JOB ALERT! Chance to apply to become an assistant chief fire officer open in Carlow
The deadline to apply for the role posted by Carlow County Council is closing very soon
A new job opportunity has opened in Carlow with the deadline to apply closing very soon.
The job is a temporary assistant chief fire officer with a six-month contract, or until April 15th, 2027.
The closing date to apply is 12 noon on Monday 2nd November 2026.
Before applying, you must hold a full unendorsed 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.
If you are required to travel as part of your official duties, Carlow County Council as your employer must be indemnified on your insurance policy.
Carlow County Council is seeking candidates that demonstrate strong administrative, technical and communication skills. They must also be self-motivated and committed to delivering quality public services for the role of Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
The post is temporary, wholetime and pensionable.
The holder of the post will be required to serve in the County Carlow Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Green Lane, Carlow, or wherever assigned by the local authority.
The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority, or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee.
The Assistant Chief Fire Officer will be an employee of the Local Authority and subject to the terms and conditions of the Local Authority including re-assignment within the Authority.
The post entails a wide range of duties which require maximum flexibility and will be based on a 35-hour week, involving evening and weekend attendance, where necessary.
For more information on the role, you can click the link here.