Senior ICT Specialist HEO December 2023

Ray666

Any updates or news regarding the position of Senior ICT Specialist HEO for December 2023, subsequent to the interviews.

Following the interview process, I was informed that I have been placed on the order of merit. However, since then, I have not received any further communication regarding the status of the position or the next steps in the process.

JTra2024

Hi, same for myself. Placed in top 10 OOM but have not heard a word since.

Ray666

I contacted the public office, but they haven't initiated the recruitment process. Are you aware of the available job openings for this position, and are there any positions located outside of Dublin?

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121689815#Comment_121689815

Do you have information on the number of available positions, or was this question addressed during the interview?

JTra2024

I got no further information, they are awaiting requests from all depts for placements. Last note I received said they place the first 5 OOM

JustJohn91

Hi All,

Just got results for Batch 2 of the Digital Business Engagement stream. Placed in top 10. Just wondering if anyone knows how many were placed in Batch 1 to get an idea of my actual place in the OOM.

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121802589#Comment_121802589

you can reach out to Public Jobs office on 018587400 number to find about the OOM

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121765597#Comment_121765597

could you share the information booklet for the campaign please

liamolowend

Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone has heard of any movement on this for the second round?

I'm trying to get an idea of timeframe.

Thanks in advance :)

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121866095#Comment_121866095

Presently undergoing pre-employment screenings. How about you? Have you received any confirmation regarding the location and department?

liamolowend

Thanks for that.

Heard nothing since getting my place on the panel. But I was in the second bunch to be interviewed so it hasn't been that long in fairness.

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121868405#Comment_121868405

I'm unsure whether you've applied for the HEO or EO role in Digital Business Engagement

liamolowend

Applied for the HEO panel.

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121878079#Comment_121878079

In February 2024, some individuals have already been assigned to their respective departments, while others are currently undergoing pre-clearance checks. Have you received your Order of Merit placement, and is your preferred location outside of Dublin?

liamolowend

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121878160#Comment_121878160

I received my place on the panel alright, and I put Dublin and Kildare down when I applied.

Was just curiosity in relation to how quick it is all moving. Happy to wait until I'm called.

Ray666

It typically takes 5 to 10 business days for vetting, followed by employment checks. Afterwards, the employment contract will be issued, and the entire process is expected to take between 1 to 2 months.

liamolowend

Thanks for that :)

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121879544#Comment_121879544

I'm interested in knowing at what point you selected your locations—was it during the application stage or after the order of merit? I never had the opportunity to specify a location, and I noticed Dublin seems to be the default. Will you be able to provide the information booklet?

pauliebdub

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121895932#Comment_121895932

I didn't select a location either when I applied. The booklet made it clear that most if not all of the positions would be in Dublin.

Once the Garda vetting process completes (which is where I am at the moment) does the process move quicker? Do they contact my employer at that stage?

leo333

Hi all,

Does anyone know if they've made it past the first 10 OOM? Looking to get an idea of how long the wait might be. Thanks

Ray666

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121908763#Comment_121908763

Once the vetting process is completed, both my current and former employers are contacted on the same day. Before reaching out to my current employer, permission is requested. could you provide insight into your order of merit and whether a department and location have been assigned?

pauliebdub

The vetting has been completed and they have contacted my employer for a reference earlier this week. Presumably this concludes the process and I should be offered something? I've heard nothing all week since my employer (HR) was contacted - should I be expecting an immenent offer??

Ray666

Once the current and previous employers are contacted, you'll receive an email from PAS. HR will then reach out regarding your start date and department assignment. Could you please share your order of merit and the department you were assigned?"

QuestionTime18

Hi,

Has anyone got any tips for the HEO ICT interview?

Thanks.

Daith

As with most civil services roles, have examples for the competencies and use the START method.

giseva

Does anyone know if turning down an offer would exclude an applicant from future competitions?

I reluctantly turned down an offer as the salary wasn't worth the commute, and I was expecting to start a few points up from the minimum which was offered. That wasn't an option nor was negotiation.

I had read somewhere that a candidate had turned down a particular offer, remained on a panel, and then went on to take up a second offer in another dept. I wasn't offered anything. I just got a "no longer interested" message on my profile.

There does seem to be some great opportunities at HEO and AP level when the pay and location is right. It's a shame it didn't work out for me this time. When it came to leaving my current job it meant being out of pocket for a number of years, with an increased workload to go with it.

Though, after such a long process I'm thinking I should've just accepted the offer and gotten in the door at this stage.

Daith

You should be fine to apply again. There's normally something on the application to ask if you applied before, but I think it's understandable if the position didn't suit at the time.

Starting at minimum on the scale is always a pain when you get paid more than that currently.

the_syco

I reluctantly turned down an offer as the salary wasn't worth the commute, and I was expecting to start a few points up from the minimum which was offered. That wasn't an option nor was negotiation.

Everyone starts at the lowest scale, unless you're transferring from another government job;

Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Different terms and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant”.

I'm going to guess if you were going from HEO to ICT HEO, you'd keep the same increment. They won't negotiate, as they don't need to.

I had read somewhere that a candidate had turned down a particular offer, remained on a panel, and then went on to take up a second offer in another dept. I wasn't offered anything. I just got a "no longer interested" message on my profile

The wording below is vague as hell, but I'm guessing the "at its discretion" means the below person probably asked them to be put at the end of the panel.

Should the person recommended for appointment decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it or if an additional vacancy arises the Board may, at its discretion, select and recommend another person for appointment on the results of this selection process.

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I got 40 in the I&O ICT HEO. No idea if the Infrastructure and Operations has it's own panel, or if I'm on the same panel as all of the ICT HEO's. Would anyone here know?

Winsvins

Anybody who applied for the recent June 2024 HEO ICT software dev and completed their interview?

dmaher99

Yeah I did interview and got on on OOM in 20s, just informed today.

dmaher99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122532319#Comment_122532319

Yeah I did interview and got on on OOM in 20s, just informed today.