Technical Policy Adviser Grade II - Water

Vacancy ID

2636

Department/Authority

Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage 

Department/Authority Website

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/

Working pattern

Full-Time 

Advertising Date

13/03/2026
 

County

Cork, Dublin, Wexford 

Location

Cork, Dublin, Wexford

Closing Date for Application

01/04/2026, 15:00
 

Contract

Permanent 

Type of role

Civil Service

Job summary

The Water Advisory Unit, part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) Water Division, consists of a multidisciplinary team of technical advisers (scientists and engineers) and policy staff, who together provide professional advice to the Department and lead on technical and scientific aspects of water resource management and water policy.

The Department is currently seeking Technical Policy Advisers Grade II - Water in the Water Advisory Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and ambitious individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.

Main Duties of the Job

The Technical Policy Adviser Grade II - Water will work in the area of water quality, primarily on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and associated directives such as Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and the Drinking Water Directive.  The Technical Policy Adviser Grade II will report to a Water Adviser (Grade I) in the Water Advisory Unit.

For full details of the role, please see the candidate information booklet.

Information about the organisation

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s (DHLGH) mission is to support sustainable development and vibrant communities through strategic planning, the sustainable and efficient delivery of well-planned homes, the sustainable management of our water resources, the nurturing of Ireland’s heritage, and effective local government.