Compliance Officer (GMG/SEG 2)

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Officer, the Compliance Officer is responsible for conducting reviews and investigations of the work carried out by Registered Electricians and Licensed Electrical Inspectors to ensure adherence to the governing electrical standards and codes. 💰Salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with Department’s Operational Plan;
  • • Provides input for the development of Operational Plans;
  • • Represents the organization, as appropriate, at various local, regional and international conventions, workshops and meetings on policy or regulatory matters.

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Reviews work carried out by inspectors, electricians and technical electrical assistants against established standards;
  • • Conducts follow up reviews on inspectors where breeches are identified;
  • • Conducts special investigations and post-accident inspections;
  • • Investigates complaints made by the public against inspectors deemed to have acted in contravention of the Electricity Act and Regulations and any other related legal document/policy; monitors the progress of investigations and reviews and signs off on investigation reports produced by inspectors;
  • • Prepares reports on reviews conducted and makes recommendations for appropriate action, as necessary;
  • • Updates electronic system with details of reviews conducted and required action based on findings from the review;
  • • Keeps abreast of trends in the industry and makes recommendations for improving the audit and investigation process;
  • • Provides technical advice to the Senior Compliance Officer on matters related to reviews and investigations;
  • • Performs any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and objectives of the job.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral and written communication skills;
  • • Excellent Customer Service skills;
  • • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • • Good analytical and investigative skills;
  • • Good problem-solving and decision-making skills;
  • • Good planning and organization skills;
  • • Ability to work well in a team as well as alone;
  • • Results oriented.

• Technical:

  • • Sound knowledge of the Electricity Act and Regulations;
  • • Sound knowledge of Electrical Technology;
  • • In depth understanding of safety codes and regulations and safety management principles;
  • • Good stakeholder management and relationship building skills;
  • • Ability to prepare reports, formulate positions on issues, articulate opinions concisely conveying necessary information and make and defend recommendations;
  • • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline;
• • Three (3) years’ relevant experience;
• • