Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer - Kildare County Council
- Salary
- Not stated
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 26 Nov 2026
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, the Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer is a senior management position within the Transport, Mobility and Open Spaces Directorate of Kildare County Council.
The role has responsibility for the development, management and administration of the parks service, including public realm areas, parks and recreation facilities, and biodiversity initiatives. The position may also incorporate an area management element.
The Senior Executive Parks & Landscape Officer will be required to have good knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and associated Regulations, and an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace.
Main Duties
- Control, maintenance and development of parks and public realm open spaces (including recreational facilities therein)
- Planning, design and construction of new parks and open spaces
- Management of planting and maintenance of trees on public thoroughfares and public open spaces
Details
- Salary Scale: €80,680 - €83,153 - €84,338 - €86,828 - €89,339 - €91,842 - €94,364 - €97,533 (LSI1) - €100,692 (LSI2) (effective from 1st June 2026)
- Hours: Not less than 35 hours gross per week
- Annual leave: 30 days
- Closing date: 26 Nov 2026
- Selection process: Ranking and/or shortlisting may be carried out based on application form information
- Equal opportunities: Local authorities are committed equal opportunities employers
- Recruitment managed by: publicjobs
How to Apply
Apply via publicjobs by the closing date of 26 Nov 2026.
Frequently asked
- What is the indicative salary scale for this role?
- The salary scale is €80,680 - €83,153 - €84,338 - €86,828 - €89,339 - €91,842 - €94,364 - €97,533 (LSI1) - €100,692 (LSI2), effective from 1st June 2026.
- What are the main duties of the Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer?
- Main duties include controlling, maintaining and developing parks and public realm open spaces; planning, designing and constructing new parks and open spaces; and managing the planting and maintenance of trees on public thoroughfares and public open spaces.
- Where is the job located?
- The job is located in Kildare.
- How do I apply for this position?
- Applications must be submitted via publicjobs by the closing date of 26 Nov 2026.
- What is the annual leave allowance for this role?
- The annual leave allowance for this position is 30 days.