Technical agricultural officer

speckled_park

Theyank1 wrote: »

Anyone else get placed on a panel?

I got placed this week, disappointed with my result, I was 10 after the supervised test but 14 now after the interview. Doubt they would reach that low.

Youd be surprised. A bunch of my friends got called back for tests 1 year after the first round of applicants back in the 2016 tao recruitment after originally placing very low on oom. i guess because they couldnt fill the places. They waited 6 months for an offer. So you might get somewhere youll just have to wait longer, maybe a year? Hard to know.

I rang pas on friday. Im no.5 in a county, they told me 2 positions have been filled so now im third in line but dunno when or if ill be offered work. My guess is ill probably get an offer sometime next year so ill park any notion of getting a job offer anytime soon.

Winter2018

That's not a bad position... I am hopeful they will place lots ... what County is that for ?   I spoke to a TO at the Ploughing and he was in the 40's for Wexford in the last competition and he is now working for the Dept so there is hope that a good few will be placed.
I have a position in the top 5 for Offaly but not heard a peep yet !!!   Galway was my 2nd County but not heard about my position on that yet.
Its a nightmare waiting... wish there was different process that you at least they advised you would be placed in either six/twelve months etc...
Good luck to everyone waiting !

speckled_park

Winter2018 wrote: »

That's not a bad position... I am hopeful they will place lots ... what County is that for ?   I spoke to a TO at the Ploughing and he was in the 40's for Wexford in the last competition and he is now working for the Dept so there is hope that a good few will be placed.
I have a position in the top 5 for Offaly but not heard a peep yet !!!   Galway was my 2nd County but not heard about my position on that yet.
Its a nightmare waiting... wish there was different process that you at least they advised you would be placed in either six/twelve months etc...
Good luck to everyone waiting !

You must be from offaly, sorry for your troubles 😅 I'm no 5 in Carlow and no word on laois placement. Aye waiting is a pain, not the worst life problem thou so may just wait it out. Gluk!

Theyank1

Winter2018 wrote: »

That's not a bad position... I am hopeful they will place lots ... what County is that for ?   I spoke to a TO at the Ploughing and he was in the 40's for Wexford in the last competition and he is now working for the Dept so there is hope that a good few will be placed.
I have a position in the top 5 for Offaly but not heard a peep yet !!!   Galway was my 2nd County but not heard about my position on that yet.
Its a nightmare waiting... wish there was different process that you at least they advised you would be placed in either six/twelve months etc...
Good luck to everyone waiting !

It's for Donegal. I heard on the ground that there will between 3-5 vacancies in Donegal. That gives me hope that they will go down that far on the panel. Yeah it's horrible waiting but hope it worth it. Good luck 2!

gav86

I interviewed a few weeks back for a Monaghan position. Apart from the points made above I was also asked my opinion on Brexit and what did I think of the Dept plans to eradicate TB by 2020. Just for anyone with an interview coming up. This was from the Dept guy in the room, the PAS woman stuck to the script with the competencies.

Theyank1

gav86 wrote: »

I interviewed a few weeks back for a Monaghan position. Apart from the points made above I was also asked my opinion on Brexit and what did I think of the Dept plans to eradicate TB by 2020. Just for anyone with an interview coming up. This was from the Dept guy in the room, the PAS woman stuck to the script with the competencies.

I got asked the same questions myself, the TB 1 was unexpected but I was well prepared for a brexit question.

Theyank1

Did anyone get offers yet or hear any word, it's been months since I last heard from dept. Wondering will the dept hire more people with brexit going so badly.

helenmaria1970

Give them a ring and find out.

lewisdale

Good few positions filled at this stage I m hearing.Not sure what way Brexit will effect things don't think anyone knows really

speckled_park

Dont think brexit would have a big impact on tao jobs. Ive heard nothing either since the interview.

Could be a few vacancies in the coming months as there was a competition for dept inspectors recently so some of the current tao's might get promotions.

lewisdale

The change of retirement age might change things as people may stay working now till 70

gingernut79

Has anyone had any interviews / offers / updates lately?

helenmaria1970

No, but aren't they advertising again..Farmer's journal recently..?

Winter2018

Still waiting know my position on one County panel but have heard nothing further - like you wondering if anyone has had an offer of an actual job yet ! Last time I checked they hadn't done all the interviews for Galway yet so don't know where I will be on that list - nearly retiring before they notify me no doubt !!!

Might give them another chase and if I have any news will post.

Cheers

gingernut79

Winter2018 wrote: »

Still waiting know my position on one County panel but have heard nothing further - like you wondering if anyone has had an offer of an actual job yet ! Last time I checked they hadn't done all the interviews for Galway yet so don't know where I will be on that list - nearly retiring before they notify me no doubt !!!

Might give them another chase and if I have any news will post.

Cheers

I got an update on my position on the panel following the interview today, wasn't expecting it so soon, or even on a Saturday.

Farmergreen19

gingernut79 wrote: »

I got an update on my position on the panel following the interview today, wasn't expecting it so soon, or even on a Saturday.

I was the same, I take it the result was for Roscommon, I'm a good bit down the list what place did you get? Do you know if there are many vacancies in Roscommon

gingernut79

Farmergreen19 wrote: »

I was the same, I take it the result was for Roscommon, I'm a good bit down the list what place did you get? Do you know if there are many vacancies in Roscommon

I'm at the high end for Roscommon but I've heard nothing about vacancies.

claas640

Hello everyone,

Just wondering has anyone any more info on counties offaly and roscommon please? I just missed out for interview on both counties, any info greatly appreciated, Thank you.

