Clerical Officer 2020

Dreck · 29-06-2021 2:31pm

Did anyone recently get results for the library assistant panel for louth coco? I know that isn’t necessarily clerical officer role but they’re on a similar salary grade I think so chancing my arm asking here.

They said during the interview they would be recruiting 5 people from the panel and hope to start them immediately. Just wondering if anyone’s heard anything since getting their panel results?

Elzbellz · 29-06-2021 3:43pm

Hi all, at CO interview is the competency 'drive and commitment to public service values' assessed throughout the interview or is it asked as a specific question? Thanks.

Calmcookie84 · 29-06-2021 4:00pm

Moomooland wrote: »

Up to 242 Cork and 138 Limerick.

Is that up 242 in Cork have been called for interview?

Moomooland · 29-06-2021 5:03pm

Calmcookie84 wrote: »

Is that up 242 in Cork have been called for interview?

Yes

tritriagain · 30-06-2021 7:46am

Started as CO last November and am thinking of doing a springboard course. My preference would be computers/coding but don't know if that would be beneficial to progression. Any one any idea on courses which would be considered worthwhile in promotion terms

Pixieblue · 30-06-2021 12:53pm

Hi, I've just been asked if I want to go ahead with clearance for Limerick. Does anyone have any idea of how long it takes from clearance and vetting to starting a position. I am wondering if I need to give notice to my current employer as I have to work 1 months notice. Thanks.

B61 · 30-06-2021 7:02pm

Hi, just wondering how long people are waiting for interview results please. I had my interview yesterday. Also, do they let you know if you aren't successful or just if you are successful, thanks

Marksman73 · 30-06-2021 8:48pm

B61 wrote: »

Hi, just wondering how long people are waiting for interview results please. I had my interview yesterday. Also, do they let you know if you aren't successful or just if you are successful, thanks

It depends but can be up to two weeks and they will tell you if successful or not

Moomooland · 30-06-2021 8:50pm

tritriagain wrote: »

Started as CO last November and am thinking of doing a springboard course. My preference would be computers/coding but don't know if that would be beneficial to progression. Any one any idea on courses which would be considered worthwhile in promotion terms

I would say go and do a course you’re interested in. It’s very unusual that CO’s avail of further/third level course, in the place I used to work in I was the only CO that was attending a course out of 20 odd CO’s. it also looks great if you’re thinking of going for EO or HEO promotion. 👍

Saulgudman · 01-07-2021 9:52am

Pixieblue wrote: »

Hi, I've just been asked if I want to go ahead with clearance for Limerick. Does anyone have any idea of how long it takes from clearance and vetting to starting a position. I am wondering if I need to give notice to my current employer as I have to work 1 months notice. Thanks.

Good question I am also wondering this.

At what stage does one need to give current employer notice? I presume after clearance has been passed but maybe someone on here could confirm?

Also, is there a €500 pay increase this year and next for clerical officers?

Pixieblue · 01-07-2021 10:10am

Saulgudman wrote: »

Good question I am also wondering this.

At what stage does one need to give current employer notice? I presume after clearance has been passed but maybe someone on here could confirm?

Also, is there a €500 pay increase this year and next for clerical officers?

Yes, COs are due a pay increase of €500 this October and next October 2022.

Tbandrews · 01-07-2021 10:31am

Interview was Monday notified Tuesday evening I was successful & placed oom1 Mayo &#55357;&#56842;

Jood10 · 01-07-2021 10:33am

Pixieblue wrote: »

Hi, I've just been asked if I want to go ahead with clearance for Limerick. Does anyone have any idea of how long it takes from clearance and vetting to starting a position. I am wondering if I need to give notice to my current employer as I have to work 1 months notice. Thanks.

Currently going through the process myself. Once I received the request for my documents I did tell my employer that there was a possibility of my leaving and that someone may be in touch for a reference (I know that this may not be an option for everybody). When I sent back all my documents I was asked if it was ok for PAS to contact my employer or did I wish to speak to him first. I'm assuming that I will be able to give my employer a months notice officially when/if formally offered a position.

Mcgonagall7 · 01-07-2021 10:58am

Pixieblue wrote: »

Yes, COs are due a pay increase of €500 this October and next October 2022.

Can I ask what the €500 increase is? Or how it's based? I started as a CO in May, will I be entitled to this? Sorry for the questions, I just hadn't heard anything about it!

acawarrior · 01-07-2021 12:11pm

Would anyone recommend taking a job in the county council over the civil service?

Saulgudman · 01-07-2021 12:33pm

acawarrior wrote: »

Would anyone recommend taking a job in the county council over the civil service?

