Mayo County Council invites applications, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which future relevant vacancies for Clerical Officer (Grade III) may be filled.   

The Clerical Officer is the entry-level administrative grade in Local Authorities (LA’s) in the country.     

As part of the Local Authority’s commitment to provide quality services to citizens, the Clerical Officer will assist in delivering a wide range of services across the organization. Clerical Officers provide a point of contact for customers to carry out their business and access information about the Councils services. 

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

1. 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 

2. have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard. 

or 

3. 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 

4. have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills.