Traffic Warden

Candidate Information Booklet – Traffic Warden

Longford County Council is one of Local Authorities in the Republic of Ireland. The
Council has responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of services which are necessary to
the physical, economic, social and cultural life of County Longford, with a focus on making
Longford an attractive place to live, work and invest.

The following comprises the areas of service delivery in Longford County Council:

• Economic & Community Development • Fire & Emergency Services

• Local Enterprise • Environment

• Planning • Finance

• Cultural & Recreational Services • Information Services

• Infrastructure • Corporate Services

• Water Services • Human Resources

• Housing
  

This is an opportunity to gain employment in the role of Traffic Warden with Longford
County Council.

Longford County Council is committed to a policy of open and fair recruitment,

in line with good practice, recruitment & selection standards, employment
legislation and relevant circulars from the Department of Housing, Local

Government & Heritage.

This Candidate Information Booklet is intended to provide information on the
post of Traffic Warden and the selection process, and candidates are advised to

familiarise themselves with the detailed information in advance of submitting
their application.

Candidates should satisfy themselves that they are eligible under the

Qualifications to apply for the post of Traffic Warden.

Where a candidate provides false or misleading information or has deliberately
omitted relevant information on their application form this may result in their

disqualification from the competition.

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Traffic Warden

The Position

Longford County Council is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates with
relevant experience for the position of Traffic Warden. A Traffic Warden is a member of a multi-
disciplinary team of front-line services based in the Municipal Districts which deliver a wide variety of
key local authority services in the heart of communities.

Services include transportation and traffic management, delivery of social housing and other key
infrastructure, environmental works, recreation and amenity facilities and general community
development. The Traffic Warden has specific responsibility for the enforcement of a variety of
legislation including Road Traffic and Casual Trading Acts and Regulations.

Traffic Wardens are responsible for ensuring compliance with parking byelaws and traffic and parking
regulations in Longford allowing traffic and parking in the County to function more efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated adaptable and flexible person capable of acting on their
own initiative, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services.

The Candidate

The Candidate Should Demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of the functions of a local authority

• Understanding of the role of a Traffic Warden

• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace

• Strong customer service ethos

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

• Excellent Organisation & Task Management Skills

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Have strong Public Service values.

Role & Duties of the Post

The duties of the post will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To fairly and impartially enforce the current Traffic & Parking Regulations and Parking Bye-Laws

• To provide advice to the public regarding Parking Regulations.
• To patrol dedicated beats where provided and to be on their beat from the start of the shift

and at the end of the working day to ensure that they are in good working order and to
immediately report to the Parking Section, any machines which are out of order.

• To carry out minor machine maintenance and ticket roll replenishment upon receipt of

• To ensure at the conclusion of the duty period each evening that all equipment is checked and

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• To maintain a high level of proficiency in the use of equipment.
• To keep accurate records and photographic evidence of offences as required for the purposes

himself/herself in any activity which may discredit the Longford County Council by lessening
public confidence or respect.

• It is your responsibility to ensure that the full uniform issued to you is kept in a clean and

• Any other duties as assigned by Longford County Council.
  

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COMPETENCIES

Key competencies for the post of Traffic Warden are given in the table below. Candidates will be

expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application form of their competence under

each of these headings.

Take particular note of the competencies below listed as any shortlisting or interview processes will be

based on the information provided by the candidate in their completed application form.

• Delivering a message in a clear and coherent fashion

• Ability to keep calm under pressure

• Portraying a positive customer service ethos at all times

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing at

• Positively contributing to teams and workgroups

• Understanding the importance of good group dynamics

TEAM-WORK • Ability to listen and take instructions

• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change

• Resilience and Personal Well-Being

• Understanding of the role of Traffic Warden including

• Integrity, Ethics, and Public Service Values

• Acting on own initiative when required

• Demonstrating good judgement

• Understanding the central issue of a problem and

• Delivering front line customer services

• Dealing with difficult customers

• Administration and report writing

• Working under pressure and managing conflict

• Meeting compliance requirements and deadlines

• Awareness of key health, safety and welfare at work

• IT Literate and ability to use variety of IT packages
  

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Traffic Warden
QUALIFICATIONS

. Character

Candidates shall be of good character. . Health

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of
ability to render regular and efficient service.