I think you may get more annual leave so that would definitely be a plus. Possibly 26/27 someone else maybe able to confirm.

skidmarkoner · 01-07-2021 12:57pm

Pixieblue wrote: »

Yes, COs are due a pay increase of €500 this October and next October 2022.

Sorry is that 500 for each point in scale? I'll be starting soon so will the scale be changing?

Moomooland · 01-07-2021 1:18pm

acawarrior wrote: »

Would anyone recommend taking a job in the county council over the civil service?

Which County Council, if you don’t mind me asking.

acawarrior · 01-07-2021 1:20pm

Moomooland wrote: »

Which County Council, if you don’t mind me asking.

Southern region in enterprise.

Pixieblue · 01-07-2021 2:25pm

Mcgonagall7 wrote: »

Can I ask what the €500 increase is? Or how it's based? I started as a CO in May, will I be entitled to this? Sorry for the questions, I just hadn't heard anything about it!

Under the new agreement, building momentum, there's a 1% pay increase or a €500, whichever is higher. See forsa link.
https://www.forsa.ie/building-momentum-a-new-public-sector-agreement-faqs/

MegaJoules · 01-07-2021 2:32pm

Tbandrews wrote: »

Interview was Monday notified Tuesday evening I was successful & placed oom1 Mayo ��

Great news, hope you're not waiting too long for placement

Moomooland · 01-07-2021 3:04pm

acawarrior wrote: »

Southern region in enterprise.

I’ve messaged you 👍

abbeybella · 01-07-2021 5:45pm

Can anyone advise, if you have previous experience as a Temporary Clerical Officer can you go up to the next step on the pay scale? If so how many years would you need? Thanks

Moomooland · 01-07-2021 5:59pm

abbeybella wrote: »

Can anyone advise, if you have previous experience as a Temporary Clerical Officer can you go up to the next step on the pay scale? If so how many years would you need? Thanks[/QUOTE

How many months have you done already?

shmeee · 01-07-2021 6:06pm

abbeybella wrote: »

Can anyone advise, if you have previous experience as a Temporary Clerical Officer can you go up to the next step on the pay scale? If so how many years would you need? Thanks

All your time will be taken into account. It may take a few months for payroll to work it out but you'll be back paid what's due and jump up the scale sooner then. Query it!

Vologda69 · 01-07-2021 7:14pm

abbeybella wrote: »

Can anyone advise, if you have previous experience as a Temporary Clerical Officer can you go up to the next step on the pay scale? If so how many years would you need? Thanks

Your previous service is combined with your contract start date to give you the annual increment date I.e. if you start on 1st July and have 6 months tco experience, your next increment date would be around 1st January next year. If you ever get promotion, the increment date changes to when you start your new role. My new department allowed me a few weeks to give notice and also had the revised salary with incremental credit already written into my contract before I signed it.

Vologda69 · 01-07-2021 8:09pm

acawarrior wrote: »

Would anyone recommend taking a job in the county council over the civil service?

I left public service and recently turned down job in city council. Took a drop in annual leave and pay. Far greater choice, flexibility, promotion opportunities etc in civil service. Idea of 9-5 in council wasnt runner. Im.currently working 7.30-3pm because it suits me. Best of luck choosing your hours in the council

Moomooland · 01-07-2021 8:30pm

Vologda69 wrote: »

I left public service and recently turned down job in city council. Took a drop in annual leave and pay. Far greater choice, flexibility, promotion opportunities etc in civil service. Idea of 9-5 in council wasnt runner. Im.currently working 7.30-3pm because it suits me. Best of luck choosing your hours in the council

I wholeheartedly agree with you.

Marksman73 · 01-07-2021 9:09pm

Mcgonagall7 wrote: »

Can I ask what the €500 increase is? Or how it's based? I started as a CO in May, will I be entitled to this? Sorry for the questions, I just hadn't heard anything about it!

Yes you will get it, it is part of pay deals negotiated by Unions. But even if you not in the Union you get it

acawarrior · 02-07-2021 12:41am

Vologda69 wrote: »

I left public service and recently turned down job in city council. Took a drop in annual leave and pay. Far greater choice, flexibility, promotion opportunities etc in civil service. Idea of 9-5 in council wasnt runner. Im.currently working 7.30-3pm because it suits me. Best of luck choosing your hours in the council

The job I am going for in civil service would be shift work 24/7 but council would be 9-5.30.

Did you leave the public service? So you would recommend the civil service irrespective of the shift hours? Thanks

Clerical Officer 2020

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