Local Government Jobs Ireland Hiring for Clerical Officer Job at Leitrim , Ireland Full Time

Administrative

Grade 3

€26,614 to €43,245

Annual Salary

Leitrim

Temporary

Job Summary

Clerical Officers make a valuable contribution to the provision of the Local Authority’s services. The Clerical Officer is a key support position within the Council, providing a comprehensive general administrative and clerical support to a section or department. The Clerical Officer works as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. He/she will also be required to operate the Local Authority’s existing and future ICT systems as part of their work.
The duties of a Clerical Officer are varied and can involve assignment to different parts of the organisation or different areas of work. The work of the Clerical Officer requires that employees in the role function in a flexible manner and work effectively together as a team to deliver required outcomes or outputs. Clerical Officers provide a point of contact for customers to carry out their business and access information about the Council’s services. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence.

1.Character
Each candidate shall be of good character.

2. Health
Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Education, training, experience, etc


Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certification Vocational Programme. (At least Grade B in Foundation Level Mathematics and Grade C in Foundation Level Irish may be considered as equivalent to Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme);

Or

(b) have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard;

Or

(c) have had at least two year’s previous service in the office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State;

Or

(d) have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills.

Note: Candidates should ensure that they submit a copy of their educational qualifications with their application form if eligibility is being determined under (a) or (b) above.