. Citizenship

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:
(a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of

the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

(b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

(c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the

free movement of persons; or

(d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp

visa: or

(e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act or

any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has

a stamp visa or

(f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in,

an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp visa

. Education, Training and Experience etc.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a) Have a reasonable standard of education sufficient to enable them to perform the job

efficiently and effectively.

(b) Have a satisfactory knowledge of the legislation required to carry out the role of Traffic

Warden.

(c) Possess adequate experience which would demonstrate the capacity to carry out the role

and function of Traffic Warden.

(d) Be capable of writing clear and concise reports and keeping work records, etc.

(e) Hold a full clean current driving licence in respect of Category B Vehicles or equivalent in

the EU Model Driving Licence on the latest date for the receipt of completed applications.

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PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYMENT

. The Post

The post is wholetime (i.e. hours per week) and appointment may be permanent or temporary. . Location

Longford County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by
the Council, now or in the future.

The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport
and at their own expense. . Commencement

Longford County Council shall require a person to whom an appointment is offered to take up such
appointment within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointment
within such period or such other longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine,
Longford County Council shall not appoint them. . Working Hours

The person appointed will be required to work a -hour week which will include Saturdays. Times to
be agreed with the Line Manager.

The Council reserves the right to alter the number of hours worked each day/each week and/or the
times at or the days on which the hours are to be worked. The post-holder will be given as much notice
as is reasonably practicable of any change in the schedule of hours worked.

All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of
Working Time Act, , and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, . Longford County
Council requires employees to record their hours using a Clocking system. . Reporting Arrangements

Traffic Warden report directly to the appropriate supervisor in the Section or to any other employee of
Longford County Council as the Director of Services or other appropriate employee may designate for
this purpose.

A system of regular appraisal will be operated during employment, which will involve discussions
between the employee and the line manager regarding performance and conduct. . Probationary Period of Employment

There shall be a period after appointment during which the appointee will hold the position on
probation. The period of probation will be prescribed by the Chief Executive. Employment may be
terminated during the probationary period should service be deemed by the Chief Executive to be
unsatisfactory. Employment may be terminated at the end of the probationary period unless the Chief

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Executive has certified that the employee had satisfactory service. Tenure of employment following
probation will be subject to satisfactory service. . Remuneration

The current salary scale for the post of Traffic Warden is €. - €. gross per week (Circular EL /), the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government
Circulars.

On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the point of the salary scale.
Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the
public service, subject to verification of service history.

Remuneration is paid fortnightly by Pay-Path directly to the employees nominated bank account. The
current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to
all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory
attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if
performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. . Superannuation & Retirement

A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the County Council will be required in respect of
their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.

The terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Scheme as amended or the
Public Services Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act or the Public Service Pensions
(Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act will apply as appropriate on appointment.

Retirement age for employees is dependent on their relevant contract of employment, with due
consideration being given to the rules of the Superannuation Scheme to which they belong.

• For appointees who are deemed not to be “new entrants” as defined in the Public Service

• The minimum retirement age for “new entrants” to the public service as defined in the Public

• Effective from st January, , The Single Public Service Scheme applies to all first-time new

• Retirement age is set, initially, at years; this will rise in step with statutory changes in

• Compulsory retirement age will be .

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Closure), any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave
entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. . Driver’s Licence & Insurance

Longford County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business.
In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate
means of transport.

It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance cover for business use
and to indemnify Longford County Council with the indemnity specified on your insurance certificate
under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the
appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. . Code of Conduct/Organisation Policies

Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Longford County Council codes of practice
including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including,
but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility,
Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. . Training

Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by
the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities. . Health and Safety Regulations

Longford County Council as an Employer is obliged to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable the
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work of all of its employees. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at
Work Act , the County Council has a legal duty to exercise all due care and take all protective and
preventative measures to protect the Safety, Health and Welfare of its employees.

All employees also have a legal obligation under Safety and Health legislation to co-operate with
management and not engage in any improper conduct or behaviour or do anything, which would place
themselves or others at risk. Employees must not be under the influence of an intoxicant at the place
of work.

Employees must comply with all Safety and Health rules and regulations and attend all required Safety
and Health Training.

. Outside Employment

The position is whole-time, and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with
any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties.

