Working as part of the Energy Management Team and reporting to the Climate Action Coordinator in Kildare County Council, the Energy Efficiency Officer will be responsible for a range of projects and initiatives to advance both the local authority’s and the Mid-East Energy Unit’s commitments on energy efficiency and emission reductions.
Education/Experience, Etc.:
(a) Hold an honours degree (level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering, Planning, Science, Environmental Science, Architecture or related discipline.
(b) have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience of town planning, engineering, environmental science, architecture or other relevant discipline.
(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
(e) have satisfactory knowledge of Local Authority operations, particularly in respect of their responsibilities for and enhancing their capacity on Energy Efficiency, Emission Reduction and Climate Action.
(f) 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.
(g) Demonstrate a successful track record in managing and motivating staff including strong judgement and problem-solving skills.
(h) have excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills;
(I) 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.
Desirable Requirements:
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive relationships with staff of the Council, Councillors, partners, external agencies and suppliers etc.
- Well-developed presentation and negotiation skills: able to communicate clearly, pleasantly and confidently with staff and stakeholders both orally and in writing.
- Confident in their technical abilities, can work under pressure and to tight deadlines. Able to work on your own initiative and be a self-starter, prioritising work with minimum supervision.
- Must be committed to self-development and be enthusiastic about acquiring new skills.
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