Clerical Officer 2020

kittyc2018 · 19-01-2022 3:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118500184#Comment_118500184

Looking after Revnue's IT and communication. Their print centre is also based there as well

BSK · 19-01-2022 3:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118500267#Comment_118500267

Have you got anymore information mate? I applied for Clerical Officer so don’t really know what I’ll be doing in IT.

kittyc2018 · 19-01-2022 5:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118500300#Comment_118500300

No more than that but they look after a wide range of stuff so could be anything really

BSK · 19-01-2022 7:06pm

Assigned to Print and Mail service. Has anybody done this? Don’t really want to be working with machinery, having to wear safety equipment and on my feet all day.

skidmarkoner · 20-01-2022 12:31pm

Recently started as CO and noticed I'm way over qualified/ experienced for the role. I have management experience and a masters I'm on the EO panel but doubt I'll get called.

My question is what are peoples plans I wanna get to 40-50k fairly fast. Is it worth applying for staff officers in Coco or maybe admin officer in CS?

Any tips I'm open to move around in roles and learn new things but wanna stay public sector.

skidmarkoner · 20-01-2022 12:31pm

Fisherman32 · 20-01-2022 1:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118500184#Comment_118500184

What OOM were you If you don’t mind me asking?

innocent_lover · 20-01-2022 2:46pm

That must be a shift work if i am not wrong

BSK · 20-01-2022 3:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505698#Comment_118505698

For the Print and Mail? That’s not what I signed up for. I specifically said my girlfriend is due soon in my interview, them hours are useless to me. I didn’t apply for a job working with machines.

Vologda69 · 20-01-2022 4:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118506282#Comment_118506282

Some of the work they do:

Monitoring 24x7 operations and ensuring the availability of online services for external customers and internal business users The nightly batch updates of all Revenue transactions The nightly backup of all Revenue data The secure offsite storage of backup media The provision of “restores” of data on request Operations Readiness Testing of all new software applications Software delivery of new Revenue application releases Operation of the ICT Service Desk Selection and procurement of new hardware and software Issuing of desktop equipment to Revenue offices The secure collection and disposal of obsolete ICT equipment Maintaining an asset register of ICT desktop equipment Providing a printing and mailing service for personalised correspondence issued by Revenue and other Government Departments and public bodies Managing and maintaining offsite contingency printing and mailing facilities Managing and maintaining the Revenue Data Centres The hosting in Revenue Data Centres of ICT equipment for other public bodies and provision of other common services such as storage.

Skippette · 20-01-2022 4:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505058#Comment_118505058

Try and get involved in any projects or working groups in your area/office. Talk up in meetings and voice suggestions and ask questions but be careful not to come across as though you are too good for CO work, because you will rub people up the wrong way! Make as many connections as you can and if there is no project work in your area, you might find through your connections of some work you can get involved in. All connections and new work, will help build up your internal public service CV as such.

Yes, you may have years of experience and a masters, which will stand to you and I'm not taking that away from you, but you have to see that the way PS works or has more red tape than the private sector. I'm not saying this to be harsh, I came into PS as a CO over 13 years ago with many years of Management behind me and was initially very frustrated, that my opinions or suggestions weren't immediately taken on board or I couldn't implement a suggestion straight away without going up the chain of command.

You have your foot in the door, in 2 years you can apply for EO, HEO, AO even AP, both internally or interdepartmentally. In the meantime you can also apply on any open competition for EO, AO or AP....you can even apply for PO if you wish!

BSK · 20-01-2022 4:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118506545#Comment_118506545

24/7 operations? Wasn’t told anything about that. I applied because I’m sick of doing manual work and working every weekend. This is a joke.

cvb03 · 20-01-2022 4:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505058#Comment_118505058

I am in the same position as you, I would advise you to take part in as many projects as you can and apply for OneLearning courses that you have an interest in. I know some aspects of them may have been covered in your masters etc. however they are good to do to keep you in learning mode and add to your continuous professional development. They could be a good talking point at both internal/external interviews too. Keep an eye on Publicjobs, Local Authorities, HSE recruitment, etc. Not sure what part of the country you are in but Sigmar, Lex Consultancy and HAYs recruitment sometimes advertise permanent EO and HEO jobs. Check out https://www.cpsa.ie/guidance-for-public-bodie/recruitment-agencies/ for the full list of public service recruiters. Here's hoping 2022 brings us new job opportunities. Best of luck.

innocent_lover · 20-01-2022 5:01pm

Print & mail center is 7am to 7pm, Mon-fri and Ictel is. 24/7. But if contract doesn't mention shifts then you should be grand.

Insearch4info · 21-01-2022 7:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118486468#Comment_118486468

Hi,

Could I know your OOM for cork pls.

Thanks.

furrybones · 26-01-2022 7:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118505058#Comment_118505058

I'm in a similar position, so much so that when I interviewed for CO I was asked why I was applying for CO given my education and work history. Sometimes it's really frustrating, but there is plenty of opportunity for advancement for those who go after it. I'm also on the EO panel, but I made a stupid mistake on the e-tray that cost me dearly so I'm not holding out any hope of getting anywhere on the current EO panel. I'm just biding my time until the next campaign starts.

Like a previous poster said, take part in projects and do the One Learning courses. I've found managers to be very accommodating when it comes to L&D.

Deb8625 · 27-01-2022 1:33am

Hi,

I was batch 16, oom 34

jaffa20 · 28-01-2022 12:41am

wrong thread :)

Calmcookie84 · 28-01-2022 12:50pm

Has anyone been assigned to the CSO in Cork? Or know what it’s like working there?

