The Local Authority offers some great career opportunities. We will update our New Job pages with the very latest opportunities on offer.

Below are a sample of the type of careers offered by the Local Authorities.

Clerical/Administrative

Careers in the Clerical/Administrative area involve managing and supporting the work undertaken by the various departments in the local authorities.

Engineering

Engineers are employed in most of the major policy formulation areas of local authorities. Engineers implement policies of Government, their Local Authority and other national bodies such as the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Engineers plan, design, monitor, supervise, ensure compliance with standards, administer contractual matters, apply safe working practices and control expenditure on major infrastructural schemes.

Technicians and Fire-fighters

Local Authority Technicians are involved primarily in the provision of technical services and information to the different departments within the local authorities.

General Operatives in Dublin City

General Operatives provide labour intensive services to Dublin City Council, including working as roads maintenance (paving) operatives, road sweeping and gardeners.