Technician Grade II

The Technician Grade II is a key support position within the council and is assigned to a service delivery area or to support a functional area as required. The Technician Grade II will work under the direction and management of the Executive Technician or analogous grade, or other employee designated by the Senior Executive Officer, Senior Engineer or Director of Services as appropriate.

The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers.

The role requires a clear knowledge and understanding of local authority services and its key stakeholders and relationships, local government structures and its democratic role and mandate, current local government issues, future trends and strategic direction of the sector.

Successful applicants may be assigned to any service area/role within the local authority by the Chief Executive at any time.

• Good professional technical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports.
• Ability to work independently or within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to work on his/her own initiative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of people.
• Good organisational skills.
• A background in civil/construction/building services.
• Good IT and presentation skills including a working knowledge of CAD, Access database and Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in GIS.
• Good understanding of safety management in the workplace, including Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4.30 pm on Friday 13th March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

• Completed your application form in full?
• Supplied correct and factual information?

• Forward any certificates, references or CVs with the application form.
• Post hard copies of your application.
• Canvass any persons connected with Louth County Council or the Interview Board in relation to this post.
• Submit false or misleading information. This may lead to later termination of employment.

• Submit your application via the Louth County Council online recruitment portal & ensure you apply before the deadline of 4.30 pm on Friday 13th March 2026.
• Check for automated response to emailed application and keep as proof of date and time of application.
• In the event of no response to your email application please contact the HR Section the next day.

Louth County Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

Louth County Council
County Hall
Millennium Centre
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91 KFW6