Clerical Officer Dublin City Council

Koolkat1 · 31-07-2023 11:42am #1

Hi guys,

I was offered a position in DCC once i complete a medical and ref check.

I was wondering can anyone give me an insight of what it is like to work for DCC as the nerves are hitting now and i am afraid i will make the wrong decision leaving my current job.

Also What kind of perks are offered with the Council? I.e. Annual leave, flexi, and is it easy to advance as i will be taking a drop in wages if i take it.

Zipppy · 02-08-2023 4:52pm

Standard Al is 30 days pa, Flexi is 13 days pa (assuming you work up the leave) , standard working day is 7 hours (ex lunch) Flexi hours are a core of 10 to 12 and 2.30 to 3.30, so you must work these hours but can start as early as 7.30 and stay as late as 6.30. Work your hours around thus subject to local management / business needs.

Advancement is SLOW.

Many COs remain at a CO for many years before a competition for Assistant Staff Officer arrives, then there the application, interview process, formations of panels. Promotion secured based solely on performance in the interview.

There are annual salary increments, but they're not huge.

Family friendly policies apply such as availability to work a shorter working year (6 weeks less but unpaid of course) parental / maternity leave etc.

Support with further education is also given.

Your decision really depends on your current role and salary level and how secure it is.