BRIEFING DOCUMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
GRADUATE ENGINEER
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
MID-WEST NATIONAL ROAD DESIGN OFFICE
The Position:
Limerick City and County Council is establishing a panel for the above.
The Temporary Graduate Engineer will be expected to:
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participate in the design and delivery of road infrastructural projects
prepare work programmes
prepare tender and contract documentation
assess planning applications from an engineering perspective
assess ongoing and completed works and manage budgets
prepare reports for these meetings as required
reply in a timely manner to all correspondence and requests for reports
liaise with and respond to other local authorities, government departments and
statutory agencies including the NRA
carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Starting Salary:
€28,975 with annual increases subject to satisfactory performance
Pension:
The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies
Annual Leave:
24 days per annum (26 days after 5 years service)
Hours of Work:
37 hours per week
The Person:
Candidates will demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that
he/she has/is:
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excellent communication and interpersonal skills
self motivated
sufficient knowledge and understanding of engineering works
good judgement and problem solving skills
competency in the area of information technology
current class B drivers licence and access to own car
flexibility in terms of working hours as the duties can involve working outside of a
normal office hours as required
Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
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hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) or
equivalent professional qualification in civil engineering
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hold a current class B Drivers Licence and have access to own car
Selection Process:
Candidates will initially be assessed to ensure that the meet the minimum qualifications
set down by Department of Environment above.
Candidates will then be assessed on the basis of the information contained in their
application form to determine, having regard to the requirements of the position and the
number who have applied, if they should be called for interview.
Interview
Candidates at the interview will be assessed and marked on the following areas:
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Work Skills
Personal skills
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Technical skills in a work based
environment
Knowledge and understanding
relevant to the position
IT skills
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Communication skills
Good judgement
Problem solving skills
Team skills
Positive attitude with self
motivation
Candidates at interview must achieve a minimum 50% of the total marks available in
each of the competencies to qualify for inclusion on a panel.