Important Notice
The above represents the principal conditions of service and is not intended to be the
comprehensive list of all terms and conditions of employment which will be set out in the
employment contract to be agreed with the successful candidate.

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SELECTION PROCESS

. How to Apply

Only fully completed applications forms will be accepted.

Please ensure that: . your application is made on the official application form only and sent via email in pdf format

to [email protected] – do not attach or include your CV

NOTE: your CV will not be accepted as an application or as part of your application.

. you fully complete all sections of the application form and include all relevant, detailed and
accurate information. Applications must be in typed format.

NOTE: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your application form
being true. False/misleading information or deliberate omissions may result in termination of
employment.

. you include a copy of your educational certificates as part of one pdf application

. you submit your application on or before :pm, Friday th August .

Forward your completed application form via email to [email protected]

• Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted

• Applications forms must be submitted by email in pdf format

• Applications submitted by hand, post or fax will not be accepted

• Claims in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained.

If you do not receive an acknowledgement within hours, please contact the Human Resources
Department immediately at / or by email:
[email protected]

It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure the proper application format, delivery and receipt
of their applications.

Longford County Council may need to contact you during the competition’s selection process. It is
important that the contact details (i.e. your postal address, email address and phone number)
given on your application form are correct and accessible by you.

Longford County Council will not accept responsibility for communication not accessed or received
by you.

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. Selection Process

Stage – Submission of Application Form via email

Candidates interested in applying for the position of Traffic Warden should submit their completed
application with supporting documentation form via email in PDF format to
[email protected]

Completed Application Forms must be submitted on or before :pm, Friday th August .

Each completed application must include a copy of all educational qualifications declared in the
application form.

Failure to submit a completed application form, with all required supporting documentation, by the
specified deadline will result in the application being deemed invalid and it will not be permitted to
proceed any further in the selection process.

Stage – Initial Screening

All completed application forms received by the stated closing date & time will be screened to ensure
that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria for the position of Traffic Warden in accordance with
the declared Qualifications (as given on page of this booklet).

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the required eligibility criteria, their application will
progress to the Step of the selection process.

Candidates who fail to demonstrate that they meet the minimum eligibility criteria required, their
application will be deemed invalid and will not progress any further in the selection process.

Stage – Shortlisting

Longford County Council reserves the right to shortlist applications, it is very important therefore, that
candidates provide accurate, clear and comprehensive information in their completed application
forms.

Shortlisting may take the form of:

. desktop-shortlisting process, where a board will be assigned to examine the information
provided by the candidate and assess it against criteria required for the position, and/or

. an online shortlisting interview

Candidates who are shortlisted may have their application scored and ranked in order of merit. Based
on the score awarded their application may progress to Step of the selection process. For candidates
who are not shortlisted, their application will not progress any further in the selection process.

Stage –Interview

On completion of the Stage of the selection process, successfully shortlisted candidates may be
invited in batches, to attend for interview.

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An independent interview board will be established by the Chief Executive of Longford County
Council. The board will comprise a Chairperson and two other members, who will have expert
knowledge in the relevant field. The objective of the board is to establish the applicant’s suitability
for the post and to rank the successful candidates in order of merit for appointment.

The interview will be the candidate’s opportunity to demonstrate that they possess the required
competencies, knowledge, skills and experience. The objective of the board is to assess the candidate’s
responses against agreed criteria and to identify the candidates who best meet the competencies
required.

Longford County Council will issue advance notice of the date and time of the interview. It is the
responsibility of the candidate to make themselves available for interview on the date and time
notified and to ensure that they can attend their interview or successfully connect to the online
interview.

Requests to reschedule notified interview dates or times cannot be accommodated.

Candidates who do not attend/connect for their interview at the time and on the date advised will be
deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition and their application will receive no
further consideration.

Expenses incurred by candidates in attending for interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be qualified for appointment in order of
merit and placed on a panel. This panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary Traffic
Warden vacancies that may arise during the life of the panel.

It should be noted that placement on a panel may not necessarily lead to a job offer. The selection
process is not concluded until sought references are received and all other clearance checks, e.g.
Garda Vetting, occupational health, verification of education qualifications, etc, have been carried out
to the satisfaction of the Council.

