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Storekeeper/Plant Records Clerk - NBG of Ireland, Glasnevin

The Office of Public Works proposes to recuit a Storekeeper/Records Clerk to be based in the National Botanic Gardens. The position has been created to support the efficient management of records of plant collections, supplies and other materials at the National Botanic Gardens and Kilmacurragh Arboretum, ensuring that data is kept up to date, accurate and accessible to users.

Management of data on the collections is a vital function of the National Botanic Gardens in supporting  science, horticulture and conservation, and to help ensure the safety of visitors and staff using the Gardens. Specific tasks of the position will include assisting and supporting the horticultural and scientific staff to incorporate data into the Garden's plant collection databases of both new and existing plant collections, including information on their names, locations in the Gardens and other relevant data.

The successful candidate should possess the following attributes:

  1. Experience and knowledge of computer applications, in particular Microsoft Access.
  2. Word processing, clerical and data management skills.
  3. Knowledge, experience of botany, botanical names and horticultural

The rate of pay ranges from €464.59 gross per week on entry rising to €649.42 at the top of the scale.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a probationary period of one year. Appointment to the position will only be confirmed following satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
The appointee will be chosen by competitive interview.

Application forms are available on line or  from Industrial Personnel and should be forwarded on completion to:

Phil Sheehan
Industrial Personnel
Office of Public Works
51 St. Stephen's Green
Dublin 2

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 13h December 2007The Office of Public Works is an equal opportunities employer.


 

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