2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

A certain percentage of each grade get higher scale. It’s usually based on service. The date of start at grade that is currently in receipt of higher scale is published by the union every year. As far as I am aware it’s about Oct 2013 now for EO. So those starting as an EO after that date would be on regular scale. Most of those before that date would be higher scale.

Email response today for Mayo....

"We have reached batch 2 OOM 6 for open stream and batch 2 OOM 3 for interdepartmental stream for Mayo to stage 3 interview."

Be great to find out how many are in batch 2

Any update on offaly/ westmeath panels please?

Do they tell you it’s AGS? I’ve just been asked to do additional vetting but they never said which department. I’m just trying to work out where they are considering me for.

Hey is this a two-year panel ? does anybody know what the closing date is ?

Does anyone know much about the department of Justice? Is there remote working etc or any details about the Department. I have just been assigned and waiting to here more!

That's the same batch and OOM they advised me that they had reached when I requested an update back at the beginning of November.

So have I! I'm very curious. Congratulations. It seems like a pretty decent department.

My Garda vetting came back & I found out within a couple of days :)

Just wondering in case a new comp comes up..... do you need a degree/qualification to apply for Eo to be successful.

Candidates must:

(i) have obtained a minimum Level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications;

or

(ii) 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 of Grade C (or post 2017 Leaving Certificate H4 grade) in at least five subjects at Higher level; or hold a qualification, that in the opinion of the Public Appointments Service, is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is of at least an equivalent or higher standard;

or

(iii) have completed and passed all examinations in Year 1 of a three or four-year programme leading to a minimum Level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications;

or

(vi) be serving as a Civil Servant with at least two years service and have obtained at least five subjects in the Established Leaving Certificate Examination (including Mathematics and Irish or English), three of which should be minimum Grade C (or post 2017 Leaving Certificate H4 grade) at Higher level, the others should be at a minimum Grade D (or post 2017 Leaving Certificate O6 grade) at Ordinary level; or have passed an examination(s) which would be acceptable to the Public Appointments Service as being of at least an equivalent standard to the Established Leaving Certificate.

Hi all, apologies this is a bit off topic. Just been offered an EO position in Dublin from an internal panel (currently based in Kerry as a CO). I know it's very dependent on a person's personal circumstances, but wondering if anyone could give me an insight into living in Dublin on an EO salary, as it is a big move.

Had an interview last week, anyone any idea when the results will be out?

Devils advocate here. But if you're seeing it as a stepping stone and need the position to get up the career ladder take it. 2 years in Dublin won't kill you financially. Consider anywhere in the hinterland of Dublin as a possible place to rent. It is expensive but if it's not forever why not? You'll get great experience and can serve as a means to an end. Moving back down to Kerry after you get what you need out of the position in Dublin.

I contacted Pas today about information on the competition, and have been told they don't expect to place anyone after June 2022.

I am not hopeful of being placed after passing etray back in Sept and still awaiting interview.

For anyone looking for information on Laois/ Carlow.

So far, Carlow have called 14 for interview batch 1 and placed 4 people, and Laois have called upto 30 and placed 11.

Garda and department of justice i.e. courts service. Most likely Garda though as they were given the nod for 400 extra staff this year. What county you offered?

Are EOs paid fortnightly can anyone tell me?

Thanks for your insight. I was offered in Dublin. Any idea how long it takes for this extra clearance to come back usually?