Clerical Officer 2020

Nigel Fairservice · 04-07-2021 9:59pm

Field east wrote: »

Is there a difference as to how the Civil Service and the Counry Councils advertise re forming panels to fill job vacancies? I assume that they both form such panels. Secondly, when can we expect both to advertise - if there is a difference. Or has the whole Covid situation upset their recruiting schedules.

Civil service recruitment is managed by the Public Appointments Service. County Councils are public service and each council generally manages their own recruitment.

Jamp 123 · 05-07-2021 7:21am

Thanks for the information, the shift seems to be 5 eight hour days approx, if anyone could confirm this I would appreciate it, what's it like working in Dublin port?

Hydration · 05-07-2021 11:18am

Jamp 123 wrote: »

Thanks for the information, the shift seems to be 5 eight hour days approx, if anyone could confirm this I would appreciate it, what's it like working in Dublin port?

Its a very demanding job working as a Customs Officer in Dublin Port thats all I will say. I wont go into detail on the negative aspects here.

Currently you work a 4 day week, 5 day week and 7 day week over a 9 week cycle rotating between teams.

furrybones · 05-07-2021 11:29am

jjnaas wrote: »

.......... I'm a big advocate of them but there is a very high dropout rate on the tech ones because people go for it thinking it's the ticket to promotions and big jobs at the Multinationals but really it's very tough, requires a lot of work and it's not for everyone especially coding.

Totally agree re the dropout rate. There is also a presumed prior knowledge of coding so it's definitely not for those who have no experience with it.

Elzbellz · 05-07-2021 1:37pm

Hello all, can three years county council experience be used a service when starting a job in the civil service? I am asking about having a bearing on increments in salary, Thanks

Elzbellz · 05-07-2021 2:13pm

Hi, I was able to talk about my TCO experience in detail and this would have assisted my score in areas such as commitment to public service, however interview invite had nothing to with my current position as TCO.thanks.

imagusaran · 05-07-2021 2:33pm

Don't know if this would be the right place to ask but would like some guidance if possible before I ask my boss/HR. I started as a Clerical Officer in Dublin last month. My boyfriend is over in Scotland for a few months (he's from there, he is employed with an Irish company but they gave him permission to go back to Scotland for a few months and wfh so that he can spend time with family). I was planning on visiting for a week or two in September if restrictions allow for it and I'm aware of the rules around civil servants and unnecessary overseas travel. Just wondering, am I allowed to wfh for a few days whilst I'm over there or do I have to take annual leave as I won't be in Ireland??

Samuel T. Cogley · 05-07-2021 6:26pm

imagusaran wrote: »

Don't know if this would be the right place to ask but would like some guidance if possible before I ask my boss/HR. I started as a Clerical Officer in Dublin last month. My boyfriend is over in Scotland for a few months (he's from there, he is employed with an Irish company but they gave him permission to go back to Scotland for a few months and wfh so that he can spend time with family). I was planning on visiting for a week or two in September if restrictions allow for it and I'm aware of the rules around civil servants and unnecessary overseas travel. Just wondering, am I allowed to wfh for a few days whilst I'm over there or do I have to take annual leave as I won't be in Ireland??

I'd say youd need to take AL.

05-07-2021 7:05pm

Hi all,

I am sure everyone in here is sick of the question but does anyone know where they currently are for Dublin?

I have a friend who interviewed last week and came around 100 in batch 25. I told her based on what I read here that they were still on batch 24 so she could have a bit of a wait but apparently a colleague of hers who also interviewed and placed in the same batch was contacted for references.

She’s going to get in touch with them tomorrow but just thought I’d see if anyone here has an idea in the meantime.

Ahem123 · 05-07-2021 8:59pm

08122019 wrote: »

Hi all,

I am sure everyone in here is sick of the question but does anyone know where they currently are for Dublin?

I have a friend who interviewed last week and came around 100 in batch 25. I told her based on what I read here that they were still on batch 24 so she could have a bit of a wait but apparently a colleague of hers who also interviewed and placed in the same batch was contacted for references.

She’s going to get in touch with them tomorrow but just thought I’d see if anyone here has an idea in the meantime.

I was 13 in batch 24 and signed my contract last Thursday if that helps.

Elzbellz · 05-07-2021 9:18pm

Hi, does anyone know what batch they are on for Sligo atm? I just got interview result today.thanks.

05-07-2021 9:57pm

Ahem123 wrote: »

I was 13 in batch 24 and signed my contract last Thursday if that helps.

That’s great. Thank you.

gauchesnell · 05-07-2021 10:00pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

I'd say youd need to take AL.

Yeah it would be annual leave - any quarantine related to travel is also annual leave not WFH.

xxsammyxx085 · 06-07-2021 7:17am

Hi everyone.

I'm due to start in DEASP in early August . When I look online its saying the particular office is only open 2-3 mornings a week for a few hours. Does anyone know what hours I'll actually be working? I'm just a bit stuck for childcare for the couple of weeks before school starts so would be great to know the hours!!!

EO2019 · 06-07-2021 8:07am

That the hours they are open to the public. You’ll still be working full time. Prob something like 9.00-4.00 for training. I have heard of people deferring their start date until the second week of September due to school and childcare.

xxsammyxx085 · 06-07-2021 8:21am

EO2019 wrote: »

That the hours they are open to the public. You’ll still be working full time. Prob something like 9.00-4.00 for training. I have heard of people deferring their start date until the second week of September due to school and childcare.

Thanks a million for that, I might contact the lady and see if that might be a possibility for me.

Ah91 · 06-07-2021 8:46am

Hi, does anyone know if WFH is likely to be in place in the court services?

Elliechin123 · 06-07-2021 11:51am

Hi all,

I'm just looking for a bit of advice. I've been offered a role in DSP but I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. My bf is likely to be moved from his job in January and we don't know where he will end up(in Ireland) I am wondering if there will be an option to WFH as I know it can take a long time to move counties as a clerical officer. A remote job would probably suit better atm but even if I had to do a few days in office it would work. Any advice would help. Thanks all

Koolkat1 · 06-07-2021 1:16pm

Hi does anyone know what bath and OOM for dublin please

Lou147 · 06-07-2021 1:26pm

Hi, I got an email saying my Garda vetting was complete and a copy was sent to PAS does anyone know what the next step is? Will PAS be in contact with me?

Jood10 · 06-07-2021 1:59pm

Lou147 wrote: »

Hi, I got an email saying my Garda vetting was complete and a copy was sent to PAS does anyone know what the next step is? Will PAS be in contact with me?

Can I ask how long you were waiting for your Garda Vetting to come back?

Lou147 · 06-07-2021 2:15pm

Jood10 wrote: »

Can I ask how long you were waiting for your Garda Vetting to come back?

It took one week

shmeee · 06-07-2021 4:29pm

Elliechin123 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm just looking for a bit of advice. I've been offered a role in DSP but I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. My bf is likely to be moved from his job in January and we don't know where he will end up(in Ireland) I am wondering if there will be an option to WFH as I know it can take a long time to move counties as a clerical officer. A remote job would probably suit better atm but even if I had to do a few days in office it would work. Any advice would help. Thanks all

AFAIK, majority of DSP staff are doing a spilt shift with 3 days in office, 2 WFH and rotates weekly. I know DSP staff who started this year and for the first number of weeks they were all in the office for training. It all depends on your location and what job you are doing also.

Some staff don't even have the option to WFH.

But I wouldn't be relying on having WFH 5 days a week TBH.

Every department / office have different WFH arrangements so ask and see what the situation at the present time is.

All staff down the line in years to come will have the option to WFH but that's a good bit away yet once this Covid is sorted. And staff will have to have assessments done on their WFH environment etc.

Ahem123 · 06-07-2021 5:05pm

Lou147 wrote: »

Hi, I got an email saying my Garda vetting was complete and a copy was sent to PAS does anyone know what the next step is? Will PAS be in contact with me?

They will message you on public jobs with your assigned department, saying local HR will be in touch, they will also give you the HR contact details

Userr11111 · 06-07-2021 5:18pm

Does any one know the oom for dublin co 2020?

Vologda69 · 06-07-2021 7:32pm

Elliechin123 wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm just looking for a bit of advice. I've been offered a role in DSP but I'm in a bit of a sticky situation. My bf is likely to be moved from his job in January and we don't know where he will end up(in Ireland) I am wondering if there will be an option to WFH as I know it can take a long time to move counties as a clerical officer. A remote job would probably suit better atm but even if I had to do a few days in office it would work. Any advice would help. Thanks all

My sixth week in DSP and have been in the office since training. Dont have a laptop yet so WFH isnt an option. Probably not a bad thing, since im getting to know staff and makes training easier as you can approach staff if you have questions. Some of the other new hires have got their laptops, a few are wfh all week, but most are in the office 2-3days a week.

Mellybelly · 15-07-2021 11:45am

Any updates on Sligo?

Calmcookie84 · 16-07-2021 9:31am

Does anyone have any idea how far along the Cork panel is for interviews?

16-07-2021 9:19pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117597488#Comment_117597488

Just to update on this, my friend contacted them last week and was told that they’re finished with batch 24 and starting on batch 25. Given the speed they seem to be moving at they’re probably 15-20 into it by now.

