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Clerical Officer 2020

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    #1622
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Loved my time as a CO in AGS. The vetting is pretty in depth and is done by a smaller dept so takes a while.

    There are some very diverse roles in AGS so it's very tough to say what you'll be doing. They generally expect a lot of COs and if you embrace it promotion is easy enough. Good time to be in AGS imo, lots of change and opportunities.


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    #1623
    beenhad
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭beenhad


    Up to 556 on Dublin panel for anyone wondering. Are they actually placing anyone in posts? Currently a TCO in DEASP. Contract finishing up shortly. Has anyone had contract extended?


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    #1624
    newbie18892
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭newbie18892


    beenhad wrote: »
    Up to 556 on Dublin panel for anyone wondering. Are they actually placing anyone in posts? Currently a TCO in DEASP. Contract finishing up shortly. Has anyone had contract extended?

    The email I got when I enquired about how interviews were progressing in Dublin said that they're only interviewing when vacancies arise so I assume they're placing people.


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    #1625
    Messi19
    Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Messi19


    Submitted all my docs to the clearance team last week and was told I'd get a link about garda e-vetting very soon. No link 9 days later


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    #1626
    L390
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭L390


    Messi19 wrote: »
    Submitted all my docs to the clearance team last week and was told I'd get a link about garda e-vetting very soon. No link 9 days later

    Email public jobs and tell them


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    #1627
    L390
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭L390


    Guffy wrote: »
    Offered AGS, will that be a min of 16 weeks before i start then with garda clearance.

    Whats involved with that, that it takes so much longer than normal?

    What's AGS like? Was really hoping for a diff dept, but tbh just happy to get the foot in.

    Oh I really wanted there do you want to.swap I'M DEASP but not happy about going ..just waiting on my location then I have to decide as I've just been offered another job which i will more than likely take


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    #1628
    Fergality
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭Fergality


    Messi19 wrote: »
    Submitted all my docs to the clearance team last week and was told I'd get a link about garda e-vetting very soon. No link 9 days later

    Mine came into my junk folder, could be worth checking there!


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    #1629
    Messi19
    Registered Users Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Messi19


    Fergality wrote: »
    Mine came into my junk folder, could be worth checking there!

    Hasn't been in spam


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    #1630
    Plasandrunt
    Registered Users Posts: 858 ✭✭✭Plasandrunt


    So I have my interview coming up. I'm currently in the first year of a 4 year part time degree and i have 2 days of lectures a month which is on a Friday and a Saturday. I have 6 months of these lectures plus xmas and summer exams so I'd probably need 8 Fridays off a year.

    I'd plan to take holidays to cover these days but would it worth saying it to anyone in the interview and will I wait and see if I get the job first?


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    #1631
    Samuel T. Cogley
    Registered Users Posts: 10,684 ✭✭✭✭Samuel T. Cogley


    Plasandrunt wrote: »
    So I have my interview coming up. I'm currently in the first year of a 4 year part time degree and i have 2 days of lectures a month which is on a Friday and a Saturday. I have 6 months of these lectures plus xmas and summer exams so I'd probably need 8 Fridays off a year.

    I'd plan to take holidays to cover these days but would it worth saying it to anyone in the interview and will I wait and see if I get the job first?

    It won't make a difference in the interview and will make no difference when you land. Your assigned department will either accommodate or they won't. I wouldn't mention it as the only possible outcome from it is a possible unconscious bias against you. By all means mention you're doing a PT degree that won't impinge on your work, especially as you'll be asked about self development.

    You'll more than likely get the exams off paid in addition to your annual leave. Happy days.


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    #1632
    furrybones
    Registered Users Posts: 865 ✭✭✭furrybones


    Plasandrunt wrote: »
    So I have my interview coming up. I'm currently in the first year of a 4 year part time degree and i have 2 days of lectures a month which is on a Friday and a Saturday. I have 6 months of these lectures plus xmas and summer exams so I'd probably need 8 Fridays off a year.

    I'd plan to take holidays to cover these days but would it worth saying it to anyone in the interview and will I wait and see if I get the job first?

    Absolutely agree with Samuel's reply above. I wouldn't mention it in the interview, but definitely mention it to your manager once you start your job. I have always found public sector bodies very accommodating and encouraging when it comes to self-development.

