Administrative Officer (graduate) (general) 2022 civil service

Has anyone from Batch 7 received their assignment yet?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121135519#Comment_121135519

I'm from batch 5 and have yet to receive mine.

Trevorfromtheshoppingcentre

Is the AO campaign always just for Dublin? Will there be a national one?

when Did you get called for clearance?

Late August, but there has been some delays out of my hands so I hope it's just me

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137283#Comment_121137283

When/if people from Batch 7 have been called for clearance?

readoutloud

Most AO posts are based on Dublin. Probably something like 97% of them.

In theory, AOs are more policy orientated (and thus Dublin-based) than, say, HEOs who could have a more managerial role in a regional office.

farkia02

I am in batch 7 and have received my department.

clond97

When did you hear from them and where did you finish in Batch 7? I was OOM 6 on Batch 7 but haven’t heard anything. Vetting has been received by PAS but yet to hear any more.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121158938#Comment_121158938

Thanks, good luck with your placement!

I just received batch 8 results and was successful, a little anxious about the new campaign starting so soon. Fingers crossed they will reach me.

farkia02

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121159591#Comment_121159591

I was in the mid 10s. Vetting for me took 10 days. Hopefully you hear soon!

farkia02

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121159726#Comment_121159726

I emailed PAS when the new competition went up and was told that if you’ve been invited for clearance then there will be a role available for you. I would assume they will stop interviewing once they’re ready to move onto the next competition.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121160264#Comment_121160264

Thanks that is really good to know!

I was OOM in the 10s in Batch 7 and received my placement last week, I’m already in the civil service so possibly why it was quite quick

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121160522#Comment_121160522

Can I ask roughly when you received interview results? Thanks

01234

Hi I am in the specialist stream 'Energy Climate and Communications' batch 5 OOM12 for the AO position. I emailed clearance last week and was told there was 10 ahead of me at that stage. Anyone else in a specialist stream and if so how long did it take to get a call? Thanks.

Kilmc99

Has anyone started theirs position yet? If so, can you possibly give some insight into what the day to do looks like so far? Are you enjoying the role? :)

clond97

Anyone from Batch 7 know how far down the list they have gone?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121163451#Comment_121163451

No worries, I got them on the 7th of September

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121171211#Comment_121171211

Hmm I applied for that stream too and was in the same batch, so I'm wondering now if it's to do with the specialist steam perhaps...? I had my interview in June and am still waiting to be called. When did you have your clearance ?

01234

I had my interview in July but I haven't been called for Clearance yet.

Subcommis07

Hey, I've just received an appointment in the Dept of Health. I was batch 5 OOM16. The requirements for the role specify a degree in health care/social care which I don't have. My Post Grad was in Education although I've worked the last 10 years in Social Care. Anyway I'm a bit apprehensive about taking the position. What happens to my position on the panel if I decline the position? Do I get bumped down the list or off the list altogether? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sinradler

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121200157#Comment_121200157

Why are you apprehensive? Sounds like you're really suited to the role. Dept of Health is a great place to work.