Intermediate role in a government department reporting to the Executive Officer.
Work Environment
Civil Service - Staff Officers typically work in the following Career Sectors:
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Qualities - Civil Service - Staff Officer
The competencies required for the Staff Officer role in the public services are as follows:
Thinking Analysis/ Problem Solving
- Accurately gathers information required and presents it clearly;
- demonstrates thoroughness and accuracy in tracking back information.
- Considers issues thoroughly before making proposals/ recommendations.
- Handles and manipulates numerical information.
Decision Making & Judgment
- Evaluates information available before making decisions.
- Follows through on decisions made, taking responsibility where appropriate.
People - Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Demonstrates tact and diplomacy when dealing with others, treats others with respect and builds rapport by remaining polite and approachable at all times with others.
- Team-working Team Facilitation; Empowers team members to work towards team goals using a balance of participation, guidance and devolved decision making.
Results Planning & Managing Resources
- Plans and prioritises to meet targets, delegates work appropriately, monitors and reviews progress against plans and develops contingency plans to ensure targets are met.
Managing & Developing People Getting the Best from Others;
- Supervises others by providing clear direction and monitoring performance and attendance.
- Provides coaching and development when required.
- Delegates tasks, distributes work fairly and treats others consistently.
- Values and rewards the contribution of others.
Customer Focus
- Demonstrates commitment to meeting the needs of both internal and external customers in an efficient and effective way.
Commitment to Quality Results
- Strives to achieve quality by checking and monitoring work for accuracy and ensuring guidelines and procedures are followed.
Personal Self Awareness, Development & Confidence
- Is committed to developing own knowledge base and applies this.
Flexibility & Change Orientation
- Shows openness and a willingness to adopt new ways of working and involves others in change.
- Implements change.
Interests - Civil Service - Staff Officer
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
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Last Updated: April, 2015
Pay & Salary - Civil Service - Staff Officer
Salary Range (thousands per year)* €34k - €46k
Data Source(s):
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Last Updated: April, 2020
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
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Labour Market Updates - Civil Service - Staff Officer
This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).
The changes in classification as a result of the introduction of the new Labour Force Survey in 2017 are partly responsible for the strong employment growth rate for this occupation, although employment also grew strongly between 2019 and 2020, and continued to grow in 2022. Those employed are primarily female (69%), working full-time (90%), and over half (55%) held third-level qualifications. With a higher than average share of persons employed aged 55 years and older (31% compared to 19% for all occupations), replacement demand is likely to result in opportunities opening up for these roles even if employment growth slows.
There was a significant number of vacancies advertised online for clerical officer roles across the civil service and Government administration roles. However, recent job hires for 2022 far exceeded employment growth indicating that job churn is a feature of this occupation. While job openings are set to continue, upskilling and reskilling may also be required for those already employed in these occupations in order to reach targets set out in the Civil Service Renewal Plan 2024 in areas such as in digital skills.
Useful Contacts - Civil Service - Staff Officer
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Public Appointments Service
- Chapter House, 26/30 Abbey Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 C7W6
- (01) 858 7400 or Local: 1890 44 9999
- [email protected]
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