    "Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts"



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    #1633
    Plasandrunt
    Registered Users Posts: 858 ✭✭✭Plasandrunt


    Thanks guys, had enough hassle with my current employer trying to get it off so not looking forward trying to get it off again if I get the job.


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    #1634
    L390
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭L390


    So its now been 2 weeks since I was told I was going to DEASP and still no word from them (DEASP) re location..sent them an email but no response .....I give up ....


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    #1635
    Enquiring
    Registered Users Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭Enquiring


    I know the clerical officer pay scale starts at 24,586 (471.20) but does anyone know the actual take home pay after tax/pension contribution etc?


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    #1636
    niallmacsuain
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭niallmacsuain


    Enquiring wrote: »
    I know the clerical officer pay scale starts at 24,586 (471.20) but does anyone know the actual take home pay after tax/pension contribution etc?

    I was taking home 425ish/week as a TCO a few months ago.


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    #1637
    JenOD90
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭JenOD90


    Waterford is at OOM 14. Slow movement.


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    #1638
    Big_Baner
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Big_Baner


    JenOD90 wrote: »
    Waterford is at OOM 14. Slow movement.

    Hasn’t moved in at least a month.


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    #1639
    ciarawira
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭ciarawira


    Enquiring wrote: »
    I know the clerical officer pay scale starts at 24,586 (471.20) but does anyone know the actual take home pay after tax/pension contribution etc?

    depends on tax credits and % of contributions but would guesstimate it would be between €370-€410


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    #1640
    JenOD90
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭JenOD90


    Big_Baner wrote: »
    Hasn’t moved in at least a month.

    Oh no! Not good! I'm 19 so fingers crossed not long more to wait but I imagine it will be new year before I am called


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    #1641
    Enquiring
    Registered Users Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭Enquiring


    niallmacsuain wrote: »
    I was taking home 425ish/week as a TCO a few months ago.
    ciarawira wrote: »
    depends on tax credits and % of contributions but would guesstimate it would be between €370-€410

    Thanks! And do you know when you go up to the next level on the payscale? Is it a year after you started and passed probation?


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    #1642
    Hurdig
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Hurdig


    L390 wrote: »
    So its now been 2 weeks since I was told I was going to DEASP and still no word from them (DEASP) re location..sent them an email but no response .....I give up ....

    PM sent


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    #1643
    ciarawira
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭ciarawira


    Enquiring wrote: »
    Thanks! And do you know when you go up to the next level on the payscale? Is it a year after you started and passed probation?


    I don't know sorry 🤷*♀️


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    #1644
    TrishaK
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭TrishaK


    ciarawira wrote: »
    I don't know sorry 🀷*♀️

    The incremental scale moves each year providing you pass your performance review.

    if there are any disciplinary issues at any stage throughout your service you incremental can be withheld for that year.


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    #1645
    Authbo
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Authbo


    Anybody know what the dress code is like?


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    #1646
    November Golf
    Registered Users Posts: 973 ✭✭✭November Golf


    Authbo wrote: »
    Anybody know what the dress code is like?

    Smart casual in most offices, unless your customer facing.


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    #1647
    Mellybelly
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Mellybelly


    Mobility in cs back open on Monday.


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    #1648
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    L390 wrote: »
    So its now been 2 weeks since I was told I was going to DEASP and still no word from them (DEASP) re location..sent them an email but no response .....I give up ....

    Ill send you a PM of who to contact. They are normally fairly responsive.


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    #1649
    2016claire
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭2016claire


    Hi All, quick question for anyone has done interview for Revenue Customs Officer any tips on interview questions asked. Thank you


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    #1650
    Vologda69
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Vologda69


    2016claire wrote: »
    Hi All, quick question for anyone has done interview for Revenue Customs Officer any tips on interview questions asked. Thank you

    Questions I got:

    Working with a difficult colleague;
    How would you feel about working shifts
    Example when you provided good customer service
    Working with a team

    Know the competencies inside out


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    #1651
    katiem111
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭katiem111


    I've been offered a job in Ballina, Mayo. Just sent off the evetting form. At what stage do you find out what dept it's in? I only know Environment and dole office, no clue what other departments there could be. I'm assuming if it was AGS, the vetting procedure would be different? Any info would be welcome.


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