Candidate Information Booklet

RESIDENT ARCHAEOLOGIST – N5 ROAD PROJECT – TEMPORARY POST SPECIFIC PURPOSE 2 YEAR CONTRACT

(ROSCOMMON NATIONAL ROADS REGIONAL OFFICE)

Closing Date: 5 pm on Tuesday 19th February, 2019

Please note that failure to fully complete and sign the Application Form and to submit the requested supporting documentation (see note B at top of page 1 of Application Form) will result in your application form being returned to you and receiving no further consideration.

If the Application Form and all supporting documentation is not received on or before the closing date for receipt of applications, your application will receive no further consideration.

No documentation will be accepted after the closing date.

Roscommon County Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

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RESIDENT ARCHAEOLOGIST – N5 ROAD PROJECT – TEMPORARY POST

SPECIFIC PURPOSE 2 YEAR CONTRACT (ROSCOMMON NATIONAL ROADS REGIONAL OFFICE)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Character:

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. 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.

3. Education, Training, Experience, etc.:

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

a) be a qualified archaeologist (Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 8, recognised by the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)), or equivalent qualification in an equivalent discipline;

b) be eligible to receive an excavation licence from the Minister for Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht; or have demonstrable experience in project management of archaeological excavations;

c) have at least 5 years’ relevant post-graduate experience in archaeological fieldwork and reporting.

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RESIDENT ARCHAEOLOGIST – N5 ROAD PROJECT – TEMPORARY POST SPECIFIC PURPOSE 2 YEAR CONTRACT

ROSCOMMON NATIONAL ROADS REGIONAL OFFICE

PARTICULARS

1. Project Background:

The existing N5 National Primary route, is a single carriageway road, 134km in length that connects Westport in Co Mayo to Longford town, where it joins the N4-M4 east to Dublin. The full length of the N5 has been upgraded to a minimum standard of Type 1 Single Carriageway, with the exception of the section between Westport to Turlough, which is currently being progressed.

This planned road project consists of providing a high quality road, along a 33.4 km route corridor extending from Ballaghadereen to Scramogue in County Roscommon. It is the last rural section of the strategic N5 route that has yet to be upgraded.

Roscommon County Council intends to commence Advance Works contracts in early 2019, subject to An Bord Pleanala approval, in order to remove potential delay items to the main construction stage. These works will comprise of archaeological investigation and excavation, site investigation, site clearance, fencing, utility diversions, ecological mitigation works and the provision of access routes.

2. Additional Skills:

Given the nature of the post, the following qualifications, skills and experience are of benefit:

a. have demonstrated significant experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the last year delivering major infrastructure developments;

b. have demonstrated significant experience and competency in the dissemination of information about archaeological discoveries in the context of infrastructural development;

c. have demonstrated significant relevant experience over the past three years in directing archaeological excavations and will have held the related full excavation licences in his/her own name and completed all reporting obligations arising from same, or significant relevant experience over the past three years in the management of archaeological aspects of projects, of a nature and scale similar to the current contract.

d. proficiency in AutoCAD, familiarity with ArcGIS/MapInfo;e. proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel;f. detailed experience of fulfilling duties required by the Safety Health and Welfare at Work

(Construction) Regulations, 2013, including ensuring, on behalf of the Employer, that the duties of the Contractor are implemented across the project;

g. detailed knowledge and experience of archaeological services contract measurement and quality control;

h. familiarity and experience of ensuring compliances with project environmental commitments including habitat protection, implementation of mitigation measures and construction related environmental management;

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i. proven ability to: successfully deliver archaeological projects; manage Contractors; supervise archaeological aspects of site investigations and enabling works incl.

site clearance, fencing, construction of access, environmental mitigation measures, utility diversions;

liaise with landowners and other stakeholders and assist with any interactions that are necessary in relation to ongoing accommodation works;

address queries from members of the public and/or Elected Members; prepare and maintain regular progress updates for publication;

prepare clear and concise reports; prepare tender documents; maintain accurate records; create and develop good working relationships within and across teams; set own high standards of performance and deliver desired results; learn new tasks quickly, remember information and gather data for effective

decision making;j. experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team;k. excellent interpersonal skills; l. good verbal and written communication skills;m. ability to receive and act on feedback given;n. current Safe Pass.

3. Duties:

Carry out such duties as are appropriate to the office of Resident Archaeologist on the N5 Ballaghadereen to Scramogue Road Project – Advance Works Contracts (and on any other national road development contracts as may be assigned from time to time), in particular the following:

With regard to archaeological and architectural heritage, the Resident Archaeologist shall ensure compliance with EIAR schedule of commitments, legislation, the conditions attached to the ministerial directions, TII policy, and the Code of Practice for Archaeology agreed between the Government and TII.

He/she shall supervise the archaeological contractor(s) ensuring that they adhere to conditions of contract and the service requirements and carry out archaeological excavations and survey in accordance with the approved method statements.

The Resident Archaeologist will work closely with the Design Team and will liaise with the PSCS and other service providers to minimise delays or other risks to the project programme.

The Resident Archaeologist will work closely with the TII Project Archaeologist. Will review and ensure compliance with programmes and compliance with agreed

service requirements and that agreed milestones are met. The Resident Archaeologist will identify and communicate to the Engineer and TII Archaeologist any implications for the archaeological programme and the main works programme of any change to the contractors’ programmes.

The Resident Archaeologist will work as part of the Design Team to coordinate and manage the interaction of the archaeological services contract with other advance works/services contracts.

The Resident Archaeologist will prepare draft weekly contractor performance assessment reports.

