Kildare County is seeking to establish a panel of Decarbonising Climate Officer to fill permanent and contract posts that arise during the life of the panel.
Education, Training and Experience etc.:
Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office: -
(a) A relevant Degree (level 8) with First or Second Class Honours of a recognised University or of a recognised Degree Awarding Body; or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field e.g. sustainable development, sustainable energy, climate change, environmental management, agriculture etc.
(b) Not less than five years of satisfactory relevant and acceptable post qualification experience.
(c) Possess a high standard of technical training and experience and demonstrate a record of excellent project management skills resulting in successful outcomes, simultaneously managing and coordinating multiple projects of differing scale, nature and complexity, bringing them to a conclusion on time and on budget.
(d) Possess a high standard of administrative and management experience including measuring and reporting on actions.
(e) Have satisfactory knowledge of Local Authority operations, particularly in respect of their responsibilities for and enhancing their capacity on Emission Reduction, Carbon Reduction and Climate Action to accelerate behavioural change.
(f) Have a satisfactory level of knowledge in the area of biodiversity and green infrastructure.
(g) Have a high level of technical competence and experience in delivering successful outcomes, formulating, implementing and managing strategies, plans, studies or processes including stakeholder engagement.
(h) Demonstrate a successful track record in managing and motivating staff including strong judgement and problem-solving skills.
(i) Have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
(j) Have technical report writing skills and ability to communicate findings to a non-technical audience.
(k) Have an excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations and their application in the workplace and competence and experience of financial and budget management.
Driving Licence
Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, they must be a competent driver and, shall drive a car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority. The council must be indemnified on their insurance.