Administrative Officer 2015 open competition

Emmal14

TCO wrote: »

I'd say so. Hopefully they'll start all of us at the same time!

Have you got a start date yet?

TCO

Emmal14 wrote: »

Have you got a start date yet?

No word yet, don't expect to hear anything til next week at the earliest tbh

trebormax

Veledan22 wrote: »

Hopefully they will be in touch with you today too!

(Hoping this causes an email to appear) Nope, nothing so far!

Emmal14

trebormax wrote: »

(Hoping this causes an email to appear) Nope, nothing so far!

Hopefully you'll hear tomorrow

trebormax

Soooo wont be joining you fine folks in DPER

Department of Health are considering me.

Emmal14

trebormax wrote: »

Soooo wont be joining you fine folks in DPER

Department of Health are considering me.

Fantastic!! Well done! Wheres that based?

trebormax

Emmal14 wrote: »

Fantastic!! Well done! Wheres that based?

Head office is near Tara Street Dart station. Handy enough for me train/bus/soon luas wise.

TCO

trebormax wrote: »

Head office is near Tara Street Dart station. Handy enough for me train/bus/soon luas wise.

Happy days so! Congrats!!

coloneldecker

Congrats to all that have got it, it's great that they're flying through the numbers. What are people's thoughts on what number they'll get to? I assume PAS themselves haven't given any indication?

trebormax

coloneldecker wrote: »

Congrats to all that have got it, it's great that they're flying through the numbers. What are people's thoughts on what number they'll get to? I assume PAS themselves haven't given any indication?

Nope. PAS won't specify totals because they don't know themselves. Departments seem to request and possibly even withdraw as demand dictates.

We have guessed there are around 160 total waiting and they hit 106 today. The original estimate was just over 200 jobs this year.

Ao should make up the bulk, but third secretary and similar specific roles will take some, and there is no promise that they wont keep a few positions for later in the year either, as people applying for this panel may be on others too which would suit more.

Its a bit all over the place, but I say the above from experience so far and I hope it gives an idea at least..

coloneldecker

I'm 181 which might possibly have me as the very last on the panel, certainly one of the last anyway. Had zero hope in the beginning but the speed of movement has me curious although still not hopeful. I'd love to know are many people rejecting posts or were there a huge number of vacancies or what's the explanation for the incredible rate they're calling people.

trebormax

coloneldecker wrote: »

I'm 181 which might possibly have me as the very last on the panel, certainly one of the last anyway. Had zero hope in the beginning but the speed of movement has me curious although still not hopeful. I'd love to know are many people rejecting posts or were there a huge number of vacancies or what's the explanation for the incredible rate they're calling people.

Well I hope they keep going. I've heard a few turning down for various reasons, so you never know. May take a while but last year they ended up calling more than they started with so its not over yet.

coloneldecker

trebormax wrote: »

Well I hope they keep going. I've heard a few turning down for various reasons, so you never know. May take a while but last year they ended up calling more than they started with so its not over yet.

Yeah it's hard to know now, could get there, could be way off, really just guesswork at this point I suppose. I should know this but how long does the panel run?

Emmal14

coloneldecker wrote: »

Yeah it's hard to know now, could get there, could be way off, really just guesswork at this point I suppose. I should know this but how long does the panel run?

It runs for 12 months as far as I know so don't totally dismiss it yet! I didn't expect to hear this fast at all and I'm 103!

Holysock

Congrats guys Is there anyone here between 106 and 131? Feel like it could be a long wait before I hear, if I do at all!

Veledan22

Holysock wrote: »

Congrats guys Is there anyone here between 106 and 131? Feel like it could be a long wait before I hear, if I do at all!

Yes, I have another 10 to go before/if they get to me. I will post if I hear anything though

Emmal14

Veledan22 wrote: »

Yes, I have another 10 to go before/if they get to me. I will post if I hear anything though

Well hopefully you'll hear something early next week if not today!

The_Conductor

Sounds like there is a real chance they may call a second cohort to interview.

Veledan22

The_Conductor wrote: »

Sounds like there is a real chance they may call a second cohort to interview.

Would they normally do that when they are only a little over half way through the current panel?

It would be great news if that did happen though jobs for everyone

Veledan22

Emmal14 wrote: »

Well hopefully you'll hear something early next week if not today!

Yes, I'm hoping that they will get in touch early next week. Just playing the waiting game now.

How long does it take to get an offer after you get the notification that you are under consideration for a department?

noodler

The_Conductor wrote: »

Sounds like there is a real chance they may call a second cohort to interview.

Id say theyll hold off tnh.

They are running these compeititons every year now.

Emmal14

Veledan22 wrote: »

Yes, I'm hoping that they will get in touch early next week. Just playing the waiting game now.

How long does it take to get an offer after you get the notification that you are under consideration for a department?

According to PAS I should get my letter hopefully next week and then your waiting on your department to call!

northernline

Hi guys, my update is that my contract's in the post and have a start date confirmed (they were flexible but that may depend on department)! Hope to see any of the DPER gang soon!

roe_cat

And I have an official offer - starting once I've finished my month's notice here!

Emmal14

Im hoping to get my official offer first week in march and start the first week in April would be perfect

CloudyRain

Hi everyone. Many thanks for all the updates/advice etc. on the thread.

I've been lucky enough to receive an offer and need to give notice. Before I do, could anyone confirm that these are permanent posts - my nerves/doubts are kicking in!

Many thanks

Whizzgirl

Hi

Just wondering if all the Administrative Officer jobs are in Dublin or has anyone been offered a place outside Dublin?

Ella05

Hey everyone, thanks for all the updates. I am open to correction but I believe the posts are permanent subject to a one year probationary period. I have just this week been informed I am under consideration for the office of public works in trim, which is far more suitable for me than city centre or greater dublin area.

Emmal14

Wow i thought all the jobs were in dublin! The jobs are permanent posts pending a successful one year probation period!

Emmal14

Random question for DPER folks do any of ye who have been assigned know which building it is? Also has anyone started yet? Just very curious to know the office dresscode?

sinead2016

Really appreciate all the updates on here. I'm in the late 100s on the panel, I can't believe how quickly they're getting through it! Keeping my fingers crossed that they'll get to me in the next couple of months :-D

northernline

Emmal14 wrote: »

Random question for DPER folks do any of ye who have been assigned know which building it is? Also has anyone started yet? Just very curious to know the office dresscode?

No knowledge of office dresscode. 7-9 Merrion Row apparently seems to be the main building.

Emmal14

SJ. wrote: »

When I worked there I wore a suit but no tie most days. Much more formal than other Government Departments I've worked in, but I'd say the non Government Buildings locations are more casual.
7-9 Merrion Row and Government Buildings are the HQ locations-they are connected.

Thanks! I wear trousers and a shirt to my current office everyday and have a couple of suits but was kinda hoping for a slightly more casual place but really not an issue or a big deal.

Thisisit90

Anyone know what number the panel is roughly upto?

Veledan22

Thisisit90 wrote: »

Anyone know what number the panel is roughly upto?

I am waiting on an update from PAS, I will post when they get back to me. Hopefully it won't be too long

Emmal14

Hopefully getting my letter in the post this week!

trebormax

Hello folks, how are we all doing?

Still no read on the panel as a whole?

Kournikova

Start on the 7th, anyone else got dates yet?

Emmal14

Just waiting on my letter of offer. How is everyone else doing?

TCO

Emmal14 wrote: »

Just waiting on my letter of offer. How is everyone else doing?

Got the letter, still waiting on a start date!

trebormax

All refs and whatnot sorted, waiting on the formal letter.

No idea on start date etc, prepared to wait as am told Health are creating new sections and teams right now so might be a little while.

Thisisit90

What number are they upto ?

Holysock

The last confirmed number we had was 106

Chackachokka

Hi everyone,

I'm number 115 and got an email on Tuesday and a letter today. I got the Department of Transport on Kildare St. Best of luck to everyone still waiting!

Veledan22

They confirmed that they are working on 110 - 120 at the moment.

Emmal14

Chackachokka wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I'm number 115 and got an email on Tuesday and a letter today. I got the Department of Transport on Kildare St. Best of luck to everyone still waiting!

You got a letter? Im still waiting on mine 9-10 days later.

Chackachokka

Yeah I was surprised at how quickly I got the letter - there's no mention of a start date or anything, just that the Department would be in contact. It may have been due to working as a civilian in the Guards at the moment, making Garda clearance a bit more straightforward.

Emmal14

Chackachokka wrote: »

Yeah I was surprised at how quickly I got the letter - there's no mention of a start date or anything, just that the Department would be in contact. It may have been due to working as a civilian in the Guards at the moment, making Garda clearance a bit more straightforward.

That could possibly be it! Im hoping its waiting for me when I get home today!

yomod

I got an email there that I'm under consideration (I was in the mid 120's on the panel) for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I'm going to think about it over the weekend. In the meantime, they won't contact my present employer without the go ahead from me will they? I'm currently working in the private sector it wouldn't be great if they did and I decided to stay where I am.

P.S. first time poster, long time watcher on this thread - great job on keeping everyone updated people. Congrats to everyone who has got an offer, and hang in there to the rest of ye!

Holysock

yomod wrote: »

I got an email there that I'm under consideration (I was in the mid 120's on the panel) for the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I'm going to think about it over the weekend. In the meantime, they won't contact my present employer without the go ahead from me will they? I'm currently working in the private sector it wouldn't be great if they did and I decided to stay where I am.

P.S. first time poster, long time watcher on this thread - great job on keeping everyone updated people. Congrats to everyone who has got an offer, and hang in there to the rest of ye!

From my experience with PAS they normally ask or let you know first. Though it couldn't hurt to call them and check if you are concerned about it. They are lovely to deal with