Grade III - Clerical Officer

Grade III – Clerical Officer (Temporary, Fixed Term & Specific Purpose Contracts) Ref: G3TS23

The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to fill temporary, fixed term and specific purpose vacancies at Grade III Clerical Officer level as they arise within the organisation. Vacancies may initially be based within City of Dublin ETBs Head Office and also throughout the scheme in our schools/colleges and centres.

Head Office Departments: Finance, HR, Corporate Services, IT

City of Dublin ETB Scheme outside Head Office: Schools & Colleges, Adult Education, Training Centres, Youthreach Centres, Prisons and any other centres under the aegis of City of Dublin ETB. Essential Requirements

• Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examinations (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational preparation) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable standard to Leaving Certificate or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.
• Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role.
• Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard.
• High level of ICT competence, in particular Microsoft Packages.
• Ability to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of financial systems such as SUN SYSTEMs.
• Knowledge and/or experience in preparing and interpreting financial data.
• Relevant Finance experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative within a flexible, co-operative and team structure.
• Proven record as a team player.
• Self-motivating, flexible and results focused.
• Goal oriented in a manner that ensures work is comprehensively completed.
• Understand the main features and current challenges of public service and regulatory reform.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The general duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office: • Provide office support, answer queries and telephone service. • Preparation, checking and processing data. • Maintaining and updating records as required. • Create and update records and databases. • Prioritising work activities in line with set deadlines, as required. • Minute taking. • Assisting in the preparation of reports to tight deadlines when required. Click Apply Now to visit our careers page for more information!