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5 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 15 NOVEMBER 2023 NEWS www.pa.org.mt PLANNING AUTHORITY The role requires a person who will be responsible to provide hardware and software support; for the effective, reliable and secure operation of the hardware, software and systems on the Authority's network. Successful candidates must be in possession of the following: Route A or Route B Route A – Qualifications and Experience Good level of education with one MQF Level 4 pass in an ICT related subject, such as computer science, information technology, communications, networking or hardware support. Experience in information technology, communications, networking or hardware support function for at least one year in the past four years. OR Route B – E xperienc e A minimum of two years experience in the information technology, communications, networking or hardware support function. S kills – applicable to Route A and B Good oral and written communication skills; aptitude towards technical problem identification and resolution; ability to write reports, generate statistics, analyse data and recommend appropriate course of action. Candidates are to present scanned copies of all qualifications with their application together with proof of local equivalence issued by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), for any qualification(s) which are not awarded by University of Malta or MCAST. Candidates who are in possession of qualification(s) in a language other than English, are to present a translated copy of their qualification(s) in English. All certificates, the proof of local equivalence, the completed Declarations by Candidate, which can be downloaded from https:// www.pa.org.mt/en/ vacancies, and the Jobsplus Employment History, which can be downloaded from https://jobsplus.gov.mt are to be presented with the application, by the closing date for submissions. Candidates who are 3rd country nationals, are to have a valid working permit by the closing date for submissions of the call, which permit is to be presented with their application. The position carries a starting annual salary and allowances of €23,757 a performance bonus and other benefits. The above post is for an indefinite period. Interested candidates are advised to submit their application, by sending an application via email on jobapplications@pa.org.mt together with a detailed curriculum vitae in pdf format by not later than Wednesday, 22nd November 2023 to: The Human Resources Manager Planning Authority Ref: Systems Supervisor (ICT Operations Support) Jobsplus Permit No. 511/2023 Further information is available on our website: www.pa.org.mt/en/ vacancies JOIN OUR TEAM SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR (ICT Operations Support) CAREER OPPORTUNITY KARL AZZOPARDI THE government has welcomed the Advocate General's opinion in European Court of Justice to an- nul the 'return of vehicle' rule in the Mobility Package. "This rule, which obliges heavy goods vehicles to return to their country of establishment every eight weeks, would have a nega- tive impact on the environment, the transport sector and the econ- omy of Malta, as an island State. The brunt of this would therefore be shouldered by the consumer," government said in a statement. Under the amended text fol- lowing the first round of negotia- tions on the EU's mobility pack- age, haulage companies would be bound to restrict their drivers' rest period, established at 45 hours every three to four consecutive weeks, at "the employer's estab- lishment or to the drivers' place of residence." Trucks would also have to re- turn to the company's headquar- ters every eight weeks, in a move designed to prevent haulage com- panies from trying to register in other EU countries to take advan- tage of lower taxes. For Maltese companies, this means extra ferry trips to Malta. Government said the annulment of this provision would result in significantly lower costs for the transport companies and there- fore lower costs for consumers. "This would be a timely devel- opment given the current inter- national scenario. Malta argued before the CJEU that the 'return of vehicle' rule infringed Article 91(2) of the Treaty of the Func- tioning of the European Union (TFEU), which requires the EU to take into account the environ- mental protection requirements and the specific characteristics of transport in each Member State when adopting measures con- cerning transport. Malta also in- voked Article 11 and Article 37 of the TFEU, which relate to the integration of environmental pro- tection into the implementation of Union policies and activities, and the promotion of a high level of environmental protection," the statement read. The government said the Advo- cate General agreed with Malta that the 'return of vehicle' rule had not been sufficiently justified by the European Parliament and the Council, and that it had not taken into account the environmental impact of the increased emissions and fuel consumption resulting from the obligation to return ve- hicles every eight weeks. "The Advocate General also ac- knowledged that the rule would seriously affect the standard of liv- ing and employment in Malta, as well as the operation of transport facilities, due to the geographical constraints and the existing mar- itime transport infrastructure," it said. "The Government of Malta welcomes this important Opin- ion and now looks forward to the Court's Judgement, which is ex- pected in the course of next year. The Government reiterates its commitment to defend the inter- ests of the Maltese transport sec- tor and the environment, and to ensure a fair and balanced mobili- ty framework within the EU." Government welcomes ECJ AG's opinion on return of vehicle rule in EU Mobility Package Malta wants to be excluded from a controversial clause in the EU's mobility package that would mean a hike in cost for Maltese haulage companies