure good governance whilst acting in the public interest at all times.

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To uphold the corporate values of Local Government and the Council.

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To deputise for the Director of Services as required.

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To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Local Authority.

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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has declared that the qualifications for Senior Engineer are as set out hereunder: Character: Each candidate must be of good character. Health: Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, experience, etc. Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed applications: (a) (i) hold an honours bachelors degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland*; or (ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering AND a post-graduate masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering; or (iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally; or (iv) have achieved the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer and be registered on the Register of Chartered Engineers of Engineers Ireland or of a professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland as of equivalent status; (b) have at least eight years satisfactory engineering experience, including a period of not less than six years satisfactory experience in the direction and supervision of major engineering work; (c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience and of administrative experience; (d) have satisfactory experience at strategic management level; (e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge *Criteria for evaluating Qualifications for Senior Executive Engineer and above: When determining if a candidate’s qualifications can be deemed equivalent to a Level 8 degree in Engineering, the following criteria will be considered: •

How has your degree been accredited by Engineers Ireland, or an equivalent accreditation body internationally? Degrees accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland will be understood as a Level 8 Qualification. For International

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qualifications, consideration will be given to the NARIC Framework and Washington Accord, as appropriate. Is the degree at Level 8 on the NFQ scale? Where candidates have achieved their degree in other jurisdictions, the level of the qualification will be determined using the NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualification database. Does the degree contain the level and volume of Engineering modules as would be expected in a Level 8 degree in Engineering? At least 80% of the modules covered in the degree should be focussed on Engineering and the degree should be underpinned by mathematics and the core science subjects.

The ideal candidate shall have the following Skills and Experience: •

Possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) and/or have access to a vehicle as they may be required to travel in the course of their duties.

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An ability to successfully work through the challenges of delivering a significant programme of capital investment in a designated Service area.

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An ability to engage successfully with a wide range of stakeholders from different backgrounds and perspectives to deliver on the goal of significant capital investment in a designated Service area.

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The management and supervision of staff, ensuring the development of such staff.

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Building and leading effective multi-disciplined teams, developing motivation and commitment, empowering and encouraging personnel to achieve maximum performance while maintaining sound employee relations and morale.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, elected representatives, the public and the media.

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A strong track record and relevant management ethos and experience at a sufficiently high level, including strategic planning, management of change and project management.

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An ability to develop and implement processes/systems, set targets, and coordinate the resources necessary to support the service, including systems to manage finance, budgets and ensure value for money as well as to provide information on the pattern of demand and activity and to schedule work programmes.

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Preparation of reports for submission to statutory agencies and other bodies where required.

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An understanding of the role and duties of line managers and an ability to work through the structure to achieve management objectives in the workplace, including across sections and teams.

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A strong, outward looking perspective and a track record of successful interagency collaboration and co-ordination.

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A good working knowledge (or the capacity to acquire same quickly) of the legal, regulatory and governance framework within which the Council operates and experience in adhering to corporate policies, protocols, and procedures.

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A good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and its application within the local authority.

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A satisfactory knowledge of the public service organisation in Ireland.

Candidates must also: • Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; • Be suitable on the grounds of character; • Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they: • Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed • Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms, meet the above essential criteria.

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DOCUMENTATION REQUEST The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage declares the qualifications for all recruitment competitions ran by the Local Government Recruitment Unit in publicjobs. When applying for this competition, candidates are required to upload documentation to prove their eligibility for the role. Candidates are required to upload documentation for the qualification they are claiming eligibility under from the “Essential Requirements” along with their application form through www.publicjobs.ie.

Please see below further information on what is required when deeming eligibility under each field:

(i) hold an honours bachelors degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland*; Requirement: Candidates must upload a copy of their certificate and transcript of all modules completed for their honours degree (level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level by Engineers Ireland* (ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering AND a post-graduate masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering; Requirement: Candidates must upload a copy of their certificate(s) and transcript(s) of all modules completed for their ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering AND their post-graduate masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering (iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally; Requirement: Candidates must upload a copy of their certificate and transcript of all modules completed for their masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering (iv) have achieved the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer and be registered on the Register of Chartered Engineers of Engineers Ireland or of a professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland as of equivalent status; Requirement: Candidates must upload a copy of their membership of Engineers Ireland, or of a professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland as of equivalent status, along with their registration details.

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To do this, on the application form, under the heading "Application Attachment", candidates can click the “Choose File" button and upload the document.

Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document.

The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is uploaded along with their application form.

If you have any queries relating to what documents you need to upload along with your application form, please email [email protected] in advance of the closing date/time. Candidates must not send a copy of the required documentation to the LG Recruitment mailbox.

Candidates who do not submit the required eligibility documentation by closing date/time or email [email protected] will be deemed incomplete.

Candidates are only required to upload the documentation that proves their eligibility for the competition. Please do not upload any additional documents, e.g. additional courses, C.V’s, as these will be ignored.

Further information on “How to Apply” is available under the “THE SELECTION PROCESS”.

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KEY COMPETENCIES A competency model has been developed for Senior Engineer role. Strategic Management and Change

Delivering Results

Performance through People

Personal Effectiveness

Strategic Ability Displays the ability to think and act strategically. Can translate strategy into operational plans and outputs. Evaluates capacity and performance against objectives. Demonstrates innovation and creativity to secure successful strategic outcomes. Political Awareness Has a clear understanding of the political reality and context of the organisation. Networking and Representing Develops and maintains positive and beneficial relationships with a range of stakeholders. Builds networks of technical and professional contacts. Promotes and sustains an appropriate, positive, and cohesive image for the organisation it represents. Bringing about Change Demonstrates flexibility and an openness to change. Develops and initiates change management programmes to meet end objectives. Influences others and fosters commitment to change. Problem Solving and Decision Making Can pinpoint critical information and address issues logically. Understands the context and impact of decisions made. Acts decisively and makes timely, informed and effective decisions. Operational Planning Contributes to operational plans and develops team plans in line with priorities and actions for their area of operations. Delegates, tracks and monitors activity. Establishes high quality service and customer care standards. Managing Resources Manages the allocation, use and evaluation of resources to ensure they are used effectively to deliver on operational plans. Drives and promotes reduction in cost and minimisation of waste Delivering Quality Outcomes Promotes the achievement of quality outcomes in delivering services. Organises the delivery of services to meet or exceed the required standard. Evaluates the outcomes achieved, identifies learning and implements improvements required. Leading and Motivating Motivates others individually and in teams to deliver high quality work and customer focused outcomes. Develops the competence of team members and helps them meet their full potential. Leads by example in terms of commitment, flexibility and a strong customer service ethos. Managing Performance Effectively manages performance Empowers and encourages people to deliver their part of the operational plan. Communicating Effectively Recognises the value of communicating effectively with all employees. Actively listens to others. Has highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Presents ideas clearly and effectively to individuals and groups. Relevant Knowledge Keeps up to date with current developments, trends and best practice in their area of responsibility. Demonstrates the required specialist knowledge, understanding and training for the role. Has strong knowledge and understanding in relation to statutory obligations of Health and Safety legislation and its application in the workplace. Resilience and Personal Well Being Demonstrates appropriate and positive self confidence. Remains calm under pressure and operates effectively in an environment with significant complexity and pace. Integrity Behaves in an honest, trustworthy and respectful manner and is transparent, fair and consistent in dealing with others Personal Motivation, Initiative and Achievement Is enthusiastic about the role and sets challenging goals to achieve high quality outcomes. Is self motivated and works to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Anticipates situations and acts to pre-empt problems. Creates new opportunities. Is persistent when faced with difficulties. Engages in regular critical reflection in order to identify how own performance can be improved.

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PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The Office The office is whole time, permanent and pensionable. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an officer of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of their duties as an officer of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority or which might be inconsistent with discharge of their duties as a local authority officer. Probation Where persons who are not already permanent employees of a local authority are appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (i) There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation; (ii) Such period shall be a maximum of 12 months; (iii) Such persons shall cease to hold the position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The holder of the post shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of the post or in respect of any services, which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. The salary scale for the position of Senior Engineer is: Salary Scale effective from 1st June 2026: €93,698 – €95,995 – €98,283 – €100,582 – €102,874 – €105,177 – €108,641 LSI1 – €112,107 LSI2 Salary for the post shall be in accordance with existing practice as set out in relevant circulars. Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. Residence The holder of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Start Date The Local Authority shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than three months and if they fail to take up the appointment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them.

