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Administrative Officer 2020 in the Civil Service

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  • #1082
    HolyRomanMemes
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭HolyRomanMemes


    Hey do you guys know what is the last number that has been called up in General Stream?


  • #1083
    haleyoshea
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭haleyoshea


    HolyRomanMemes wrote: »
    Hey do you guys know what is the last number that has been called up in General Stream?

    I've emailed public jobs so I'll post here when/if they reply ☺️


  • #1084
    HolyRomanMemes
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭HolyRomanMemes


    Thanks :D that would be much appreciated


  • #1085
    Fkny
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭Fkny


    Hi, is anybody else going through clearance and not heard back since sending documents? I sent them on last week and I’m nervous that they didn’t send because I had trouble with the sizing. Just wondering what is the standard amount of time for them to confirm receipt?


  • #1086
    TheRoyce
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭TheRoyce


    What does clearance involve in terms of documents which we are required to provide?
    Also, do you need to go through clearance if you are an existing Civil Servant?


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  • #1087
    mfux9mr9
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭mfux9mr9


    Does anyone know how the OOM works? Is it for each batch, so you would have to wait til batch 1 and then 1.2 are panel are exhausted before 1.3? Or does the number correspond to the overall generalist stream? Thanks :)


  • #1088
    Aero123
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Aero123


    mfux9mr9 wrote: »
    Does anyone know how the OOM works? Is it for each batch, so you would have to wait til batch 1 and then 1.2 are panel are exhausted before 1.3? Or does the number correspond to the overall generalist stream? Thanks :)

    The OOM is for your specific batch so if you're say 10 on batch 1.3 that's only for your batch. You would have to wait until batch 1 and 1.2 are exhausted


  • #1089
    Maelenn
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Maelenn


    floorpie wrote: »
    Thanks v much for the info.

    Was it a big intake on the day? Were you still assigned a desk even though it's WFH?

    Sorry for not answering sooner.
    What exactly do you mean?

    Supposedly, I was assigned a desk, but have never seen it or had access to it. But my line manager told me where our desks are located.


  • #1090
    ShatterResistant
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭ShatterResistant


    TheRoyce wrote: »
    What does clearance involve in terms of documents which we are required to provide?
    Also, do you need to go through clearance if you are an existing Civil Servant?

    Declaration with respect to Health & Character
    Garda Vetting Application Form
    Proof of Identity
    Proof of Address
    Proof of Academic Qualifications
    Declaration that Scanned Documents are True Copies
    Police Disclosures from any countries lived in for more than 6 months
    Character References for current and previous employers

    Can’t speak to how much of that applies to serving civil servants!


  • #1091
    ShatterResistant
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭ShatterResistant


    Fkny wrote: »
    Hi, is anybody else going through clearance and not heard back since sending documents? I sent them on last week and I’m nervous that they didn’t send because I had trouble with the sizing. Just wondering what is the standard amount of time for them to confirm receipt?

    Can only speak for myself, but had confirmation the documents were received and added to my file two working days after sending them. That being said, it does seem to vary considerably depending on your allocated administrators workload, how fast they can move between stages of clearance - that stage was quick for me but then it took 8 or 9 days for the reference request to go out after my vetting disclosure had been viewed.


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  • #1092
    steven8719
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭steven8719


    Tech2188 wrote: »
    I had the same worry but no was fine.
    You can ask them for the start date and location too I am sure
    As they have to understand the logistics
    Best of luck :)

    Thank you, helps put my mind at ease. I'm happy that my current employer would provide a decent reference, I was just a bit worried I'd be left with mounting bills and a 3-4 month gap of unemployment waiting on a start date.
    [/QUOTE]


    Thank you. I'm still a little confused on the process. This document indicates that you need to provide full character references for the past three years of employment (this covers the length of time I have been in my current job) - http://www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/documents/Citizenship_Health_Character_Garda_Vetting_and_Reference_Check_requirements.pdf


    I can't ask for a character reference without this being considered that I am handing in my notice, am I in a catch-22?


    Cheers!


  • #1093
    MrsBean
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭MrsBean


    steven8719 wrote: »


    Thank you. I'm still a little confused on the process. This document indicates that you need to provide full character references for the past three years of employment (this covers the length of time I have been in my current job) - http://www.publicjobs.ie/restapi/documents/Citizenship_Health_Character_Garda_Vetting_and_Reference_Check_requirements.pdf


    I can't ask for a character reference without this being considered that I am handing in my notice, am I in a catch-22?


    Cheers!

