KILKENNY LOCAL AUTHORITIES
KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL & KILKENNY CORPORATION
CONSERVATION OFFICER
QUALIFICATIONS
1.
CHARACTER
Each candidate must be of good character.
2.
HEALTH
Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect
of ability to render regular and efficient service.
3.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ETC
Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the
office:
(a)
hold a recognised University Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture
(b)
hold a postgraduate degree or an equivalent qualification in architectural
conservation
(c)
after attaining the degree or qualification referred to at (a) above, have
satisfactory relevant experience
(d)
have a satisfactory knowledge of Planning Law and the legal framework
governing architectural conservation
(e)
possess a high standard of technical training and experience and
administrative experience.
PARTICULARS OF OFFICE
1.
THE OFFICE
The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable in accordance with the terms of the
Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 and will be for an
initial period of two years subject to quarterly reviews.
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 his or her
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 the discharge of
his or her duties as a local authority officer.
2.
SALARY
€45,036 to €64,274
The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders
of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than
inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of
services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform
3.
TRAVELLING EXPENSES
Travelling expenses at the approved rates may be paid as appropriate.
4.
DUTIES
The duties of the office are to give to the local authority and
(a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Manager, for the
purpose of the City and County Management Acts, is Manager, and
(b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been
made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies
mentioned in subparagraph (a) above;
under the direction and supervision of the appropriate Senior Officers, such
architectural or ancillary services of an advisor, supervisory or executive nature as may
be required by any other local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise
and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties including the duty of
assisting in the supervision of the Architectural and Cognate services of any of the
foregoing local authorities or bodies and, when required to do so, to perform the duty of
acting for a more senior officer during that officer’s absence.
The duties will include: 
To advise the Kilkenny Local Authorities in relation to the architectural heritage and
conservation provisions and requirements of the Planning and Development Act
2000, the Planning and Development Regulations 2000 and any subsequent National
and European legislation.

To contribute to the development of a conservation policy for inclusion in the
Councils’ and Borough Council Development Plans and to promote and implement
such policies.

To identify, evaluate and provide advice on structures, groups of structures, areas
and other features of architectural heritage of historical, artistic, cultural, scientific,
social or technical significance, with a view to making recommendations regarding
their inclusion in/exclusion from a Record of Protected Structures and on
development objectives.

To provide advice to owners and occupiers of structures included in a Record of
Protected Structures on good practice in the conservation of such structures, on the
availability of assistance, including financial assistance, for such conservation.

To assess structures included in a Record of Protected Structures with a view to
issuing declarations as to works that require planning permission.

To monitor the state of repair of structures included in a Record of Protected
Structures, and if necessary, make recommendations on the need if any, for the
planning authority to take enforcement action in such cases.

To report and advise on planning applications where conservation and/or
architectural issues arise.

To assist with and provide advice concerning the scheme of grants for the
conservation of protected structures, including assessing the condition of buildings
and the suitability of works, prioritising applications, recommending appropriate
conditions, and inspecting works in progress and on completion.

To consult with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands, State
Agencies, Voluntary Bodies and European Organisations on matters of architectural
conservation.

To maintain a database of drawings and photographs relating to protected
structures, groups of structures and areas, and other features of architectural
heritage significance.
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To advise on Local Authority Developments where conservation issues arise.

To prepare and give evidence in court and at oral hearings where issues of
conservation are involved.

To advise on the sourses of funds for conservation and related works.
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Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
5.
DRIVING LICENCE
Candidates must have a current full driving licence.
6.
SAFE PASS
Candidates must have a current Safe Pass Card.
7.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or on
behalf of the local authority.
Panels may be formed on the basis of such interview.
8.
Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they
posses the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for
appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies
arise.
Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of relevant qualifications and experience as
set out in their application forms. The candidates shortlisted will be invited to attend for
interview. The Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by candidates
in attending for interview.
9.
The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up
such appointment within a period not more than one month.
10.
Retirement Age is determined in accordance with the Public Service Superannuation
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Should the person appointed be deemed a “new
entrant” in accordance with the Act, he/she will not be required to retire on grounds of
age. In all other cases the person appointed will on reaching the age of 65, cease to hold
office.
11.
For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it may be necessary for the
successful candidate, before he/she is appointed, to undergo at his/her own expense a
Medical Examination by a qualified Medical Practitioner to be nominated by the local
authority. Matters identified as needing attention as a result of the examination in
respect of teeth, vision, tonsils or other such matters shall be remedied before
appointment. On taking up appointment the expense of the Medical Examination will
be refunded to the candidates.