Candidates on the Traffic Warden panel who satisfy all the requirements for the post may be offered
employment subject to:

. Their place, in order of merit, on the panel . The requirements of Longford County Council.

Should a candidate decline an offer of employment or having accepted an offer of employment
relinquish it prior to commencing in the post, they will be deemed to have withdrawn their
application from the competition. . Feedback

Candidates shall be notified of the outcome of each stage of the selection process as soon as possible.

If, following the interview, a candidate is placed on a panel they shall be informed of their position on
the panel. Details of marks attained in the interview process will be provided upon receipt of written
request.

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. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn

Candidates who do not attend for interview when and where required by the Longford County
Council or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as required by Longford County
Council within the specified timeframe, regarding any matter relevant to their candidature, will be
deemed to have withdrawn their application from the competition. . References

Applicants are required to advise the names of two responsible persons to whom they are well known
but not related.

In advance of any offer of employment, Longford County Council reserves the right to seek both
written and verbal references from current and previous employers, educational institutions or any
other organisations with which the candidate has been associated. Longford County Council reserves
the right to determine the merit, appropriateness and relevance of such references and referees.
Information sought from referees shall be structured around the requirements of the job and the job
description, person specification and/or competency profile provided. . Verification of Education Qualifications

Prior to appointment, the candidate will be required to present the original parchment of their
certificate, diploma and/or degree and any other supporting documentation required by the Council*,
to the Human Resources department in order to verify their qualifications.

• Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and

. Pre-Employment Medical

Prior to appointment the candidate will be required to complete a Health Declaration and to undergo
a medical examination, at their own expense, by a qualified medical practitioner nominated by the
Council. On taking up employment the expense of this medical examination will be refunded. . Garda Clearance

Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable
Persons) Acts to and the applicant will be required to fully cooperate with this process. . Canvassing

Any attempt by a candidate, or by any person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or
indirectly, by means of written communication or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour, any
member or employee of the Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or
examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.

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. Confidentiality

Longford County Council, in its recruitment and selection procedures, has appropriate measures in
place to protect the confidentiality of all applicants. All enquiries, applications and other aspects that
form part of the recruitment formalities are treated as confidential and are not disclosed to anyone,
outside of those directly involved in the recruitment process - subject to the provisions of the Freedom
of Information Acts, -.

Records created, maintained and stored by Longford County Council as part of the recruitment and
selection process are subject to a range of legislation, including Freedom of Information and Data
Protection. Longford County Council shall comply with the National Records Retention Policy () and
any other relevant records retention policies.

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. Who can I contact if I have a query in relation the Recruitment Campaign for Traffic Warden?

The Candidate Information Booklet provides comprehensive information relating to the selection process for
this recruitment campaign. However, if after reading this information booklet you require any additional/further
information - please forward your query by email to: [email protected]

. I have submitted my application form. What happens next?

Longford County Council will carry out an eligibility check on all application forms to ensure that they meet the
minimum eligibility criteria for the post as set out by the Department of Housing, Local Government and
Heritage. If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the post, based on the information given
in your application form, you will not be invited to interview.

Depending on the number of candidates remaining at this stage of the competition it may be necessary to hold
a shortlisting process. The shortlisting process may take the form of either a desktop exercise (based on the
information contained in the application forms) or a shortlisting interview.

. What happens on completion of the shortlisting process?

Longford County Council will contact all applicant’s advising them of the results of the shortlisting process.
Candidates who are shortlisted at this stage will be invited to attend for interview. It is your responsibility to
attend for interview on the date and time notified. An alternative dates and times cannot be facilitated.

. What happens after undertaking the final interview?

Candidates who are successful in the interview process will be placed on a panel and ranked in order of merit.
This panel may be used to fill both permanent and temporary vacancies for the post of Traffic Warden, that may
arise during the life of the panel.

Please note that being placed on a panel is not a guarantee that you will be appointed to the position of Traffic
Warden

. If I am offered employment, where will I be based?

The management of Longford County Council reserve the right to assign employees to any premises or business
section as required in accordance with the business needs of the organisation.

. How will Longford County Council communicate with me throughout the Recruitment and
Selection Campaign?

Longford County Council may contact you by phone, email or post at various stages throughout the selection
process. Any change to the contact details provided that occur during this recruitment campaign should be
notified by email to [email protected]

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