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Duties In accordance with Section 159(3) & (4) of Local Government Act 2001 an employee of the local authority shall perform the duties of the office and give the local authority under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate services of an executive, administrative or management nature as are required for the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, duties and functions as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by the local authority and such duties as may be required in relation to the area of any local authority. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. Hours of attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed from time to time but will amount to not less than 35 hours gross per week. The successful candidate will be required to work such additional hours from time to time as may be reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of their duties subject to the limits set down in the working time regulations. The rate of remuneration payable covers any extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Senior Engineer is 30 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in the public service, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the sick leave circulars. Superannuation Contributions Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration or net pensionable remuneration, whichever is relevant and in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) plus 3% of pensionable pay.

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Retirement Effective from 1st January 2013, the Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new entrants to the public service, as well as to former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. Your normal retirement age under the Scheme is the same as the age at which you can claim the Contributory State Pension from the Department of Social Protection currently 66 years, this may be subject to change as the State pension age was due to rise to 67 from 1 January 2021 and 68 in 2028 however, the government has deferred this change and a Pensions Commission has been established to consider the change to the State pension age. The maximum retirement age is 70 years. For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, the minimum retirement age is 60 and the maximum retirement age is 70. For Class A “new entrants‟ as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 the minimum retirement age is 65 and there is no maximum retirement age. Pension Accrual A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme would apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for reemployment in the public health sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of noneligibility).

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Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.

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THE SELECTION PROCESS How to Apply Applications should be made online through www.publicjobs.ie. At publicjobs, we are transitioning to a new recruitment platform with the aim of enhancing our services and the candidate experience. The new service will give you more visibility and control of your application. When accessing our new recruitment platform for the first time, candidates must register as a New User to create a profile (register a new account). To do so, please access the vacancy you wish to apply for on our Jobs Board by clicking on the title of the position. You will be brought to the vacancy where you can click on “Apply” in the right-hand section of our website, or at the bottom of the advertisement. Candidates who have not previously registered on our new recruitment platform will be required to enter some personal details to continue with their application. Account verification will be required, and you must check your email inbox and follow the instructions to verify your account. Please do not confuse registering (creating a profile) with submitting an application. Candidates who have already registered will have an account and should select ‘Login’ from the top right-hand section of the registration page or through the link at the bottom of the page. Once registered and after your email address has been verified, you must then access the application form, ensure all sections of the application form are fully completed and submit it. To do this, you will be required to return to the vacancy you wish to apply for -Senior Engineer- on the jobs board on www.publicjobs.ie and click on “Apply”. This time, you should select the “Login” option in the top right-hand section of the Login Page. Your username is the e-mail address associated with your account. Please note that your username and password are case sensitive. Please carefully note the following instructions. As you progress through the application, at the bottom of every page, there will be an option to “Save and Continue”. The information that you enter is only saved once you click on the 'Save and Continue' button. If you close the browser before clicking 'Save and Continue' or are inactive on the system for 30 minutes or more, you may be logged out of the application form and your information could be lost. It is imperative that all sections of this application form are completed in full. The mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk *. These fields must be completed before you can submit the application form. You may save the form and come back to it later however, please note that you must submit the form in order to be considered for this competition as unsubmitted applications will not progress to the next stage. All sections on the application form Progress Tracker must show a green checkmark before you can apply. Return to any section on the Progress Tracker missing a green checkmark where guidance on the missing information will be displayed. Please ensure all information is correct before submitting your application as no changes can be made after submission. Once you have submitted your application form, you will be brought to a page confirming the status of your application as “Application received”. You can view the status of your application at any time by logging in, selecting your name in the top right-hand section of the page and selecting “View all applications”. At this point you should consider adding @publicjobs.tal.net to your safe senders or contact list within your email account to avoid not receiving emails because a publicjobs email has been blocked.

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Only fully completed and submitted applications will be accepted into the competition. The admission of a person to the competition, or invitation to undertake any element of the selection process is not to be taken as implying that the publicjobs or any other body is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements. Visit the Help Centre if you have questions or encounter technical difficulties navigating the site Only one application per person is permitted. Closing Date Your online application must be submitted through www.publicjobs.ie not later than 3pm on Thursday, 5th November 2026. Applications will not be accepted after this date. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within two working days of applying, please contact [email protected] . Panel Management Successful candidates will be placed on a panel from which future vacancies may be filled. Panels usually remain valid for 18 to 24 months, (this is determined at the discretion of publicjobs), from the date of creation or until such time as the panels have been cleared, whichever is the sooner. Placement on a panel is not a guarantee of appointment to a position. Publicjobs Messageboard Interaction with candidates during the selection process will primarily be conducted online. publicjobs will send most communication through your publicjobs Messageboard. Check your Messageboard on a regular basis as email notifications of updates/tests issued to your Messageboard may sometimes be filtered into your Junk/Spam email folders (or “Promotions‟ in the case of gmail). You are also advised to check all these folders regularly. publicjobs accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by an applicant. Selection Process The selection process may include the following: • shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application against set criteria based on the requirements of the position • a competitive preliminary interview • pre-recorded video interview • completion of online questionnaire(s) • report-writing exercise or other exercises • presentation or other exercises • a final competitive interview • remote interview • work sample/role play/media exercise and/or any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate All relevant information will be issued to candidates at each stage of the selection process.