John 123

Just wondering how many jobs available roscommon / leitrim area ? Has ne one been placed yet I’m a good bit diwn the list thanks

gingernut79

John 123 wrote: »

Just wondering how many jobs available roscommon / leitrim area ? Has ne one been placed yet I’m a good bit diwn the list thanks

Not that I've heard of for Roscommon anyway.

Theyank1

gingernut79 wrote: »

I got an update on my position on the panel following the interview today, wasn't expecting it so soon, or even on a Saturday.

So what was your update? How did u score after interview?
Iv been talking to a few people and haven't actually heard of any1 getting a position, it's awful slow now!

Winter2018

Hi,

Had an email today asking for my Exam Certificates... is this a hopeful sign that they are actually going to be offering I wonder !!!!!!!!!!!

helenmaria1970

I guess so. Good luck !

gav86

Winter2018 wrote: »

Hi,

Had an email today asking for my Exam Certificates... is this a hopeful sign that they are actually going to be offering I wonder !!!!!!!!!!!

Did we not bring our exam certificates to the assessments?
It was that long ago I cant remember..

helenmaria1970

Some forget, i did, and was asked to send them on.

Winter2018

Hi,

Just thought I would give an update ... have had a phone call saying they are going to be offering and now received an email for garda vetting, medical, audiology etc... we have waited so long and they need everything back with 7 days !! Formal offer won't be given until all paperwork back but at least its moving along.

So be hopeful all ... its starting to happen.

Cheers and Good Luck.

helenmaria1970

Thanks for posting that. Best of luck to you !

gingernut79

Winter2018 wrote: »

Hi,

Just thought I would give an update ... have had a phone call saying they are going to be offering and now received an email for garda vetting, medical, audiology etc... we have waited so long and they need everything back with 7 days !! Formal offer won't be given until all paperwork back but at least its moving along.

So be hopeful all ... its starting to happen.

Cheers and Good Luck.

Same boat here, just ploughing through it all.

Farmergreen19

gingernut79 wrote: »

Same boat here, just ploughing through it all.

Fair play!! What number on the panel were ye?

Winter2018

Hi

Sorry only just saw post... number 4 on panel.

gingernut79

Can anyone who's been posted give any feedback on what they think of the job so far?

Winter2018

Not starting till middle of May but will certainly let you know after I have done a week or so !!

gingernut79

Winter2018 wrote: »

Not starting till middle of May but will certainly let you know after I have done a week or so !!

Hey, congrats on the posting! Mulling it over here what to do.

Theyank1

Just got an update on my position on my 2nd choice for placement 8 months after I did the interview. Was a good result iv moved into single figures and I now have a higher placement than my 1st choice.

Has anyone started the job yet and how do they find it?

John 123

Farmergreen19 wrote: »

Fair play!! What number on the panel were ye?

Has ne one started yet with dept or moved up the panel thanks

lewisdale

Ya i started in meat plants.Loving it so far,work is grand way better than office job ,not dealing with any angry farmers& problems!

saolnua

hi

Ive been called for interview in July, did the exam last summer in 2018. whats the current salary scale? is there anything extra for having a level 8 degree?
thanks

gingernut79

saolnua wrote: »

hi

Ive been called for interview in July, did the exam last summer in 2018. whats the current salary scale? is there anything extra for having a level 8 degree?
thanks

No, everyone starts at the bottom increment

saolnua

Thanks , what’s the starting salary, I can’t find it online, and is it possible to work up to assistant inspector?

gingernut79

If you have level 8 agriculture degree. Otherwise you work up on the technical side. ( I know, I tried)

John 123

Can I enquire does your payscale depend on type of degree you have thanks

Farmergreen19

**A quick question for anyone that has started*
Where are ye positioned (office,meat factory) and what sort of duties are ye carrying out?

saolnua

How long after interview did they contact you with offer?
What did you need to provide within the 7 days please? Did you have to go for medical, hearing tests or what?
Thanks

Winter2018

Hi,

I accepted a post in the factory although it wasn’t what I was after but if I declined offer I was off panel so thought I would give it a try first. I have to say the role is not what I thought and I have surprised myself in that I am enjoying it. The role isn’t stressful and no hassle so am glad I took the chance, Not sure I will want to stay here forever but happy to do my two years before being able to transfer area to be closer to home.

With regard to question over offer. I waited a few months after interview (no 4 on list for county) for offer but when offer came through they wanted all paperwork through fairly promptly. Completed Garda questionnaire and had to arrange hearing test and appointment with Doctor but everything went through quickly then.

Hope that helps ye and don’t be afraid if it’s the meat factory you get offered it’s not as bad as you expect !!

Fred1983

Anybody get an email today about job vacancies

Theyank1

Yes asking if we are still interested?

Fred1983

Wonder what's it all about, wondering why they contacted us when it wasn't our preference county's

Massey3079

Did any positions come up in Monaghan or Louth because I am ranked 8th in Louth

gav86

Massey3079 wrote: »

Did any positions come up in Monaghan or Louth because I am ranked 8th in Louth

No positions in either as far as I know, both are my preferred counties! Got offered to apply for the Waterford/Kildare jobs - enquired for more info and no one got back to me.

Massey3079

Yeah I did the same and like yourself I haven't heard anything back. A friend of mine was offered a job on Cavan