Revenue Services Officer Positions in Cork, Limerick and Ennis.

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https://revenue.ie/en/corporate/information-about-revenue/careers/career-opportunities.aspx

SO positions available in Revenue in Cork, Limerick and Ennis.

Information Booklet and Application Form are available on link above.

Starting salary €442.99 weekly (GROSS).

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 21 October 2020 at 1pm.

weadick

Anyone apply for this?

Justaburner

weadick wrote: »

Anyone apply for this?

Im sitting here looking at it and really not knowing if I want to apply or not.

Like, Im in for Co & EO roles and currently unemployed but for some reason theres an alarm bell ringing in the back of my head.....

weadick

Is anyone else doing the aptitude tests for this?

Waggamamma

Any update on this campaign?

weadick

Waggamamma wrote: »

Any update on this campaign?

Just a link to aptitude tests

elanicap1

Any idea what a grid challenge Test is?

elanicap1

I will be doing the aptitude test for this, but have never done a grid challenge aptitude test before.

JKerova1

elanicap1 wrote: »

I will be doing the aptitude test for this, but have never done a grid challenge aptitude test before.

I was just going to ask the same thing. Tried doing an internet search on it and nothing much came up...

Banana Republic 1

JKerova1 wrote: »

I was just going to ask the same thing. Tried doing an internet search on it and nothing much came up...

Have just completed this test and I am annoyed I can tell you. The verbal reasoning section was the only part of this test that was relevant to this job. I can only assume the rest was for the army ranger competition.

elanicap1

JKerova1 wrote: »

I was just going to ask the same thing. Tried doing an internet search on it and nothing much came up...

I'm the same, can't seem to find exactly what it is, 12 minutes to complete, I don't want to start it if I don't have a clue what I'm doing.

Banana Republic 1

elanicap1 wrote: »

I'm the same, can't seem to find exactly what it is, 12 minutes to complete, I don't want to start it if I don't have a clue what I'm doing.

There are tutorials for each section first

Waggamamma

Where have everyone applied for? I wonder are there many positions. Good luck all.

weadick

I just did it there, what a complete joke. How the grid challenge will have any relevance to the job is beyond me.

Banana Republic 1

weadick wrote: »

I just did it there, what a complete joke. How the grid challenge will have any relevance to the job is beyond me.

I posted what I wrote in the rating/opinion bit at the end where they ask you for a comment, for what its worth.

The verbal reasoning section was the only part of this test that was relevant to this job. I can only assume the rest was for the army ranger competition.

elanicap1

I completed the aptitude test, I can't see how it is relevant to the role, so annoying.

Banana Republic 1

elanicap1 wrote: »

I completed the aptitude test, I can't see how it is relevant to the role, so annoying.

Think of how many verbal ones you could have answered in that time.

Waggamamma

Any one know when next stage begins?

November Golf

Waggamamma wrote: »

Any one know when next stage begins?

Revenue are normally quite quick to turnaround assessment results, about 7-10 days after the test deadline. Those that are unsuccessful are usual informed first with a day or two to allow for reviews or appeals.

If I remember correctly, they also tend to call some candidates to interview in the same email as the results.

Hope this helps.

Waggamamma

That helps greatly! Thank you very much. Need a little something to be hopeful for.

Good luck

JKerova1

Waggamamma wrote: »

That helps greatly! Thank you very much. Need a little something to be hopeful for.

Good luck

I know the feeling, it's hard to stay positive at times.

Waggamamma

JKerova1 wrote: »

I know the feeling, it's hard to stay positive at times.

It's been a challenging time alright but we have made it this far! 😉
I'm a little restless and would like a career so probably pinned too much on this campaign but if nothing else, it's been a nice distraction.
This thread is a little quiet though.

Best wishes to you.

November Golf

Waggamamma wrote: »

It's been a challenging time alright but we have made it this far! ��
I'm a little restless and would like a career so probably pinned too much on this campaign but if nothing else, it's been a nice distraction.
This thread is a little quiet though.

Best wishes to you.

The role of a service officer isn't a bad job to have but if by career you mean your aiming for promotion opportunities down the line, you will probably need to move to the Clerical Officer grade at some point.

A service officers can apply for promotion to the Executive Officer grade after two years but unless you have administrative work experience elsewhere, it can be difficult to bridge the gap.

Banana Republic 1

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

The role of a service officer isn't a bad job to have but if by career you mean your aiming for promotion opportunities down the line, you will probably need to move to the Clerical Officer grade at some point.

A service officers can apply for promotion to the Executive Officer grade after two years but unless you have administrative work experience elsewhere, it can be difficult to bridge the gap.

Could the PAYE phone lines be avoided going that route.

Waggamamma

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

The role of a service officer isn't a bad job to have but if by career you mean your aiming for promotion opportunities down the line, you will probably need to move to the Clerical Officer grade at some point.

A service officers can apply for promotion to the Executive Officer grade after two years but unless you have administrative work experience elsewhere, it can be difficult to bridge the gap.

You are a fountain of knowledge Mike, thank you I appreciate it.

I would be bringing a modest amount of prior admin experience with me. Even in my current job in child care I seem to end up with the administration and any IT related work. I really enjoy it.

Thanks again, very interesting.

November Golf

Banana Republic 1 wrote: »

Could the PAYE phone lines be avoided going that route.

Do you mean going from Service Officer direct to EO?

Well you could be managing staff on the helplines but you wouldn't be on the phone as much. I think the only way to avoid the helplines although would be through a specialist panel like the EO Competition in Tax Audit and Compliance.

November Golf

Waggamamma wrote: »

You are a fountain of knowledge Mike, thank you I appreciate it.

I would be bringing a modest amount of prior admin experience with me. Even in my current job in child care I seem to end up with the administration and any IT related work. I really enjoy it.

Thanks again, very interesting.

Your not to bad so, the service officer roles are broad and can vary but generally you won't get as much administrative work as you would in the Clerical Officer grade.

JKerova1

Got an email there telling me I didn't get through to the next stage. Fairly disappointed as I have actually worked in Revenue before. Still can't believe those tests were so hard.

weadick

Really disappointed too. I suppose the money isn't great anyway.

Banana Republic 1

JKerova1 wrote: »

Got an email there telling me I didn't get through to the next stage. Fairly disappointed as I have actually worked in Revenue before. Still can't believe those tests were so hard.

Got same email and I’m disappointing yes but if I would have to engage in gun fights as the aptitude test would have you believe then I can live with it

I too have worked in revenue twice and the second time my reports went to the EU commission, but sure that’s just in reality.

Waggamamma

Ah I didn't make it either.
Thanks all. It was interesting.

LuasSimon

weadick wrote: »

Really disappointed too. I suppose the money isn't great anyway.

442.99 euro a week ?
Is that for a 35 hour week ? That would be 12.65 an hour . You wouldn’t want to be driving very far or paying for parking ?

Banana Republic 1

LuasSimon wrote: »

442.99 euro a week ?
Is that for a 35 hour week ? That would be 12.65 an hour . You wouldn’t want to be driving very far or paying for parking ?

After 12 months you get incriminates every year as do all public service.

HLK316

JKerova1 wrote: »

Got an email there telling me I didn't get through to the next stage. Fairly disappointed as I have actually worked in Revenue before. Still can't believe those tests were so hard.

I got an email saying that I passed the tests but I'm not in the initial group of successful applicants? But I might be called for an interview later? Not sure if thats good or bad

November Golf

LuasSimon wrote: »

442.99 euro a week ?
Is that for a 35 hour week ? That would be 12.65 an hour . You wouldn’t want to be driving very far or paying for parking ?

Its a 37 hour week (net)

Banana Republic 1

HLK316 wrote: »

I got an email saying that I passed the tests but I'm not in the initial group of successful applicants? But I might be called for an interview later? Not sure if thats good or bad

Better than go way ya sap, which is what I got

scummiemummie

Has anyone here worked as an SO. The job description is so broad, I'd like to know what I might end up doing. I got email today saying I've passed the assessments

wench

scummiemummie wrote: »

Has anyone here worked as an SO. The job description is so broad, I'd like to know what I might end up doing. I got email today saying I've passed the assessments

It can often be a bit of whatever is needed, but core duties would usually be:
Staffing the reception & dealing with visitors.
Looking after building security, including being a keyholder. This can mean you have very little flexibility with your hours as you have to open up/lock up.
Looking after the post - internal, external, couriered etc
Setting up meeting rooms, and general furniture moving.

scummiemummie

wench wrote: »

It can often be a bit of whatever is needed, but core duties would usually be:
Staffing the reception & dealing with visitors.
Looking after building security, including being a keyholder. This can mean you have very little flexibility with your hours as you have to open up/lock up.
Looking after the post - internal, external, couriered etc
Setting up meeting rooms, and general furniture moving.

Thank you. So is there very little by way of administrative work involved?

wench

scummiemummie wrote: »

Thank you. So is there very little by way of administrative work involved?

Yes, the admin work would usually fall to COs and EOs

November Golf

scummiemummie wrote: »

Thank you. So is there very little by way of administrative work involved?

There may be some in so far as ordering stationary, supplies or maintaining certain records but strictly speaking its not an administrative role/grade.

scummiemummie

wench wrote: »

Yes, the admin work would usually fall to COs and EOs[/quote

Thank you. That helps a lot.]

scummiemummie

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

There may be some in so far as ordering stationary, supplies or maintaining certain records but strictly speaking its not an administrative role/grade.

Thank you. That helps. I'm really looking for clerical work.

November Golf

scummiemummie wrote: »

Thank you. That helps. I'm really looking for clerical work.

Unfortunately this goes back to my post to another user yesterday, unless you have prior administrative experience, at some point you would need to move to a Clerical Officer role to gain the experience needed to advance within the civil service.

Were you called to the interview stage?

scummiemummie

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

Unfortunately this goes back to my post to another user yesterday, unless you have prior administrative experience, at some point you would need to move to a Clerical Officer role to gain the experience needed to advance within the civil service.

Were you called to the interview stage?

I was yes. I've been applying for loads of jobs and tbh I didn't realise this wasn't a clerical role. So I'm feeling a bit stupid!!!

JKerova1

scummiemummie wrote: »

I was yes. I've been applying for loads of jobs and tbh I didn't realise this wasn't a clerical role. So I'm feeling a bit stupid!!!

This is so frustrating, I put so much effort into those aptitude tests and would really like this job, have experience in similar roles but was eliminated by a stupid aptitude test.

scummiemummie

JKerova1 wrote: »

This is so frustrating, I put so much effort into those aptitude tests and would really like this job, have experience in similar roles but was eliminated by a stupid aptitude test.

I honestly can't see the connection between that aptitude test and the position involved. It's ridiculous to be honest.

November Golf

scummiemummie wrote: »

I was yes. I've been applying for loads of jobs and tbh I didn't realise this wasn't a clerical role. So I'm feeling a bit stupid!!!

I think most people would assume its administrative and its not clearly stated otherwise so I wouldn't be feeling stupid.

It depends on your personal circumstances and qualifications, I know one of the negative side of the service officer role is that they aren't automatically entitled to flexi-time and so your hours may be fixed. If thats not an issue for you and your not currently working, its wouldn't be a bad job for the moment.

The next permanent Clerical Officer campaign for the Civil Service is due in early to mid 2021.

scummiemummie

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

I think most people would assume its administrative and its not clearly stated otherwise so I wouldn't be feeling stupid.

It depends on your personal circumstances and qualifications, I know one of the negative side of the service officer role is that they aren't automatically entitled to flexi-time and so your hours may be fixed. If thats not an issue for you and your not currently working, its wouldn't be a bad job for the moment.

The next permanent Clerical Officer campaign for the Civil Service is due in early to mid 2021.

Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback.

HLK316

Banana Republic 1 wrote: »

Better than go way ya sap, which is what I got

What did your email say?

Banana Republic 1

JKerova1 wrote: »

This is so frustrating, I put so much effort into those aptitude tests and would really like this job, have experience in similar roles but was eliminated by a stupid aptitude test.

It’s a faux test all they want to do is cull the numbers.