COMMUNITY WATER OFFICER (LAWPRO) (Grade V)Applications are invited for the following position: COMMUNITY WATER OFFICER (LAWPRO) (Grade V) 2024/O/FT/T/34 (Fixed Term Contract Post) The EU Water Framework Directive [WFD] 2000 seeks to protect and improve our natural waters, including rivers, lakes, groundwaters, coastal waters, and transitional waters. The Water Framework Directive objectives are implemented through River Basin Management Plans and Programmes of Measures.
The European Union [Water Policy] Regulations 2014, gave effect to a new, three-tier governance framework and placed new obligations on local authorities to co-ordinate the catchment management and public participation elements of the Water Framework Directive.
To enable local authorities to meet their objectives, they have established the Local Authority Waters Programme [LAWPRO] to facilitate a co-ordinated regional approach. Kilkenny County Council and Tipperary County Council, acting jointly, have been appointed as lead local authorities to act on behalf of all local authorities in managing this Programme. The Programme has two elements: The Communities Office and The Catchment Assessment Team.
LAWPRO intends to establish a national panel for a minimum period of 1 year (from date of panel formation) from which future Community Water Officer fixed-term positions may be filled for any of the locations outlined below.
LAWPRO offices are currently located as follows: Cork – InniscarraDonegal - Donegal TownDublin City – Bridge Street LowerGalway City - Liosbán EstateKerry – TraleeKildare – Kildare townKilkenny - Kilkenny CityLeitrim - Carrick-on-ShannonLimerick – CroomMayo – CastlebarMeath – NavanMonaghan – CarrickmacrossOffaly – TullamoreSligo – Sligo townRoscommon – Roscommon County CouncilWicklow – Wicklow townTipperary (HQ) - ClonmelThe salary scale for the post is €49,706 minimum of the scale to €59,456 maximum of the scale for 35 hours per week. Significant parts of the work will be outside normal office hours. The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is Wednesday, 24th July 2024, at 4.00pm.
Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils reserve the right to shortlist candidates having regard to education, qualifications, and experience. The shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. Canvassing will automatically disqualify.
KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL & TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS
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