We are seeking 2 Product Safety Analysts to join our newly established Product Safety Unit within the Market Framework Division.
Product Safety Analyst
Product Safety
Dublin
* All new entrants will join the organisation at the bottom of the pay scale. Pay increases will be awarded annually subject to satisfactory performance and to the terms of any government agreements.
Market Framework is the division within ComReg which is responsible for Market Surveillance in respect of the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Radio Equipment (RE) Regulations.
ComReg is establishing a new unit within its Market Framework Division dedicated to product safety. This Product Safety Unit will be a market surveillance, product compliance and enforcement unit and will have the technical expertise and capability to:
monitor and control the entry of relevant products into the State through engagement with relevant economic operators (including manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers) and relevant State authorities (for example Revenue (Customs)).
carry out, product evaluations and risk assessments
engage, as appropriate, with the relevant economic operators to bring about timely and effective compliance, such as requiring corrective action, product withdrawal or product recall.
The EMC and RE Regulations are particularly relevant to the role we are seeking to fill. As the unit is being newly formed, the successful candidate will be part of an exciting journey as the unit carries out its functions.
The Role
Reporting to the Product Safety Manager, the Product Safety Analyst will be responsible for the following areas and tasks:
Investigating and managing multiple product compliance cases. Following up, as appropriate, with economic operators to ensure that any actual or potential breaches are identified and appropriately addressed, including enforcement action.
Developing and maintaining the Product Safety Webpage which must be a dynamic information portal. This webpage will enable end-users to access relevant information particularly in the event of a high risk/high impact event where a product recall or withdrawal is necessary.
Conducting Authorised Officer market surveillance activities on products being imported and or sold in the State to assess compliance with the RED and EMC Regulations.
Controlling the entry of relevant products into the State through engagement with the relevant State authorities i.e., Revenue Customs, An Post etc.
Developing and maintaining productive relationships with relevant stakeholders (such as other national and international Market Surveillance Authorities, EU Commission).
Developing and implementing risk-based processes and procedures to ensure an effective and consistent approach to market surveillance and compliance activities.
Carrying out, or engaging external consultants to carry out, evaluations of Radio and electrical/electronic products against relevant standards, covering the requirements laid down in the RED and EMC Regulations.
Manage EC notification systems such as ICSMS and RAPEX to coordinate the exchange of information between administrations with the EU market on non-compliance.
Representing ComReg at national and international for a (e.g., relevant EU meetings) and contributing to EU wide market surveillance campaigns.
This role will require some national and international travel and the post holder should be willing to be flexible with regard to working hours.
