The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to one position of Safety Officer in the OPW East Region Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division based in Trim, Co. Meath. Competition Reference 2024/027 Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date): Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements: A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety, (or equivalent) * or A Level 8 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) * Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. Satisfactory post-graduate experience of Occupational Health & Safety, construction work, knowledge of construction methods, site management and construction design process; no less than one year post-graduate experience for applicants with a Level 8 Qualification; no less than three years' post-graduate experience for applicants with a Level 7 Qualification. A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B & W and use of own transport; Note: (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible. (2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged. It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie If you are interested in being considered for the above position and you are satisfied that you meet the criteria as outlined above, please complete an Application Form and send with copies of the requested documentation by email to: Recruitment@opw.ie The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms and the required documentation is 5:30pm on Thursday, 18th April 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered for the competition.