Shelly76 · 02-02-2022 11:22am

Assigned a garda station..anyone any experience how long vetting takes ?

02-02-2022 2:37pm

EO2019 · 02-02-2022 3:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569530#Comment_118569530

Anywhere from 4 weeks up. Some people have been waiting up to 6months.

DarkJ · 03-02-2022 1:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118569530#Comment_118569530

12 weeks for me and I lived abroad so that held things up a bit on my side.

LankyD92 · 16-02-2022 11:05am

Hi all !

I applied for CO comp in March 2020 like everyone else, did interview before Christmas, got my clearance back saying they would be in contact shortly to discuss contract, start date and location within county I selected.

Anybody know how long they take between getting that message and actually being contacted? Someone i know has been waiting 5 weeks.

I'm just anxious as even though i got the County i wanted, i'm hoping i get the station near my home town as it is with AGS, and not one out in the shticks 🙈😂

Thank you.

16-02-2022 3:19pm

Edited to add I am under consideration for a position in the Revenue Commissioners in Cork. I am on the 2022 panel, but just reading back on this thread and it says the revenue departments training can take up to 3 months, can you take any annual leave during this time? Is the whole 3 months classroom based? I have a family wedding on a weekday comming up.

Also are there only 2 locations, I was told Cork City, Blackpool would be perfect, The Airport would be very difficult, how likely is it that it would be the Airport?

DarkJ · 17-02-2022 1:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118639378#Comment_118639378

It was approx. 5.5 weeks for me. It went crazy fast then. Return all paperwork and when can you start please was the phonecall I got from HR.

Lena034 · 15-03-2022 11:50am

Hi all,

I'm due to start my placement in July after my ML ends. I was just wondering if hybrid working will be an option at that stage or will there be an option to work x amount of days at home?

Thanks in advance

shmeee · 15-03-2022 12:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118787341#Comment_118787341

There is no word on what will happen going forward as of now. At present majority of staff are WFH full time and yet to return to office since March 2020. Revenue have advised this will be updated in the coming weeks / months. Currently talk's ongoing with the various bodies involved in relation to a blended working model going forward.

Lena034 · 15-03-2022 12:35pm

Hi @shmeee

Thanks for the reply 😊. I'll keep an eye out for any updates in the coming weeks/months.

Hopefully some sort of blended work would be great to cut out some travel into the city centre each week.

midlands091315 · 15-03-2022 2:00pm

I have been WFH full time until this week, we got word yesterday that we are fully back in the office from Monday next.

EduKate · 30-03-2022 10:41pm

So I got offered position as a CO.

HR emailed me to say that it could take up to 4 weeks before PeoplePoint put me on payroll, and that I should make financial contingency plans for this possibility.

How long did it take after starting before other CO's got paid for the first time?

furrybones · 30-03-2022 10:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118858861#Comment_118858861

That's a long time! I started on a Monday and got paid the 2nd friday after that. So I really only missed one week.

shmeee · 31-03-2022 9:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118858861#Comment_118858861

Usually you get paid the 2nd week of work, so Friday week after starting. Never heard of it taking up to 4 weeks. Maybe covering themselves? (short staff at present etc)

midlands091315 · 31-03-2022 9:32pm

It took three weeks for me but got the three weeks together then

Lena034 · 07-04-2022 3:17pm

Hi All,

Has anyone here been placed with the Legal Aid Board? Just wondering what it's like working there, what the workload is like etc. Due to take up placement after my maternity leave and curious 😊 Thanks

Kas2010 · 10-04-2022 4:12pm

Why are people still eager to work for Public Services? What are the benefits these days?

jaffa20 · 10-04-2022 6:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118906980#Comment_118906980

Job security is the main benefit. I guess flexibility and mobility options too. Pay is not great at all at first, especially if experienced and coming from private sector.

midlands091315 · 11-04-2022 8:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118906980#Comment_118906980

Job security, guaranteed pay rises, flexible working practices (flexitime) and family friendly working practices I suppose are the main ones.

garryowenman · 16-05-2022 6:40pm

I recently went for interview with Limerick county council for the clerical officer position. I passed my interview. I have come 12th in the panel. The panel is for one year does anyone if i have much chance of being called?

Mc123 · 20-05-2022 12:17am

Hi everyone just looking for some help on interview questions/ were there any tricky questions asked for a county council clerical officer position thanks in advance.

Dublin.85 · 19-06-2022 2:06pm

Hi all, I'm under consideration for CO with an Garda Siochana in Dublin? Has anyone any experience in this department? I've to wait for Garda vetting to come through. Then I assume they give me more details as to the job description , location and hours before I accept job?

Thanks

jules5417 · 18-07-2022 10:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119071803#Comment_119071803

Hi

Just wanted to ask did you get an offer yet in the council. I have an interview the 21st July with the council. I have a month's holiday booked September so hoping it will be October before I get an offer.

Thanks

TL123 · 14-02-2023 1:56pm

Hi everyone, can anyone please help recently been offered a position of clerical officer with county council, starting on pay 1, can anyone give any insight at all with regards to wages going up on the pay scale is it yearly they rise or is it performance based? Can you work from home or is it officer based. Thanks In advance

CivilServiceNew · 03-03-2023 12:15am

Well done on your progression. Can I ask what diploma you did pls

binukp · 15-11-2023 9:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116592933#Comment_116592933

Hi, Do you mind to share which dept and section if you are in if ok ?

natc · 16-11-2023 12:03am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121373034#Comment_121373034

Hi, when I wrote that response I was in Enterprise. I’m now in Agriculture and we do three days a week in the office. We can also only work up flexi on days in the office.

Clerical Officer 2020

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