Senior Staff Officer

Join our Admin Team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the organisation. We serve 233,000 citizens and no matter what your role, you will play a vital part in achieving our ambition to make Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown a progressive and vibrant County that is attractive, inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Depending on where vacancies arise, you may be assigned to any of our departments, including Planning, Housing, Corporate Services, Infrastructure & Climate Change, Community, among others.

What is a Senior Staff Officer?

A Senior Staff Officer (SSO) is a middle management position within DLRCC.

As SSO, you would be

• assigned responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of an area of the Council's activities.
• aneffective, participative leader of a team with responsibility for organisation and management of all aspects of a section or sections including the supervision of staff.
• a key point of contact and liaison with other Sections or Departments in relation to all operational matters for the service delivery section or sections for which they are responsible.
• expected to carry out your duties with an understanding of the political context of local government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision-making.

We are looking for someone who:

• Meets the minimum educational/experience requirements as outlined in the particulars document.
• Has strong experience in office and administrative work, including some experience with responsibilities at a more senior or decision-making level.
• Has experience leading, motivating and supporting a team.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused public services.
• Has excellent organisational, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making skills along with a willingness to embrace new ways of working and actively support others through change.

Find out more in the Qualifications and Particulars document below.

Qualifications & Particulars

Application Form - Senior Staff Officer - 012488.docx