The Resident Archaeologist will maintain comprehensive records (e.g. records of entry, resources deployed [staff, plant and equipment], maintain daily site diary, take and log record photos, minute weekly progress meetings) of the on-site services supplied by the archaeological service providers.

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The Resident Archaeologist duties will include:

a. On-site supervision, coordination, record keeping of geophysics contract, reviewing draft reports, etc.

b. On-site supervision, coordination, record keeping of Stage (i) services. Review of draft Stage (i) test excavation reports. Assist in the preparation of Stage (ii) specifications.

c. Organise and phase duties of staff to ensure adequate supervision at all times during construction works on the site.

d. Assist in the preparation of Stage (iii) specifications and review draft method statements. e. On-site supervision, coordination, record keeping of Stage (iii) services, reviewing draft

reports, etc. f. Review of draft Stage (iii) Post Excavation assessment reports. g. Assist in the preparation of Stage (iv) specifications. h. Review of draft Stage (iv) excavation reports.i. And any other duties as may be required from time to time

j. Keep a comprehensive diary constituting a detailed work history of archaeological work and significant happenings on the site.

k. Ensure that detailed reports, diaries and records (hard and soft copies), including photographic records, in relation to all aspects of progress of the works are kept and available for inspection by authorised personnel.

l. Ensure that all day work records and all variations from specification are approved and documented prior to execution.

m. Keep record of all information relating to delays, industrial disputes, adverse physical conditions and disputes with sub-contractors and landowners.

n. Attend, with other necessary site supervisory staff as required, regular site meetings and ensure that proceedings are minuted for circulation to all relevant personnel.

o. Keep other site supervisory staff informed on matters which may influence their work.

p. Assist with the administration of the various archaeological services contracts

q. Be aware at all times of the duties of contractors, sub-contractors and others under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation and in particular the provision of –

a. A safe place of work and safe access and egress to a place of work

b. A safe system of work

c. Safe plant and machinery

d. Appropriate personnel protective equipment

e. Arrangements for the welfare of employees

r. Liaise with Local Authorities, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, statutory undertakers and stakeholders as required.

s. Carry out such further instructions of the Roscommon County Council insofar as they are deemed appropriate for the satisfactory supervision of archaeological services undertaken on behalf of the Local Authority, as agent for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, by contract and by direct labour and other works of an ancillary nature in connection with the N5 Ballaghadereen to Scramogue Road

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Project specifically and with any other national road development contracts as may be assigned from time to time.

4. Particulars of Office:

a. The office of Resident Archaeologist, N5 Ballaghadereen to Scramogue Road Project, is temporary, wholetime, and pensionable in accordance with legislation.

b. Contract duration is 2 years.c. When required to do so, holders of the office shall hold a full driving licence for Class B

Vehicles and shall drive a motor car in the course of their duties and for this purpose provide and maintain a car to the satisfaction of the local authority.

5. Superannuation:

Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. They may also be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme.

Person who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contributions will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) for the purposes of schemes made under the Local Government (Superannuation) Act, 1980 (No. 8 of 1980). You are required in respect of spouses’ and childrens’ pension benefit to contribute at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of schemes under the Local Government (Superannuation) Act, 1980 (No. 8 of 1980).

New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from date of appointment. They are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution and will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children) for the purposes of schemes made under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.

6. Probation:

Where persons who are not already permanent employees of Roscommon County Council are appointed, the following provisions shall apply;

a. there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold such position on probation,

b. such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period,

c. such persons shall cease to hold such position at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory.

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7. Salary:

Salary Scale: The salary scale ranges from €61,900 – €69,397 per annum. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. A successful candidate who is deemed to be a new Entrant to the public service will commence at point 1 of the salary scale.

Salary is paid fortnightly by paypath.

A fixed allowance to cover vouched travel and subsistence costs will also be payable quarterly In arrears.

The salary shall be fully inclusive, (to be determined by reference to experience and qualification of appointee) and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform.

8. Recruitment:

The appointment will be made on the result of an interview conducted by or on behalf of Roscommon County Council. Candidates may be short-listed on the basis of relevance and extent of their previous experience as contained on their application form and these applicants only will be called for interview.

A panel may be formed on the basis of such interview. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they possess the qualifications declared for the office and that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may, within the life of the panel, be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year reckoned from the date of the formation of the panel.

The contract may be terminated at any time subject to normal legal requirements.

9. Health:

For the purpose of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the local authority. On taking up appointment the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to candidates.

11. Working Hours:

The successful candidate shall be on site as required during all working hours including night- time and weekend work. The candidate appointed will be expected to co-ordinate their annual leave with contractor’s holidays and with other Site Supervisory team members in order to ensure that adequate site supervision staff are on site at all times during the construction of works

12. Work Location:

The base for working purposes shall be the Site Offices to be set-up by the appointed Contractor for the N5 Ballaghadereen to Scramogue Road Project.

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13. Annual Leave:

Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997.

14. Residence:

Holders of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

15. Garda Vetting/Child Protection:

Successful candidates may be subject to the Garda Vetting Procedures and will be required to complete Appendix V of the County Council’s Child Protection Policy.

16. Retirement Age:

New entrants to the Public Service on or after 1st January 2013 have a compulsory retirement age of 70 years under the provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions Act 2012)

New entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 do not have a mandatory retirement age.

Any candidate who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 65 years.

17. Acceptance of Offer of Employment:

The local authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not appoint them.

18. Receipt of Application Forms:

Any claim in relation to the late receipt of application forms will not be entertained unless such claim is supported by a certificate of evidence of postage from the appropriate postal authority.

19. 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 of the staff of the County Council or person nominated by the County Council to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.

20. Roscommon County Council is an equal opportunities employer.

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