    No, just wait until the clearance process begins for you. They will ask you if it's ok to contact your current employer.


  • #1094
    Poipolo
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Poipolo


    Hi everyone,
    First time poster here. I have recently placed on the OOM (early 20s) for batch 1.3, I have emailed PAS to ask whereabouts they were in the clearing process of batch 2 and will let you know if I get reply!


  • #1095
    floorpie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,476 ✭✭✭floorpie


    Maelenn wrote: »
    Sorry for not answering sooner.
    What exactly do you mean?

    Supposedly, I was assigned a desk, but have never seen it or had access to it. But my line manager told me where our desks are located.

    Thanks! By 'intake' I was wondering if a large group went through induction with you.

    How are you enjoying it so far?


  • #1096
    Maelenn
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Maelenn


    floorpie wrote: »
    Thanks! By 'intake' I was wondering if a large group went through induction with you.

    How are you enjoying it so far?

    There were 12 people starting in the same day. They divided us in smaller groups for our visit to the office (to ensure Covid compliance). Not everyone starting was an AO.

    It’s quite nice. The role is definitely varied and your specific responsibilities will depend on the unit and department you are in. That said everyone is nice and friendly.


  • #1097
    TheRoyce
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭TheRoyce


    Hello :)

    Does anyone know if anyone higher than number 10 (11 and upward) has been called for clearance on the HR Panel?


  • #1098
    exitstageleft
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭exitstageleft


    Quick question: does anyone know what the analogous grade to AO is in a local authority?


  • #1099
    Tech2188
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Tech2188


    Hey! Was this for DSP in Infrastructure for AO? refs checked just waiting to be assigned myself.
    Maelenn wrote: »
    There were 12 people starting in the same day. They divided us in smaller groups for our visit to the office (to ensure Covid compliance). Not everyone starting was an AO.

    It’s quite nice. The role is definitely varied and your specific responsibilities will depend on the unit and department you are in. That said everyone is nice and friendly.


  • #1100
    Maelenn
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Maelenn


    Tech2188 wrote: »
    Hey! Was this for DSP in Infrastructure for AO? refs checked just waiting to be assigned myself.

    Sorry, no, it was for another department. I imagine you will get an email from pas soon. Good luck!


  • #1101
    Tech2188
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Tech2188


    Definitely yeah they have been great! Thanks and you :)
    Maelenn wrote: »
    Sorry, no, it was for another department. I imagine you will get an email from pas soon. Good luck!


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  • #1102
    Daisychain777
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Daisychain777


    Just to let you guys know . They have emailed to begin clearance in batch 1.3


  • #1103
    nogoodusername
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭nogoodusername


    Daisychain777 wrote: »
    Just to let you guys know . They have emailed to begin clearance in batch 1.3

    Hi just wondering have any of you on batch 1.3 general panel already been placed on 1.2 business and finance? Movements in general panels will potentially impact placings on the specialist streams.


  • #1104
    haleyoshea
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭haleyoshea


    Daisychain777 wrote: »
    Just to let you guys know . They have emailed to begin clearance in batch 1.3

    Thank you! Do you know what number they've gotten to?


  • #1105
    Poipolo
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Poipolo


    Oooh, have you been called for clearance for batch 1.3 in the general stream??!


  • #1106
    Daisychain777
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Daisychain777


    Poipolo wrote: »
    Oooh, have you been called for clearance for batch 1.3 in the general stream??!

    I have indeed 1.3 in the general stream


  • #1107
    haleyoshea
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭haleyoshea


    Daisychain777 wrote: »
    I know my own number was reached today... it’s outside of the top 10 ...

    Awh congratulations!!


  • #1108
    haleyoshea
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭haleyoshea


    Got an email from pas this afternoon... They've reached oom 15 for batch 1.3 ☺️


  • #1109
    Poipolo
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Poipolo


    This is my first time doing a campaign like this so my apologies if this is a silly question but if one is contacted for clearance...does that mean that you are guaranteed to get a placement? Or is it still possible that the panel will lapse before one gets placed? Thanks for the replies :)


  • #1110
    haleyoshea
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭haleyoshea


    Poipolo wrote: »
    This is my first time doing a campaign like this so my apologies if this is a silly question but if one is contacted for clearance...does that mean that you are guaranteed to get a placement? Or is it still possible that the panel will lapse before one gets placed? Thanks for the replies :)

    I think once you're reached for clearance there is a position there for you! I could be wrong but I think that's how it works ☺️


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  • #1111
    nmcg67
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭nmcg67


    I've been through three panels You'll get a place for sure


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