Agriculture and Food Development Authority
An Equal Opportunities Employer /
POSITION: Contract Technician - (Ref: CT/OPTI/1117)
(Externally Funded Non Grant-in-Aid)
LOCATION: Teagasc, Crops Science Dept., Oak Park, Carlow, Co. Carlow.
Instructions to Candidate
This application form should be TYPED and saved as a PDF Document. Please complete all relevant sections of this form and return the completed form no later than 12 MIDNIGHT on Monday, 8th January 2018, by email to , QUOTING THE JOB TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL.
SECTION 1 - PERSONAL DETAILS

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title: / First Name(s): / Surname: /
Address – For Correspondence Purposes
Home telephone number
Work telephone number
Mobile telephone number
Email address
Where did you FIRST hear about this position?
Type “Yes” in relevant box. / Teagasc website
Teagasc Email Alert
Clark Website
Jobs.ac.uk
ASA Ireland
Academicjobseu
Word of mouth
Other - specify
Are there any restrictions on your right to work in this country? (Do you require a work permit)
If yes, please give details:
Do you hold a driving licence: / Provisional licence: / Full Licence:
Details of any endorsement(s):
SECTION 2 - EDUCATION

2:1 SECOND LEVEL EDUCATION

School Attended
(Name and Address) / Entered / Left / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent)
Subjects Taken
Subject
(Higher Level) / Result / Subject
(Ordinary Level) / Result
How many times did you sit this examination

2:2 THIRD LEVEL EDUCATION (To be completed chronologically)

Title of Award or Qualification (Cert/Diploma/Degree/Professional Qualification or Higher) / Grade Achieved (e.g. First Class Honours etc) / University/
College Attended / Awarding Body* / Year of Award
mm/yy

* Use appropriate initials e.g. NCEA, NUI etc.

DISSERTATIONS COMPLETED AT COLLEGE RELEVANT TO THIS POST (Include Title & Brief Overview)

2:3 PLEASE DETAIL MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES (Specify Body and Level of Membership)

2:4 IT TRAINING

Title of Course / Certification Achieved / College Attended / Awarding Body* / Year of Award
mm/yy
Please tick as appropriate to indicate proficiency in the following:
Software Package / No Knowledge / Limited Familiarity / Extensive Use in Work Situation / Qualification
(if held)
Microsoft Word /   /   /  
Microsoft Excel /   /   /  
Microsoft Access /   /   /  
Microsoft PowerPoint /   /   /  
Others:
  /   /  
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SECTION 3 - EXPERIENCE

3: 1 PRESENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT

Name of Employer: / Job Title
From: mm/yy / To: mm/yy / Location:
Nature of Work/Main Responsibilities:
Title of Other Positions Held by you in the Company:

3: 2 PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS

Start with the appointments which preceded that described above and work backwards through your career. Please include previous positions with your present employer.

Period in Months / From To
mm/yy mm/yy / Company Name. Address, & description of business. / Brief Job Description and Main Responsibilities / Reason for Leaving
SECTION 4 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

4: 1 Please say why you are applying for this position and what qualities you consider you will bring to this position. Indicate how you have pursued your interest in this area of work.

4: 2 Give examples of work, and non-work situations (activities, clubs, societies, voluntary work) where you have been a member of a team. Describe in more detail a recent activity where you were particularly pleased with your achievements.

4.3  Give examples of relevant technical skills you possess which would be pertinent to the position you are applying for.

4:4 Do you have any relevant areas of particular interest which you wish to discuss at interview?

SECTION 5 - SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Before you return the form to the Recruitment section, please ensure that you have completed all sections. The onus is on candidates to establish eligibility on this application form. Details provided in the application will be used in the short-listing process.
Please do not forward any certificates or references with this form.
Misstatements or canvassing will render an applicant liable to disqualification.
The personal data supplied by you on this application form and any other information provided will be stored on a computer and/or manual filing system. The data will be processed in accordancewith the Data Protection Acts. The data will be updated as the recruitment process continues and will also be shared and stored with third parties in the CPL group and the prospective employer, Teagasc. You should be aware that Teagasc may compile statistical analysis from time to time of information provided on these forms but you will not be identified from this. By signing this form you explicitly agree to your data being stored and processed in this way.
All information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I understand that should any of the particulars furnished in this application be found to be false or inaccurate, action may be taken to withdraw any offer of employment.
Signature of Applicant: / Date:

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SECTION 6 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES SECTION

Teagasc is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

It is the policy of this organisation to actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. The necessary arrangements will be made at interview to accommodate the needs of all candidates. In addition, this form can be requested in different formats.

Questions to be completed by all applicants.
Do you have any special need that we can accommodate at interview or in the workplace. / Provide details:


Please complete this section and submit with your application, or alternatively, tear off/detach from the main form and return by separate cover to the Equality Officer, Teagasc, Oak Park. Carlow, stating the position you have applied for. This information is treated with the strictest of confidence and will not be made available to interview board members.

Contract Technician – Ref: CT/OPTI/1117 – (Externally Funded Non Grant-in-Aid)