Clerical Officer 2020

Penny_pocket wrote: »

I have a licence but I’m insure about it as I’m thinking it might involve shift work

I'd say it would alright

Rikand wrote: »

Heard it was at 15 about 3 months ago too ?

The last update I got, and it was a couple of months ago, there was 1 placed in Offaly and 15 in Westmeath so I won't be holding my breath for a placement in the lifetime of this panel :rolleyes:

Dublin501 wrote: »

I am early 1000's and got the email for expression of interest for revenue commissioners. I would love it if I had a licence. Soo much more interesting than a desk job!

What does it involve that a licence is a requirement ? Travel or mobility of some description obviously but what exactly ? Accompanying Gardai at checkpoints ??

Dublin501 wrote: »

??? Good question

I would imagine for working at ports? Anyone know

As a matter of interest, if I were to be offered a position, at what point should I be handing in my notice to my current employer? After garda vetting and reference checks? Would, for example 2 months notice once Garda Vetting and reference checks are done be acceptable to the Civil Service or would they try and nail down a start date once job offer has been accepted?

Also, when would they issue a contract? Would this be after garda vetting is completed too?

mayo londoner wrote: »

As a matter of interest, if I were to be offered a position, at what point should I be handing in my notice to my current employer? After garda vetting and reference checks? Would, for example 2 months notice once Garda Vetting and reference checks are done be acceptable to the Civil Service or would they try and nail down a start date once job offer has been accepted?

Also, when would they issue a contract? Would this be after garda vetting is completed too?

Do you have to give your employer 2 months notice? That seems like alot.

If thats what you require I would think they would faciliate it but the usual would two to four weeks notice of start date.

Penny_pocket wrote: »

Any here get the expression of interest for Revenue/customs in Dublin? I’m late 800’s and got it today. Wasn’t expecting to hear anything for a while yet

A friend got this also.
The problem is that if they offer you the position and you decline you're off the panel.
Do you know what the salary scale is on this? Or where could I find it.
It's hard to apply not knowing what you'll actually be doing or where you'll be located.

"Should you express an interest in the above position and/or attend for interview, you will no longer be considered for other vacancies that may arise throughout the course of the Clerical Officer 2020 competition and will only be considered for a CO Customs Officer role. However, should you be successful and your place on the panel not reached, your interview result will be carried over and your place reinstated on the Stage 1 Clerical Officer 2020 panel."

Is it a short term contract also?
"What happens if the Brexit transition is extended?
You will remain employed by Revenue for the duration of your contract."
So are they saying that when Brexit negotiations are over, your contract ends?

Thanks for any help or answers to above.

Edit to say just found salary scale

ellejay wrote: »

A friend got this also.
The problem is that if they offer you the position and you decline you're off the panel.
Do you know what the salary scale is on this? Or where could I find it.
It's hard to apply not knowing what you'll actually be doing or where you'll be located.

"Should you express an interest in the above position and/or attend for interview, you will no longer be considered for other vacancies that may arise throughout the course of the Clerical Officer 2020 competition and will only be considered for a CO Customs Officer role. However, should you be successful and your place on the panel not reached, your interview result will be carried over and your place reinstated on the Stage 1 Clerical Officer 2020 panel."

Is it a short term contract also?
"What happens if the Brexit transition is extended?
You will remain employed by Revenue for the duration of your contract."
So are they saying that when Brexit negotiations are over, your contract ends?

Thanks for any help or answers to above.

Edit to say just found salary scale

No this isn’t a short term contract in that the panel is for permanent positions so you could be appointed in the positions (that they are advertising now) but if it is to do with Brexit and it finishes up you get moved to within the revenue not let go.

job seeker wrote: »

Ah damn! I'm kicking myself that I didn't select Dublin as one of my choices. I would have jumped at this. This is an ideal opportunity to fast track yourself into the public sector than waiting ages for a desk position. Plus, I assume that you'd get extra money with it being shift work!? Do you think that there would be any of these positions or similar in the 2021 CO competition?

Why dont you email PAS and see if they can put you forward for it

L390 wrote: »

Why dont you email PAS and see if they can put you forward for it

That's actually a great idea. I didn't even consider that! I will have a look for an email address and go from there! Thanks!

Icbaby wrote: »

They come up Frequently. I missed out by 2 places in 2016 (closed at 23 and I was 25 I think) and in 2018 panel i expressed interest in revenue when the email went out and went in that way so that I didn’t miss out again. Mine wasn’t on the road or shift work it was a desk job but I enjoy it

Ah very good! Fair play! I am just so desperate to get into the civil service I'd do anything!

Anyone know how Wexford and Waterford are progressing.

job seeker wrote: »

So is it just dublin port or where there other ports? Why would you need a cat B licence? I am a bit lost there.. Thanks.

No idea about the licence I will find out ..as far as I remember it was mostly dublin port . Again I will find out more for you ....

Does anyone know what the starting salary is... does it differ from dept / role etc

job seeker wrote: »

That's actually a great idea. I didn't even consider that! I will have a look for an email address and go from there! Thanks!

Ok, so I emailed and it is not possible to be transferred to another region after applications have close. Which is totally understandable. Plus there will be always next year sure!
I am also a firm believer in 'what's for you, won't pass you!'. So it's just not meant to be.