ICT Specialists (Executive Officer level) in Civil Service

Katydoo · 30-08-2019 1:53pm

Hi McBrowne-yes-DH had only Dublin down. As a point of info he was lower down the software panel (24th) than the infrastructure one (15th) so assuming they are proceeding with the software panel first.

MCBrowne · 31-08-2019 11:12am

Katydoo wrote: »

Hi McBrowne-yes-DH had only Dublin down. As a point of info he was lower down the software panel (24th) than the infrastructure one (15th) so assuming they are proceeding with the software panel first.

Thanks for letting me know. I'm only on the software panel but not in Dublin.

HugoMyBoss · 02-09-2019 9:37am

Hi, good to see a bit of movement in the software queue. Does anyone have experience of these types of situations?. With 20 or so people getting that email from agriculture, does that mean that they need that amount of new staff or will they go through the applications and pick out who they want for a smaller number of vacancies?

HugoMyBoss · 02-09-2019 9:52am

just heard a whisper that some applicants seeded higher that 30+ have been assigned and confirmed to Garda.

rostalof · 02-09-2019 10:03am

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

just heard a whisper that some applicants seeded higher that 30+ have been assigned and confirmed to Garda.

Do you mean sent to the Garda for clearance?

HugoMyBoss · 02-09-2019 10:24am

rostalof wrote: »

Do you mean sent to the Garda for clearance?

No, they have been given a position with Garda and will start in about 12 weeks time.

rostalof · 02-09-2019 11:08am

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

No, they have been given a position with Garda and will start in about 12 weeks time.

That sounds promising for people above 30 on the OOM. I presume those Garda jobs are in HQ in The Phoenix Park.

Technologic25 · 02-09-2019 11:28am

This for infrastructure? I havent heard anything yet. Top 20...wonder would they all be in PP?

HugoMyBoss · 02-09-2019 11:41am

Technologic25 wrote: »

This for infrastructure? I havent heard anything yet. Top 20...wonder would they all be in PP?

Software Development roles.

HugoMyBoss · 02-09-2019 11:43am

rostalof wrote: »

That sounds promising for people above 30 on the OOM. I presume those Garda jobs are in HQ in The Phoenix Park.

location is Park gate street

Technologic25 · 05-09-2019 2:10pm

Nothing yet for infrastructure...

CazF1988 · 06-09-2019 1:20pm

Technologic25 wrote: »

Nothing yet for infrastructure...

I made panel in 2 regional locations.. top 5.. still havent heard anything.. wonder will it be long??!

Technologic25 · 06-09-2019 1:46pm

CazF1988 wrote: »

I made panel in 2 regional locations.. top 5.. still havent heard anything.. wonder will it be long??!

Hopefully not they seem to be flying with the other strea. Just waiting our turn i guess.

HugoMyBoss · 09-09-2019 12:50pm

Anyone heard back from Agriculture?

Dillons Beat · 09-09-2019 4:06pm

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Anyone heard back from Agriculture?

I just got a message for PAS saying I've been confirmed for dept of ag. And given a contact number, told I'll be hearing from Agriculture soon.

HugoMyBoss · 09-09-2019 4:10pm

Dillons Beat wrote: »

I just got a message for PAS saying I've been confirmed for dept of ag. And given a contact number, told I'll be hearing from Agriculture soon.

Well done!.

Dytalus · 09-09-2019 4:20pm

Dillons Beat wrote: »

I just got a message for PAS saying I've been confirmed for dept of ag. And given a contact number, told I'll be hearing from Agriculture soon.

No message for me, but my HR department in PER is asking...odd questions about if my manager knows I'm on an Ag panel, and what my current workload is like. Seems to indicate they've been contacted. Going from one Dept to another requires me to be released, rather than simply hired I think.

rostalof · 09-09-2019 4:31pm

Dytalus wrote: »

No message for me, but my HR department in PER is asking...odd questions about if my manager knows I'm on an Ag panel, and what my current workload is like. Seems to indicate they've been contacted. Going from one Dept to another requires me to be released, rather than simply hired I think.

You're on the move so! Similar for me and I had my assignment to a regional location outside Dublin confirmed by PAS last Friday. Just have to wait for the receiving Department to sort out a date, presumably with my current one.

Dillons Beat · 09-09-2019 4:45pm

I'm the same as you both im in the houses of the Oireachtas next door... I wonder since we are already civil servants they don't have to do Garda clearance again? Just like you said both HRs contact each other and organise the move time that suits both departments

MCBrowne · 09-09-2019 8:58pm

rostalof wrote: »

You're on the move so! Similar for me and I had my assignment to a regional location outside Dublin confirmed by PAS last Friday. Just have to wait for the receiving Department to sort out a date, presumably with my current one.

Do you mind me asking what region you have been placed in?

Dytalus · 10-09-2019 8:17am

Dillons Beat wrote: »

I'm the same as you both im in the houses of the Oireachtas next door... I wonder since we are already civil servants they don't have to do Garda clearance again? Just like you said both HRs contact each other and organise the move time that suits both departments

When I came in originally to PER, there was a bit on the form that said clearance was only for folks not already in the civil service. I haven't seen something similar for this campaign, but I'd assume that's still the case.

HugoMyBoss · 10-09-2019 8:55am

Dillons Beat wrote: »

I just got a message for PAS saying I've been confirmed for dept of ag. And given a contact number, told I'll be hearing from Agriculture soon.

Did you contact AG and ask about the job?

Dillons Beat · 10-09-2019 9:57am

HugoMyBoss wrote: »

Did you contact AG and ask about the job?

Yeah and I was told they have loads of EOs starting, they are trying to get them in as soon as possible, was told you generally start about a month after clearance. Personnel said they would get the PO in IT to give me a call and talk about the role... he never called But I wasn't really expecting him to call.

Just sitting tight now.

Dillons Beat · 11-09-2019 4:25pm

I got the call today from Agriculture HR they asked when I can start. They told me my line managers name and where I'm going in agriculture, they were looking for me to start asap. They are sending the contract in the post now. I'm 17th on the software stream. Looks like I'm starting any week now. Anyone else heard anything?

Technologic25 · 12-09-2019 9:14am

Well done 🤓

Anyone heard on infrastructure yet?

bada_bing · 12-09-2019 10:38am

Regarding the infrastructure, a friend of mine on the infrastructure panel contacted PAS about it and he was told at the moment there were no vacancies available for his preferred locations. He didn't pick Dublin as one of his locations so he was told it could be a while before anything happens. It seems the priority is focused on the software development panel for now. I imagine Dublin will have vacancies for infrastructure but when that will happen is anybody's guess!

HugoMyBoss · 12-09-2019 10:41am

bada_bing wrote: »

Regarding the infrastructure, a friend of mine on the infrastructure panel contacted PAS about it and he was told at the moment there were no vacancies available for his preferred locations. He didn't pick Dublin as one of his locations so he was told it could be a while before anything happens. It seems the priority is focused on the software development panel for now. I imagine Dublin will have vacancies for infrastructure but when that will happen is anybody's guess!

Which dept. have you been assigned to for software?

bada_bing · 12-09-2019 10:43am

i'm being assigned to Dept of Agriculture as far as i know but still waiting for clearance as there was a delay with HR asking my line manager for some document.

HugoMyBoss · 12-09-2019 10:49am

bada_bing wrote: »

i'm being assigned to Dept of Agriculture as far as i know but still waiting for clearance as there was a delay with HR asking my line manager for some document.

Same as myself. Were you told which team you would be joining?

bada_bing · 12-09-2019 10:52am

i've not had any further details yet and i've just emailed PAS earlier for an update. I would not be happy if i was offered something that does not meet the definition of software development or involves the use of some outdated skills. I'm anxious to know exactly what the job will entail.

HugoMyBoss · 12-09-2019 11:10am

bada_bing wrote: »

i've not had any further details yet and i've just emailed PAS earlier for an update. I would not be happy if i was offered something that does not meet the definition of software development or involves the use of some outdated skills. I'm anxious to know exactly what the job will entail.

I think you might get better information from the Agriculture HR deparment

SHADOW_GAZE · 12-09-2019 12:03pm

How long does it take to get an offer, after they ask to contact your current employer for reference? I'm in the software development stream list.

Thenemo74 · 18-09-2019 10:17am

Technologic25 wrote: »

Got an offer for infra today top 20. Anyone else hear?

OOM 11 for infra.......haven't heard anything yet

HugoMyBoss · 18-09-2019 10:42am

Technologic25 wrote: »

Got an offer for infra today top 20. Anyone else hear?

What department?

frostface · 19-09-2019 8:35am

OOM 25 Infra , got Office of Attorney General

Technologic25 · 19-09-2019 4:16pm

frostface wrote: »

OOM 25 Infra , got Office of Attorney General

Im DSP.
Good luck with it

SHADOW_GAZE · 19-09-2019 5:56pm

Is anybody else under consideration for role within dept? I'm not sure, if I'm in competition with others for the same role.

frostface · 19-09-2019 10:27pm

Technologic25 wrote: »

Im DSP.
Good luck with it

You too mate!

frostface · 19-09-2019 10:33pm

SHADOW_GAZE wrote: »

Is anybody else under consideration for role within dept? I'm not sure, if I'm in competition with others for the same role.