Might be helpful for anyone eagerly waiting to be called.

mameeh · 16-07-2021 10:43pm

For anyone waiting on CO Customs in Dublin I've got my paperword to complete with a start date of 16th August. Thanks to all for updates on here. It was a great help when waiting. Good luck to all hoping for that e-mail.

Marvel 76 · 17-07-2021 7:18am

As of the start of the week they are at no 72 in Kerry. If anyone interested 😊

ccp26 · 17-07-2021 5:20pm

Hi, does anyone know the batch and oom for Waterford please?

Mundy1 · 19-07-2021 3:19pm

Does anyone know where they are with the Tipperary panel?

tiny14 · 19-07-2021 7:53pm

Did anyone hear when this panel is finishing just enquiring fir a friend thanks

Koolkat1 · 19-07-2021 8:54pm

Has anyone started for an garda siochana

kkcat11 · 21-07-2021 10:12am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117624797#Comment_117624797

Last week they were on the last 2 in batch 7. I'm oom 9 in batch 8 & really hoping I get an offer soon as I have no idea when the panel will close.

ccp26 · 21-07-2021 1:51pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640428#Comment_117640428

Thanks kkcat11, hopefully the panel will close later. Same boat here, I'm batch 8, oom 5.

kkcat11 · 21-07-2021 2:49pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117641619#Comment_117641619

Hopefully you will get news of a post very soon.. keep me posted :)

21-07-2021 5:55pm

This thread has really died off since the ‘upgrade’ although the slowdown in traffic could be a boards wide problem.

Anyway, I heard today they are up to 5 on batch 25 for placement. Which probably means they’re 20 plus ahead of that for vetting/references. Anyone heard anything similar?

Jood10 · 22-07-2021 8:45am

Hi All,

I found this thread so helpful the last year and a bit so I just wanted to give people who are waiting an idea of my timeline.

I had my interview on 22.06 results on 24.06 request for documents from clearance on 28.06 received my offer on 09.07 and I'm starting work on the 16.08. My process was swift once it started.

Best of luck to anyone who is waiting, what a year it has been!!!

KC2021 · 22-07-2021 2:47pm

Hello. Anyone on here awaiting interview for Mayo area ? I got a message the end of June to say that interviews are in the process of being set up and they would be in touch again. I have heard nothing since.

MyOpinion8652 · 22-07-2021 4:43pm

Hi, has anyone been placed in Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade? Wondering where the office is in Dublin? What the training is like, flexi-time/work from home availability? Also what the work is like? Thanks!

Victories · 23-07-2021 2:07pm

I used to work in the Passport Office before Covid. The Pasport Office is part of DFAT. This is where most CO's end up.

DFAT has 2 offices in Stephens Green and Harcourt Street, a short walk apart. Luas stop nearby. Passport Office has offices in Balbriggan and Mount St. Dublin 2.

The Passport Office accepts online applications but also accepts paper forms so WFH would be limited as a passport is a paper document which must be printed and put in an envelope for posting. Webchat and telephone helplines is part of CO's job. There is flexi-time. If you are assigned to Passport Office it is very busy given there there is a backlog as it was closed for months with staff helping out Social Welfare last year.

Hanaolosdad · 26-07-2021 9:03am

Any one know where the "Personal Division" in Revenue limerick is?

Elliechin123 · 26-07-2021 10:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117607292#Comment_117607292

Thank you, can I ask what hours you're working in DSP please?

Icbaby · 27-07-2021 10:36am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117661779#Comment_117661779

Based out of River House in Limerick (not open at the moment so WFH I believe). But it’s the actual tax office that you walk into (across from Barringtons), some people in personal work out of sarsfield house also.

Vologda69 · 27-07-2021 6:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117665822#Comment_117665822

We have to work 7 hours a day in the office. Those who WFH have to work 7 hrs 24 mins. Our office allows us to work between 7am and 7pm. So i work 8am-3.30pm. This will change when flexi comes back. New staff still have option of working from home. But DSP is very slow to arrange laptops.

claregal1 · 29-07-2021 8:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117661779#Comment_117661779

Hey , I'm also starting with Personal Division in Limerick 16th August.

A friend of mine said it could be any section really or any building . She would normally work in River House but had been working from.home since onset of the pandemic. She said all training is done via Skype.

Jood10 · 29-07-2021 8:45am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117676868#Comment_117676868

I'm starting on the 16th as well in Personal Division, looking forward to getting started!

claregal1 · 29-07-2021 8:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117676916#Comment_117676916

Me too ! I'm currently with the HSE so finishing up today after 5 years - so looking forward to a change of work scenery! I've worked for Revenue previously for 2 years as a tco and loved every minute of it .

Clerical Officer 2020

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