Job Description
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Planner’s role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Assessment of planning applications and pre-application proposals against the Council’s policies and provide recommendations and policy responses as required;Assisting in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Development Plan/Local Area Plan/Public Realm Projects and Schemes and in the preparation of reports on these matters for the Chief Executive and the Council;Assist in the investigation into Unauthorised Developments and prepare assessments and reports as required;Assisting in monitoring and reporting on implementation progress, including gathering/analysis of development and market activity;Assisting and providing advice to the Chief Executive, appropriate Committees of the Council, individuals, groups etc., on planning related issues;Liaising and working with relevant statutory bodies on various aspects of planning;Assisting in the procurement and management of consultants;Any other associated duties as may be assigned from time to time.These duties are indicative rather than complete and are carried out under general guidance.The CandidateThe ideal candidate for the position shall demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have the following essential experience and skills:Knowledge of planning legislation, practices, and key relevant European Directives;Knowledge of planning issues relevant to County Kildare and its wider region;An ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team;Planning, operational and project management skills;Communication/presentation and interpersonal skills;Knowledge of local government structure and services, its mandate and activities particularly in relation to planning and development;Time Management and organisational skills - an ability to achieve delivery of competing demands within prescribed timelines and deadlines;Report writing skills and IT skills.Applicants should at the date of applying hold a valid Irish/EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence.Kildare County CouncilDevoy ParkNaasCo. KildareW91 X77F #J-18808-Ljbffr