Administrative Officer (graduate) (general) 2022 civil service

Kilmc99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120972937#Comment_120972937

I just got the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth!

Seny92

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Seny92

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121082208#Comment_121082208

Have you appealed the decision? It could be worth it at least to get more clarity on their rationale.

https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/review-process

farkia02

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121085820#Comment_121085820

How soon is your start date if you don't mind me asking (don't have to give specifics). Currently going through clearance and have a trip booked in October so just curious how soon you are expected to start. Thanks!

Kilmc99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121101458#Comment_121101458

I received my offer on the 8th through public jobs, and in the offer it says the HR department of my assigned department will contact me with my start date this week. I’ll let you know when I know, but I got my placement 16 days after I submitted my clearance :)

phytopenguin

Hi, does anyone know how much longer this competition will go on for? I've been waiting a while for my clearance to be completed. I believe they're going to do a new completion soon and I'm worried I won't get placed before it's over.

countyireland12345

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121128391#Comment_121128391

I think you will be grand. The closing date for the new AO competition is not until October 5th. Then there will be online test and interview stages, unlikely anyone from Batch 1 of the new comp will be placed before Christmas.

phytopenguin

Thanks for this!

Kilmc99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121101458#Comment_121101458

Hi there, just an update, I’m starting around month from now :)

clond97

Does anyone know if your salary is transferable to this role if you are a public servant? I have went through clearance and am waiting to hear back. I’m just worried that my salary now is higher than the bottom of the scale (my salary is the equivalent of point 4 or 5 on the AO scale, I’m point 2 as a Grade 5 in public service) and that I’d have to take a significant pay cut if I accepted the role. Would anyone know if I’d be able to start on what I’m on or go a point above?

rose1010101

Has anyone from Batch 7 received their assignment yet?

phytopenguin

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?

rose1010101

when Did you get called for clearance?

phytopenguin

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

BB2018

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

readoutloud

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

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.

BB2018

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.

BB2018

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

Thanks that is really good to know!

rose1010101

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

BB2018

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?

rose1010101

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

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

phytopenguin

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

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

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.

phytopenguin

I agree with the above comment. You sound like an ideal candidate for the job with your mix of post grad education and work experience.

If you're afraid to ask your own contact in case it comes off not so well, I personally would call up PAS as you will get through to a different officer, it's just a general query you have and doesn't reflect on whether you want the role or not. I've called twice and they've picked up both times and I had my questions answered immediately so I'd recommend calling if you've any worries.

It does really sound like you're a great fit for a role in the Dept. of Health so if they've accepted your degree in the clearance stage it sounds like you're good to go.

Subcommis07

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121223662#Comment_121223662

I think it was just an initial panic at the prospect for such a massive change in my life. I have since calmed down a bit and spoken to a few people and am now very excited about taking up the position.

Subcommis07

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121233924#Comment_121233924

Yes initial panic has subsided and has been replaced with genuine excitement for a new challenge.

Grateful4

Hi, is there a new group for AO general 2023 competition? Thanks

Grateful4

Sharing in case anyone else is looking for the 2023 AO General Comp.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058318397/administrative-officer-2023#latest

OKDublin

Is there a rule about how long you have to be an EO before you start on the second point on the AO salary scale?

I thought someone said on one of the threads that if you were already an EO, you would start on the 2nd point on the AO salary scale.

OKDublin

Ah I found the answer to the above: -

On promotion, an officer will be appointed at the minimum point of the new scale unless any of the conditions set out at 1.2 apply.

1.2 (i) Where the officer's current salary is above the minimum point of the new scale

but below the normal maximum, the nearest point above the officer's current salary

point plus one increment.

(ii) Where the officer's current salary is above the normal maximum point of the

new scale but below LSI1, the nearest point above the officer's current salary point

(i.e. LS I1).

(iii) Where the officer's current salary is above LSI1 and be low LSI2 of the new

sca le, the nearest point above the officer's current salary point (i.e. LSI2).

(iv) Where the minimum of the new salary scale is greater than existing pay by an

amount less than the first increment on the new scale, the officer may enter the new

scale at the minimum plus one increment.

vatsie76

Hi folks…Any idea on approximately how many were placed from this panel?

vatsie76

Hi folks , any idea on how many were placed from this panel . My OOM is 440 in the AO 2023. Do I stand a chance 😂

Kilmc99

You definitely do stand a chance, but it could be late summer or early autumn next year before you get called for interview, I was late 300’s and I know there was another batch after my batch

luke9311

placed 1301, gonna take it slim to no chance of an interview in the 2023 comp?

Sinradler

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121370577#Comment_121370577

Going off previous years, they tend to go up to about 500-600.

luke9311

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121371155#Comment_121371155

ah ok thanks for letting me know

59483048

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121276660#Comment_121276660

Is this the case regardless of how long you've been an EO? Do you have to have passed probation? Do you have to be in a permanent role or can it be a temporary role?

If I work as an EO for 2 months, before being offered an AO role, can I immediately start as an AO at the second point on the AO salary scale?

vatsie76

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121366719#Comment_121366719

Hi, were you called for clearance after the interview. I heard passing the interview is no assurance until you are called for clearance

Kilmc99

Hi there! Yes, I was called for clearance, and I started my position in early October.

When you pass your interview, you’re put on another order of merit, and you’re called for clearance on that basis. I think once you’re on the order of merit you’ll get called for clearance, but if anyone has a different experience to this feel free to correct me.

I was in the mid 10’s on the interview order of merit, and started 2 months after my interview results came in.

cgordy

Can anyone who had just been assigned AO (since the pay increases ended for this year) who was on EO pt 1, did you go to AO pt 1 or pt 2?

My friend was put on pt 2 in this situation like 8 months ago but I've heard different things and I think it might have changed with the increases.

TIA