Executive Parks and Landscape Officer

The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will work as part of a team that plans, designs, develops and manages the public parks, open spaces and public realm of South Dublin County.

 The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards around the provision and management of the public realm.

 The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will be expected to supervise, control and carry out public realm services given to them within the service area to which they are assigned. The service areas may include, but are not limited to, Public Realm Planning, Design, Construction, Operations and Maintenance.

 The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will operate under the direction of and report to the Senior Parks Superintendent / Senior Engineer / Senior Executive Parks Superintendent / Senior Executive Engineer / Supervisors of the section to which they are assigned. They must undertake those duties as assigned to them by their Supervisor. The Executive Parks and Landscape Officer will also report to the Director of Service of the Section to which they are assigned, or any other person designated by the Director of Service. Notwithstanding the requirements of the post, successful applicants may be assigned to any service area / role within the Local Authority at an analogous level by the Chief Executive at any time.

Employees are provided with opportunities to learn, develop and grow through staff mobility and career development, a comprehensive training and development programme and the provision of financial assistance to staff undertaking further education.

The Council recognises the importance of work life balance and supports family friendly initiatives such as flexi-time, work-sharing, paid maternity leave (and the newly introduced paternity leave) as well as generous annual leave allowances. There are Crèche facilities on site, a subsidised canteen and free staff parking.

The well-being of employees is a priority for the Council so we provide free annual health checks, flu inoculation, eyesight testing, a confidential Staff Welfare Service, and a range of ongoing health and well-being initiatives throughout the year. Employees can join the Staff Social Club, Credit Union, Golf Society, Hill-Walking Club, LGBTQ+ Staff Network and take part in the numerous social events organised. Staff may also avail of tax saver schemes such as cycle to work and a bus or Luas travel pass.

There is a remote working policy in place and an application process. New Staff commence on full time office-based roster, staff must be office based for six months and on completion their Induction, which will be signed off by their Line Manager, they will have the option to apply for Blended Working. You can apply for 2 days a week.