Graduate Scientist - LAWPRO (WFD & FFWEIP)

Graduate Scientist – WFD and FFWEIP 

THESE ARE FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSTS:-

The EU Water Framework Directive [WFD] 2000 seeks to protect and improve our natural waters, including rivers, lakes, groundwaters, coastal waters and transitional waters.  The Water Framework Directive objectives are implemented through River Basin Management Plans and Programmes of Measures.

The European Union [Water Policy] Regulations 2014, gave effect to a new, three-tier, governance framework and placed new obligations on local authorities to co-ordinate the catchment management and public participation elements of the Water Framework Directive. 

To enable local authorities to meet their objectives, they have established the Local Authority Waters Programme [LAWPRO] to facilitate a co-ordinated regional approach.  Tipperary County Council and Kilkenny County Council, acting jointly, have been appointed as lead local authorities to act on behalf of all local authorities in managing this Programme. The Programme has a number of work programme elements  including functions related to catchment assessment. In addition, in July 2023, LAWPRO and its partners were successful in their bid to deliver a new Water European Innovative Partnership (EIP) – The Farming for Water EIP Project. 

LAWPRO intends to fill current vacant positions and establish national panels for the above positions for a minimum period of 1 year (from date of panel formation) from which current and future relevant fixed term positions may be filled for any of the LAWPRO locations outlined below.

Current LAWPRO regional office locations:

South-East Region: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary or Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

South-West Region: Croom, Co. Limerick or Inniscarra, Co. Cork

Western Region: Liosbán Business Park, Galway or Castlebar, Co. Mayo

The Application Process:

Once fully completed, application forms will be accepted.

Please ensure that:

a)   You complete the application form online via the advert link:- https://submit.link/4BJ

b)   Applicants are required to submit their applications electronically and all sections of the application form must be fully completed, with relevant, detailed and accurate information. Note: any offer of employment is subject to the information given on your application form being true. False/misleading information or deliberate ommisions may result in termination of employment.

c)   Your employment history section includes all periods of employment and unemployment (if applicable) and are acurately recorded and accounted for.   

d)   Copies of your educational certificates and relevant qualifications are attached with your application.

e)   Your application is submitted electronically along with all required documentation on or before 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 20th February, 2026.  Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.

Note: No amendments can be made once a fully completed application, supported by the required proof of qualifications and eligibilty, has been submitted. Applicants should retain a copy of their application form for personal reference.

The admission of a person to this competition, or an invitation to attend for interview is not to be taken as implying that Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council is satisfied that such person fulfills the requirements.

Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council may need to contact you during the selection process.  It is important that your contact details (phone number, postal and email address) as given on your application form are correct and are accessible by you at all times.

Tipperary/Kilkenny County Council accepts no responsibility for communication not accessed or received by the applicant.

Tipperary/Kilkenny County Councils reserve the right to shortlist candidates having regard to education, qualifications and experience and the shortlisted applicants will be called for interview.  Canvassing will automatically disqualify.

TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL & KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS