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2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

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thecom1993 wrote: »

How strict are they with the Leaving Cert results? I'm three years in the Civil service as a CO. It says I need three higher level subjects but only have two.

They'll just discard you if you don't meet one of the minimum requirements.

Hopefully there'll be an internal one for you soon as you'll be able to go for that no problem.

I'd put myself forward for this one as well for the practice alone. You never know, if you do well enough and bring a case to the right people, they may let you in with your CO experience but it usually doesn't apply for the open competition.

Do you have even one year complete of a level 7? You actually only need to have completed the first year to be eligible.

November Golf

DEASP put up a video for Executive Officer campaign.

https://youtu.be/ULRh_QC3IN8

November Golf

gestappo wrote: »

Ok thanks. I was going to put down 2 locations so I'll have to think about this

Its no harm putting down to two counties if your willing to take ether. I am putting down two counties but I wouldn't mind getting called for either county.

gestappo

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

For CO 2020, you select two location, go through initial tests and given an OOM for both counties.

If they call you to interview for say your second choice county and agree to go to interview, you will be removed from the first choice panel.

If you dont agree to go to interview, you will be removed from the second choice panel. And that to wait for your first choice to come around

You only interview once and the result does not carry over.

I assume they will be using this new format going forward

Ok thanks. I was going to put down 2 locations so I'll have to think about this

gestappo

thecom1993 wrote: »

Try opening in Google Chrome

I've got Edge or IE - :rolleyes:

Gillouise

Green farmer wrote: »

At this stage, it's just registering your details ? No oom until you receive a link and complete next stage in a few weeks ?

A pdf and online application - So you're filling out 2 forms

Gillouise

Koop2345 wrote: »

Probably a silly question but does anyone know if a QQI level 5 course would make me eligible for this? Few months short of the 2 years service

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

I dont think so, they specifically ask for a level 7 award.

Although they permit entry with a leaving certificate (Level 5) if you have high grades so I dont know how they assess comparibility. Maybe send them an email.

Taken from application form:

Have obtained in the Established Leaving Certificate Examination a minimum of Grade D (or post
2017 Leaving Certificate O6 grade) at Ordinary Level in Mathematics and Irish or English, having obtained a minimum or Grade C (or post 2017 Leaving Certificate H4 grade) in at least FIVE
subjects at Higher level: or hold a qualification in the opinion of the Public Appointment Service, is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is of at least an equivalent or higher standard

Like Mike said it's worth it to email them

November Golf

gestappo wrote: »

Just to ensure I'm reading this right; You're automatically removed from the other area's listing once you interview for the first area?

For CO 2020, you select two location, go through initial tests and given an OOM for both counties.

If they call you to interview for say your second choice county and agree to go to interview, you will be removed from the first choice panel.

If you dont agree to go to interview, you will be removed from the second choice panel. And that to wait for your first choice to come around

You only interview once and the result does not carry over.

I assume they will be using this new format going forward

Gillouise

gestappo wrote: »

Not working for me at all :rolleyes: I'm getting a "Please Wait" message on pdf

Yeah the same happens to me, but go into your downloads and the application form should be there

thecom1993

Try opening in Google Chrome

gestappo

Gillouise wrote: »

I've been having trouble opening pdf files from publicjobs but when I open downloads they're always saved there

Not working for me at all :rolleyes: I'm getting a "Please Wait" message on pdf

November Golf

Disappointed about merge thread job, I put alot of effort into the OP.

thecom1993

How strict are they with the Leaving Cert results? I'm three years in the Civil service as a CO. It says I need three higher level subjects but only have two.

gestappo

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

- Interesting note on pg. 2

- Interesting note on pg. 4

Just to ensure I'm reading this right; You're automatically removed from the other area's listing once you interview for the first area?

chillmad

keanocar wrote: »

Can you apply to this if currently an EO and hoping for a chance to get a change of department?

Be aware that if you are currently on an EO salary, that you may go back to the start of the scale by applying again through an Open competition.
Are you eligible for mobility?

November Golf

Koop2345 wrote: »

Probably a silly question but does anyone know if a QQI level 5 course would make me eligible for this? Few months short of the 2 years service

I dont think so, they specifically ask for a level 7 award.

Although they permit entry with a leaving certificate (Level 5) if you have high grades so I dont know how they assess comparibility. Maybe send them an email.

Koop2345

Probably a silly question but does anyone know if a QQI level 5 course would make me eligible for this? Few months short of the 2 years service

November Golf

Gillouise wrote: »

I imagine part 4 is to stop what happened in the last campaigns, people holding out for offers in their first choice counties

Yes also, for CO 2020 they said changed the model, after the OOM is put together they only call to interview as vacancies arise so if they call you for your second county there is a job there for you. You have to decide before going tobinterview if you are willing to take an offer in that county.

Kamu

keanocar wrote: »

Can you apply to this if currently an EO and hoping for a chance to get a change of department?

Yes.

keanocar

gestappo wrote: »

you'd move across at your current scale

Can you apply to this if currently an EO and hoping for a chance to get a change of department?

Gillouise

gestappo wrote: »

I'm stuck in work and nothing will open, typical :rolleyes:

I've been having trouble opening pdf files from publicjobs but when I open downloads they're always saved there

Gillouise

Mike Foxtrot wrote: »

- Interesting note on pg. 2

- Interesting note on pg. 4

I imagine part 4 is to stop what happened in the last campaigns, people holding out for offers in their first choice counties

gestappo

Gillouise wrote: »

Worked fine for me!

2020 Application done, here we go again!

I'm stuck in work and nothing will open, typical :rolleyes:

Gillouise

gestappo wrote: »

I can't log into the public jobs site - anyone else have issues?

Worked fine for me!

2020 Application done, here we go again!

gestappo

cmac8 wrote: »

I am aware for the interdepartmental, that many people applied in the last panel that were already currently EOs hoping to fast track a move down the country.....does anyone knows do they move across then at current salary or go back to step 1 on the EO salary if they are successful in this approach?

you'd move across at your current scale

cmac8

I am aware for the interdepartmental, that many people applied in the last panel that were already currently EOs hoping to fast track a move down the country.....does anyone knows do they move across then at current salary or go back to step 1 on the EO salary if they are successful in this approach?

gestappo

Will the application process be similar to the 2018 process anyone know?

I understand that interviews will be by VC but with regard to the aptitude testing?

gestappo

I can't log into the public jobs site - anyone else have issues?

Chaos Black

Completely dependent on where you end up, Civil Service is a large organisation with a diverse range of roles even within the grades.

As a general rule of thumb EO is a junior supervisory position so will act as a go between the middle grades and clerical officers. Likely a lot of admin/procedural work with an element of having some clerical officers reporting to you who do similar work.

Overall I'd say a good grade to learn the civil service ropes and gain a valuable mix of experience as you are in the trenches with the troops.

enfant terrible

What would you typically be doing on a day to day basis as an EO?