2020 Executive Officer Civil Service

Just wondering about how EO positions are filled? If there are a number of eo positions going would the various department managers look at the work experience of the people that passed the interview stage? Lets say there was 1 eo position going in the revenue and the person that came no.2 on the oom after interviews had financial experience and the no.1oom person had none does the vacant position have to go the person with the highest oom?

@Duckylucky Thank you so much for all the information, you have been so helpful. Getting nervous now. Just need to get some examples to paper and try get that STAR approach to them, that catches me everytime. Thanks again, and well done on passing your interview. :-)

Definitely does not work like that. You are assigned to the next department that has a vacancy.

And also, there are many existing Revenue staff with little or no day to day experience dealing with tax or financial issues. Even if you were assigned to Revenue, their HR area will assign you where there is a position - so there is no guarantee at that point that you would end up dealing with taxation issues

just started in the civil service but just wondering if I apply for the new EO campaign do I select one or both streams?

Hi Folks,

not sure if this has been asked yet but can't seem to find it, anyway just wondering how long it took for PAS to let you know if you placed?

Point 1 they dont negotiate!

I was OOM 59 Batch 5.1 after interview, and was assigned to the Department Foreign Affairs this morning. I was an existing CO in DFA, so didn't have to go through Garda clearance. Best of luck to everyone in their interviews!

Hey I sent back all my clearance documents and references on Friday morning to PAS but havent heard anything since. How long has it took you guys to hear back? They haven't contacted my references yet and I don't need Garda vetting as I'm currently a CO. I was OOM 20s in batch 5.1

Thanks! I think if your department request you and you let PAS know that you'd like to stay in your current department, the likelihood of you being able to stay is very high. However, I think there is never a guarantee. Hoping you get to stay and best of luck!

Congratulations :) What county is this for please?

Hi there, just wondering if anyone knows if they have a hard timeline as to when you commence the position if offered and accepted? My notice is one-month plus.

That's great, thanks 🙌

Thank you very much. I had a look at those circulars alright and they gave me some hope.

My partner joined local government a few years back from the private sector and was awarded incremental credit up to LS1 so I think negotiation is definitely possible.

Minimum level 7 for EO, and you start on point one of the scale.

We are running out of May fast!!!! I wonder will we hear from publicjobs soon to update us on the closing date of the panel?

Thank you AS Galway!

Well – my interview is over and done and I am delighted that it is!!

It was fast paced, and I was certainly kept on my toes. I am not sure how I did but did the best I could – I even got tongue twisted and lost my way. I just stopped and they (the interviewers) helped me on the way.

Hints -

Clear your mind – completely and have a glass of water. You are expected to talk

Have at least two examples – for each of the competencies and be prepared to be questioned on how, what and when. I used a 3rd example on Delivery of Results

I could refer back to previous non-CS experience. I also mentioned that my role had changed since I first applied.

You will be interrupted – so that you can give clarity and to show you can interact

Re CS values – what are they?

Honest, integrity and transparency – remember that we are representing and working for the public – give an example if you can, I mentioned FOIs.

I think that is it – I hope it helps!

If you are an EO already, can you apply for the new EO competition just to get a different location?

I was told it is to close end of June but subject to change. Hopefully that does change. Also, it would be great if people emailed requesting it stay open as surely COVID slowed the process down over the last two years.

I was told by someone who was placed in Kerry that PAS told her the campaign was extended until August

I applied for this comp on maternity leave in 2020 and am currently on maternity leave again and not due back to work until Sept but I'm now being considered for a position and just have to do my pre clearance checks. Anyone know what the story will be with them holding position for me until after my mat leave? And also does anybody know if you can ask for shorter working week off the bat as I'm already a CO and had been approved for this in my current department. Would be such a shame to not be able to take it due to childcare issues.

Hi Duckylucky,

I have just applied for the EO 2022 open call and know it will be a long haul ahead of me by the sounds of it but while your fresh from the interview have you any tips or questions you were asked that you could pm me. Many thanks in advance

I just recently checked this as I may be changing departments. I was told that you can't apply for shorter working week while on probation (regardless of previous service). At a push you might be able to apply for parental leave but this would be unusual. There is unfortunately no obligation on your new department/employer to honour an existing flexible arrangement although you can of course ask. If you aren't changing departments I wouldn't say there'll be an issue though?

@COAGS I'm number 17 on the Dublin batch 5.1 panel. I sent in my clearance documents on 13th May but I haven't received a job offer yet.