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If publicjobs is not notified of any issues you experience in advance of or on the day of your interview/assessment, we will not be in a position to address these after the fact. Shortlisting The number of applications received for a position generally exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, publicjobs may decide that a smaller number will be invited to the next stage of the selection process. publicjobs provide for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. During shortlisting, an expert board will examine the application forms against agreed shortlisting criteria which are based on the requirements of the position. The standard of content of each application submitted may also be assessed during this process. The shortlisting criteria may include both essential and desirable criteria specified for the position and, it is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/ experience in your application. The onus is on candidates to complete the application form fully and accurately. In the case of competitions that may involve large numbers of candidates, candidates may be ranked on the outcome of their online assessment tests and will be shortlisted in accordance with their ranking. Applicants must successfully compete and be placed highest, to be considered for advancement to the next stage of the multistage selection process. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. Optional Language Test You may have your ability to communicate effectively in Irish and English assessed. Your ability in the language in which the interview is conducted will be assessed at the interview itself and in the other language by a separate competitive language test. This test will comprise an interview on ordinary topics and, to the extent that this may be appropriate, on matters relating to the duties of the post. Candidates who satisfy publicjobs that they are proficient in both Irish and English will be awarded marks in respect of such proficiency. Candidates who qualify at interview and establish their proficiency will be awarded an extra 6% of the total marks available at interview. For candidates who are opting into the optional Irish Language Assessment administered by publicjobs, a pass remains valid for two years. A list of candidates will be kept by Foireann na Gaeilge in publicjobs. Candidates with Disabilities Attracting candidates from all sectors of society to ensure accessible routes to career opportunities is a key priority of publicjobs. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodations made during the selection process, (e.g. for interview, assessments or exercises), we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need.

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Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equitable opportunity for this competition. We can provide accommodations for any stage of the process, including online assessments, interviews or exercises. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. Should you be successful, the disclosure of a disability for this stage of the process will not be passed onto the employing department unless you request that we do so. If you indicate on your application form that you require reasonable accommodations, you will have the following option: A. If you have been provided with reasonable accommodations from publicjobs in the last three years, you should input the details of the most recent competition for which you were assigned accommodations along with your Candidate ID OR B. You will need to upload a psychologist/medical report as part of your application, which details your disability/requirements. We require a report to better understand your disability and requirements. The report, in addition to your request, helps us determine what accommodations may be suitable for you, in the selection process. The reports will only be shared with our Assessment Services Unit. In the reports, it is useful for us to see the outcome of any diagnostic tests conducted by your psychologist/doctor, and their summary of recommendations in relation to your requirements. You may redact (block out) parts of medical reports/psychologist’s reports that you feel are sensitive or unnecessary for the decision to make reasonable adjustments. Please do not email your medical/psychologist’s report to us – it should be uploaded directly to your online application. Should you have any difficulty with uploading your report, please contact [email protected]. publicjobs will ensure that your reasonable accommodations are implemented as necessary, for each stage of the recruitment process. If you have any queries about the reasonable accommodations process or the accommodations you have received, please contact [email protected]. If you wish to discuss any matter relating to the accessibility of our services or building, or if you require support from our Disability Champion Amanda Kavanagh, please contact [email protected].

