IT Programme Officer EPA

Programme Officer II (Level 4) Information Technology Job Location EPA Headquarters, Wexford Environmental Protection Agency Salary *€47,812 - €60,693 per annum includes provision for a further two Long Service Increments after 3 and 6 years respectively on the maximum of the scale for permanent staff *(A modified scale may apply to existing public/civil servants) Nature of Employment Wholetime, permanent/contract and pensionable in accordance with the General Conditions of Employment for Permanent/Contract Staff as appropriate. Area of Work The appointee will be assigned to the Office of Communications and Corporate Services, Information Technology (IT) Unit. Duties and Responsibilities Specific Duties Reporting to a Programme Manager or other designated officer within the Information Technology Unit, Office of Communications and Corporate Services. Principal responsibilities will be the design, implementation and support of the IT Infrastructure. • Participating in the continual development and implementation of the IT Infrastructure strategy • Developing and designing a secure IT Infrastructure in conjunction with the IT team and all key stakeholders • Implementing new and upgrading existing IT Infrastructure solutions, as a team member and as a team leader • Keeping abreast of new technological developments, systems and assessing how they might be applied to the EPA • Managing Service Providers • Preparing proposals on funding and managing budgets General Duties • Supervising and motivating project teams as required • Acquiring a clear and detailed understanding of relevant legislation and security best practices • Preparing reports, developing and implementing projects and work programmes • Undertaking such other duties appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time. X:JOBDESC\Job Descriptions 2008\JD-POL4-IM&T X:JOBDESC\Job Descriptions 2008\JD-POL4-IM&T Competency requirements The knowledge, skills and core competencies required for this job are set out below. Applicants should give evidence of these competencies in the application form. Applicants will be assessed against these competencies at shortlisting stage and at interview for those shortlisted. Education and Experience - A degree (NFQ Level 8) in Information Technology, Computing or a related field - and - 3 years relevant work experience which should include significant experience in one or more of the following; 􀂃 IT security policy, procedures and practices 􀂃 IT Telecommunications networks 􀂃 Data storage 􀂃 IT helpdesk 􀂃 IT continuity management Core Competencies - team player - communications - customer/stakeholder focus - concern for quality and clarity of work Driving Licence Applicants should hold a current driving licence Salary *€47,812 - €60,693 per annum includes provision for a further two Long Service Increments after 3 and 6 years respectively on the maximum of the scale for permanent staff *(A modified scale may apply to existing public/civil servants) Annual Leave 27 days per annum rising to 28 days after 5 year’s service and 29 days after 10 years Application Forms and more EPA Jobs here Closing Date Completed signed application forms must be received not later than 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 24th April 2008 by: Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources P.O. Box 3000 Johnstown Castle Estate Co Wexford