ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE NOTE FAILURE TO UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS I.E. QUALIFICATIONS, I.D. ETC., AT SUBMISSION STAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESULT IN AN INVALID APPLICATION. ALSO, FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLETE EACH QUESTION ON THE APPLICATION FORM MAY DEEM YOUR APPLICATION INVALID (ANSWERS WHICH REDIRECT TO OTHER RESPONSES ARE NOT PERMITTED).
Character
Each candidate must be of good character.
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.
Education, Training, Experience etc.
Candidate shall:
(i) A) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree) in a relevant computing discipline and at least 4 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
B) A qualification at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major award (i.e. honours degree), or higher, with computing taken in the final
year and at least 5 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
C) A Level 7 NFQ major award qualification in a relevant computing discipline and at least 5 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
OR
D) A Level 6 NFQ major award qualification in a relevant computing discipline and at least 6 years direct relevant, recent ICT hands-on experience from your employment to date*
And
(ii) have satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.
* Relevant ICT hands-on experience should include but is not limited to: -
areas such as managing delivery of digital solutions, enterprise architecture, software and applications development projects involving a range of technologies and platforms covering web development, data management, database administration, business analysis/discovery, business intelligence and data analytics, DevOps, enterprise architecture, technical infrastructure service design and delivery, server and client operating systems and architecture stacks, telecommunications and networking infrastructure delivery support, technical support, ICT service management, operations and server support, ICT/ cyber security, mobile device management, virtualisation delivery support, database and application support, cloud computing.
1.1 Desirable Requirements
A good knowledge of local government functions, policy, services and activities or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
The ideal candidate shall:
1.1.1 Have strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Cloud Business systems at enterprise level, and the technologies that support same.
1.1.2 Have experience in participating in projects with many shareholders and interdependencies.
1.1.3 Have experience in managing third party service provision.
1.1.4 Have knowledge/awareness of trends in IT and IT security.
1.1.5 Have a high level of interpersonal, team-building and motivational skills.
1.1.6 Have a proven record of willingness to take the initiative and adopt a proactive approach to the introduction of ICT-based solutions.
1.1.7 Have the ability to keep senior staff and team informed and up to date.
1.1.8 Have practical experience in systems implementation and change management.
1.1.9 Have the ability to work under pressure in a complex environment on own initiative, minimum supervision and to tight timelines.
1.1.10 Have very strong customer service skills, understanding the importance of systems, process and structures in enabling efficient delivery of an effective team.
1.1.11 Have a positive attitude with self-motivation skills.
1.1.12 Have the ability to interact with staff at all levels in the organization.
1.1.13 Have Knowledge and Experience of Website Development and online tools such as hosted video and mass mailing platforms.
Applicants should satisfy themselves they are eligible under the required qualifications. Kilkenny/Tipperary County Councils may not be in a position to investigate the eligibility of all candidates in advance of the interview/examination, and hence persons who are ineligible but nevertheless enter, may put themselves to unnecessary expense.