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For further information about Diversity and Inclusion please see the Info Hub on our website. Information on the accessibility of our service may be found on the Accessibility page on our website. Security Clearance You will be required to complete and return a Garda eVetting form should you come under consideration for appointment. This form will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks on all Irish and Northern Irish addresses at which you resided. If you subsequently come under consideration for a position in another recruitment competition within 6 months of being vetted by publicjobs, please notify us as you may not be required to complete a further Garda Vetting Form. If you have resided / studied in countries outside of the Republic of Ireland for a consecutive period of 12 months or more after the age of 18, it is mandatory for you to furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from those countries. You will need to provide a separate Police Clearance Certificate for each country you have resided in. The clearance must be dated after the date you left the country. It is your responsibility to seek security clearances in a timely fashion as they can take some time. You cannot be appointed without this information being provided and deemed satisfactory by publicjobs. Candidates should be aware that any information obtained in the Garda Vetting process can be made available to the employing authority. Candidates will be responsible for any expense incurred in connection with obtaining any Police Clearance Certificates. Other important information publicjobs will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a competition, or invitation to attend interview, or a successful result letter, is not to be taken as implying that publicjobs is satisfied that such a person fulfils the requirements or is not disqualified by law from holding the position. Prior to recommending any candidate for appointment to this position publicjobs will make all such enquiries that are deemed necessary to determine the suitability of that candidate. Until all stages of the recruitment process have been fully completed a final determination cannot be made nor can it be deemed or inferred that such a determination has been made. Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it, or should additional vacancies arise, publicjobs may at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process. A panel will be formed from which future vacancies may be filled from this campaign. The Importance of Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 applications will be treated in strict confidence. All enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from computer records for general statistical purposes.

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Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by publicjobs, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as publicjobs require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Candidates are expected to provide all requested documentation to publicjobs, including all forms issued by publicjobs for completion, within five days of request. Failure to do so will result in the candidate being deemed to have withdrawn from the competition and their candidature will receive no further consideration. Quality Customer Service We aim to provide an excellent quality service to all our customers. If, for whatever reason, you are unhappy with any aspect of the service you receive from us, we urge you to bring this to the attention of the unit or staff member concerned. This is important as it ensures that we are aware of the problem and can take the appropriate steps to resolve it. Feedback will be provided on written request. A request for feedback does not impact on the timeframe set out for seeking a review. Use of Recording Equipment publicjobs does not allow the unsanctioned use of any type of recording on its premises or any location where assessments/tests/interviews, etc. take place, e.g. video interviews, teleconference. This applies to any form of sound recording and any type of still picture or video recording, whether including sound recording or not, and covers any type of device used for these purposes. Any person wishing to use such equipment for any of these purposes must seek written permission in advance. This policy is in place to protect the privacy of staff and customers and the integrity of our assessment material and assessment processes. Unsanctioned use of recording equipment by any person is a breach of this policy. Any candidate involved in such a breach could be disqualified from the competition and could be subject to prosecution under section 55 of the Public Service Management (Recruitment & Appointments) Act, 2004. Review and Complaint Procedures under the Code of Practice for Appointments to Positions in the Civil and Public Service If a candidate is unhappy following the outcome of any stage of a selection process, they can either: 1. Request a Review of a decision made during the process Or 2. Make a Complaint that the selection process followed was unfair A candidate can follow either one of the two procedures in relation to the same aspect of a selection process, but not both. Where a review of a selection process has taken place under Section 7 (as detailed below), a complainant may not seek a further review of the same process under Section 8, other than in the most exceptional circumstances that will be determined by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) at its sole discretion.

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There is no obligation on publicjobs to suspend an appointment process while a Review or Complaint is being considered. However, the CPSA expects that, where possible, publicjobs will intervene in cases where it finds an error is likely to have occurred. Requesting a Review under Section 7 A request for review may be taken by a candidate should they be dissatisfied with an action or decision taken by publicjobs. publicjobs will consider requests for review in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 of the Code of Practice for Appointments to Positions in the Civil and Public Service published by the CPSA. When making a request for a review, the candidate must support their request by outlining the facts they believe show that the action taken or decision reached was wrong. A request for review may be refused if the candidate cannot support their request. The Informal Review will consist of a desk-based examination of any available information in relation to the recruitment process and the decision taken regarding the candidate’s application. The outcome of the Informal Review Process will be communicated to the requester in writing. •

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A request for Informal Review must be made within 5 working days of notification of the decision and will normally take place between the candidate and a representative of publicjobs who had played a key role in the administration of the selection process. Where a candidate remains dissatisfied following any such informal communication, they may adopt the formal procedures set out below.

