Should be posted on publicjobs.ie in the morning. Been a CO now for a year…..hopefully I’ll do well (flunked the interview two years back).
Any tips and tricks and discussion welcome!
That's what I'm told but she might be confusing it with the internal comp.
You definitely can apply for the open - its called open for a reason it doesnt matter that you're blocked from mobility
Anybody can apply for the open stream, only COs and TCOs with 2 years service can apply for the interdepartmental stream. Being on probation does not affect your ability to apply for the open.
Email PAS to double check but it's an open panel, so all you need is a LC level 4 to apply. Irrelevant that you are already in the CS.
Thank you
a serving EO can certainly apply for the open competition, lots do this to change department instead of waiting for mobility
a serving EO cannot apply for the interdepartmental competition, you have to be a grade below EO to apply for the interdepartmental competition
I wish I had seen this before I had submitted my application. Very low numbers outside Dublin.
WFH isn't a certainty, too risky for me to pick Dublin
I know it wouldn’t be for certain but does anyone have any idea of the timeframe of when people might start/ interviews etc. if the assessment is in August I was just wondering do you think interviews and job offers would be completed for the first or second batch by the end of October? Or would it be later. Thanks in advance
I think it's possible to amend your application.
Does anyone have information or a link which has information about pay increments/ scale transferring over if you are coming from the public service (council)?
This what your looking for:
The first few in the OOM may have interviews towards end of 2024 but hard to say, like all these panels - they move at a snails pace.
When you get your OOM after assessment, you'll have a better idea. For example, OOM 40 in areas that have placed 10 or so are only getting called to interview now from the 2022 panel, 2 years later.
Oh perfect, thank you, I’ll take a look! 😊
Thank you! I’ve read through it, sorry I could be missing it but is there anywhere that refers to carrying my increment from assistant staff officer in the county council over as an EO in the civil service?
Just to note the Forsa link is missing the June 1st increment.
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Jesus that’s a long wait so! Thanks a million. Applying for Dublin so hopeful it’ll be a bit quicker but doesn’t seem too likely! I’ll wait and see how things go after the assessment.
Is anyone having problems with word count. It's saying 800 but mine stops at about 120? Am I doing something wrong?
it’s 800 characters not 800 words
I was able to transfer service from the public service previously, ASO is an analogous grade to EO but you will need to apply to have it recognised and get statements of service etc.
Duh... thank you
Dublin will be quicker.
Hi Claregal1 don't get characters mixed up with word count. It's 800 characters not 800 words. It's tight to fit everything in, I'm in the process myself doing it.
Best of luck
Even Dublin can be fairly slow if you don't place amazingly, last year the scoring was very tight and a few points here and there could easily push you back a couple hundred slots lol.
I feel sorry for anyone who wants to get a spot in Carlow or Monaghan or something.
You can also keep an eye on companies like Staffline who sometimes run competitions for specific departments. If you are set on a department with good WFH for example you can get lucky that way.
Hi yes there is im an Assistant Staff Officer in the County Council .I'm oh secondment in Civll Service so if I get it I'll just go onto next point of scale .it's the tests I'm hoping to do well in .
Aso more less analogous but you get about 3 thousand more as an Eo.
Hi just saw your post there if moving from EO in civil service to CO in County council any idea what way the salary is worked out best of luck in your assessment
I went from Local Authority to Civil Service a few years ago. Make sure to get a letter from your LA HR confirming your increment date and point on scale when you finish up. You provide this to new HR and they will add your service and calculate/apply your new point on scale. It might take a while but will get there eventually. There was a DPER circular about it, if I can find it i will post a link for you.
