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Executive Officer

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    Public Appointments Service
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    Ref: #JOB-2433546
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    Ireland,
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    No of positions: 26
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    41.15 hours per week
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    38419.00 - 62601.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 11 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 23 Feb 2026

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The competition is for the role of Executive Officer (EO) grade. Multiple vacancies will be filled from the competition. Executive Officers are employed in all Government
Departments/Offices in the Civil Service, covering a wide range of functional
responsibilities. The grade of Executive Officer is the entry level to junior management in
the Civil Service dealing directly with the public in support of services provided to
them by the Civil Service.  In order to be effective in the role of an Executive Officer in the Civil Service, candidates need to be:
interested in public affairs and committed to the concept of public service;
capable of planning and organising people and resources to meet goals, targets and objectives;
understanding and sensitive in dealing with others, and persuasive when communicating in general;
interested in making sure all tasks are completed to a very high standard;
willing to share ideas and information with people, with the purpose of achieving a particular result;
enthusiastic about working as part of a team;
capable of presenting written material in a clear, concise, comprehensive and convincing manner;
fully committed to achieving quality results;
capable of using initiative as and when appropriate;
able to conduct an in-depth review of intricate, non-routine subject areas and make appropriate recommendations.
Executive Officers are engaged in critical analysis of proposals and reports and in examining
the more complex, non-routine cases on which decisions are required. They are involved in
a wide range of roles and activities, including: researching and drafting proposals relating to
policy issues and legislation; acting as junior managers in Government Departments;
responsibilities for managing operations and, after some experience, large numbers of
people and other resources.  This position is based nationwide.
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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