A request for Formal Review must be made within 5 working days of either the notification of the selection decision, or the notification of the outcome of the Informal Review process. Any extension of these time limits will only be granted in the most exceptional of circumstances and will be at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive. • The candidate must address their concerns in relation to the process in writing to the Chief Executive (via email to [email protected], or in writing to Chief Executive Officer, publicjobs, Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1), outlining the facts that they believe show an action taken or decision reached was wrong. • The Formal Review will be conducted by a person who is completely independent of the selection process • The outcome of the Formal Review must generally be notified to the candidate within 25 working days of receipt of the request for review. If the investigation does not produce a decision within this time, publicjobs must keep the candidate informed of the status of the review and the reasons for the delay. Making a Complaint under Section 8 A candidate may believe there was a breach of the Commission’s Code of Practice by publicjobs that may have compromised the integrity of the decision reached in the appointment process. The complaints process enables candidates to make a complaint under Section 8 to publicjobs in the first instance, and to the Commission for Public Service Appointments subsequently on appeal if they remain dissatisfied.

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On foot of a Section 8 Complaint process, either publicjobs or the CPSA may find that the recruitment and selection process in question has not adhered to the standard set out in the Code of Practice. In such cases, publicjobs and the CPSA may make recommendations in order to prevent such issues from reoccurring again in the future. The CPSA cannot instruct publicjobs to reverse a decision taken in the course of an appointment process. Any candidate wishing for an investigation into the decision taken regarding their application as part of a selection process should request a Review under Section 7, as outlined above. The complainant must outline the facts that they believe show that the process followed was wrong. The complainant must also identify the aspect of the Code they believe has been infringed and enclose any relevant documentation that may support the allegation. A complaint may be dismissed if they the complainant cannot support their allegations by setting out how publicjobs has fallen short of the principles of this Code. The Informal Complaint will consist of a desk-based examination of any available information in relation to the recruitment process. The outcome of the Informal Complaint will be communicated to the requester in writing. •

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An Informal Complaint must be made within 5 working days of notification of the decision and will normally take place between the candidate and a representative of publicjobs who had played a key role in the administration of the selection process. Where a candidate remains dissatisfied following any such informal communication, they may adopt the formal procedures set out below.

A Formal Complaint must be made within 5 working days of either the notification of the selection decision, or the notification of the outcome of the Informal Complaint. Any extension of these time limits will only be granted in the most exceptional of circumstances and will be at the sole discretion of the Chief Executive. • The candidate must address their concerns in relation to the process in writing to the Chief Executive (via email to [email protected], or in writing to Chief Executive Officer, publicjobs, Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1), outlining the facts that they believe show an action taken or decision reached was wrong. • The Formal Complaint will be investigated by a person who is completely independent of the selection process • The outcome of the Formal Complaint must generally be notified to the candidate within 25 working days of receipt of the request for review. If the investigation does not produce a decision within this time, publicjobs must keep the candidate informed of the status of the review and the reasons for the delay. For further information on the above Review and Complaint procedures please see the Code of Practice for Appointments to Positions in the Civil and Public Service which is available on the website of the Commission for Public Service Appointments, www.cpsa.ie

Requests for Feedback Feedback in relation to the selection process is available on request. There are no specific timeframes set for the provision of feedback.

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Please note that the Review Process as set out in the Code of Practice is a separate process with specified timeframes that must be observed. Receipt of feedback is not required to invoke a review. It is not necessary for a candidate to compile a detailed case prior to invoking the review mechanism. The timeframe set out in the CPSA Code cannot be extended for any reason including the provision of feedback. Candidates' Obligations: Candidates in the recruitment process must not: • knowingly or recklessly provide false information • canvass any person with or without inducements • interfere with or compromise the process in any way A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Contravention Code of Practice Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment. In addition, if a person found guilty of an offence was, or is a candidate at a recruitment process, • They will be disqualified as a candidate and excluded from the process; • Has been appointed to a post following the recruitment process, they will be removed from that post. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on the 25th May 2018, replacing the existing data protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive. When you register with publicjobs.ie or submit an application for a competition, we create a computer record in your name. Information submitted with a job application is used in processing your application. Where the services of a third party are used in processing your application, it may be required to provide them with information, however all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the security of your data. If you are successful in the recruitment and selection competition, your application may be made available to the Human Resources section of the organisation to which you have been assigned. To make a request to access your personal data please submit your request by email to: [email protected] ensuring that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record(s). Information in relation to a candidate’s personal data held by publicjobs are set out on the Data Protection page of www.publicjobs.ie Protected Disclosures publicjobs Protected Disclosures Policy (including Reporting Options for all those covered by the Policy) is available at: https://www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/documents/Public_Appointments_Service_%28PUBLICJO BS%29_Protected_Disclosures_Policy_2024_Final_June.pdf

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