I think the under consideration is just pending vetting and all your paperwork being in order. Don't quote me on that but I'm currently contracted in Dept of Business and that's the info I've been given by the civil servant's there.

SHADOW_GAZE · 19-09-2019 11:24pm

frostface wrote: »

I think the under consideration is just pending vetting and all your paperwork being in order. Don't quote me on that but I'm currently contracted in Dept of Business and that's the info I've been given by the civil servant's there.

Thanks for the reply frostface. I presumed so, but wasn't sure. It's a long process. Still waiting for them to contact me. Well done with getting a contract.

frostface · 20-09-2019 12:01am

SHADOW_GAZE wrote: »

Thanks for the reply frostface. I presumed so, but wasn't sure. It's a long process. Still waiting for them to contact me. Well done with getting a contract.

Thanks mate. I'm sure you'll be hearing from them soon enough. To be honest, the part about under consideration got me too. I want to celebrate but that's thrown me because it indicates that it's not a done deal until there's a contract in front of me. The info I'm being given though is that really it's just a formality at this stage.

SHADOW_GAZE · 20-09-2019 12:42am

frostface wrote: »

Thanks mate. I'm sure you'll be hearing from them soon enough. To be honest, the part about under consideration got me too. I want to celebrate but that's thrown me because it indicates that it's not a done deal until there's a contract in front of me. The info I'm being given though is that really it's just a formality at this stage.

I haven't said anything about the job to anybody yet. I guess everybody that entered the civil service went through the same tip toe process. Hopefully they will get back soon and the celebration can begin.

Technologic25 · 20-09-2019 11:24am

SHADOW_GAZE wrote: »

I haven't said anything about the job to anybody yet. I guess everybody that entered the civil service went through the same tip toe process. Hopefully they will get back soon and the celebration can begin.

Me neither havent said anything in my current job yet. Not sure on location of role know it will be in Dublin. They say they dont contact current reference until all other steps of clearence are completed which is fair. Also heard that under consideration means just a formality.

rostalof · 21-09-2019 8:56am

Technologic25 wrote: »

Me neither havent said anything in my current job yet. Not sure on location of role know it will be in Dublin. They say they dont contact current reference until all other steps of clearence are completed which is fair. Also heard that under consideration means just a formality.

If it's DSP infrastructure, it could be the data centre on Con Colbert Rd Kilmainham.

Technologic25 · 21-09-2019 8:57am

rostalof wrote: »

If it's DSP infrastructure, it could be the data centre on Con Colbert Rd Kilmainham.

Thanks for that. It is infrastructure.

Technologic25 · 25-09-2019 12:37pm

Technologic25 wrote: »

Thanks for that. It is infrastructure.

Anyone else hear for any departments?

KJK1LL3R · 25-09-2019 4:08pm

Technologic25 wrote: »

Anyone else hear for any departments?

I got a text from PAS the other day asking me to check my messages so I got quite excited but it turned out to just be an invitation to complete a survey on their recruitment process. Although it did alright getting 19th in OOM, I selected 4 Irish midlands locations (Westmeath, Offaly, Laois & Longford) so not getting my hopes up too much about hearing anything really anytime in the near future although the original advert did mention that posts in Laois were to be expected.

Technologic25 · 25-09-2019 4:10pm

KJK1LL3R wrote: »

I got a text from PAS the other day asking me to check my messages so I got quite excited but it turned out to just be an invitation to complete a survey on their recruitment process. Although it did alright getting 19th in OOM, I selected 4 Irish midlands locations (Westmeath, Offaly, Laois & Longford) so not getting my hopes up too much about hearing anything really anytime in the near future although the original advert did mention that posts in Laois were to be expected.

Lol yeah i got the email about that survey! Fingers crossed for you ðŸ˜Šim sure it will come!

SHADOW_GAZE · 25-09-2019 10:49pm

Technologic25 wrote: »

Anyone else hear for any departments?

I'm for dept of Agriculture... No contact since checking of references. Just sitting tight, waiting.

Technologic25 · 25-09-2019 11:38pm

SHADOW_GAZE wrote: »

I'm for dept of Agriculture... No contact since checking of references. Just sitting tight, waiting.

Did they let u know before they contacted references? Ive given my e vetting and health form etc and other documents and my referees but they say on the form they ask ure permission first before contacting current employer - ive yet to tell mine (was planning on it once im cleared for all and its the last step.)

ICT Specialists (Executive Officer level) in Civil Service

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