Under the direction and supervision of the appropriate line manager, the position involves the provision of such engineering or ancillary services of an advisory, supervisory, or executive nature as may be required by the Council in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties.

Main duties would depend on the actual post, but in general terms they would include the following :
 

• To assess the nature, level and pattern of demand for the service in the area/function and to recommend the priorities to the relevant line manager;

• To implement the agreed strategies to meet and to expand or improve the range, quantity or quality of existing services and to recommend changes in strategies as required;

• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with external agencies and to ensure that, in accordance with policy and procedure, programmes of work are co-ordinated and implemented in full with the co-operation of all relevant parties;
• To achieve and maintain the productive collaboration between elected representatives and the executive realities of the service;

• To achieve and maintain similar collaboration with local development agencies in accordance with evolving policy on closer integration of local government and local development;

• To assist in identifying and agreeing work programmes, targets and deadlines and ensuring their subsequent implementation;

• When required to do so, to manage and supervise staff, as the position demands.

• To work as part of an effective, motivated and committed team and to maintain sound employee relations and morale in accordance with good employment practice and relevant legislation;
• To work within a cross-functional/multidisciplinary team in line with the executive structures of the Council;

• To implement the systems necessary to support the service;
• To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities that may be required from time to time.

Donegal County Council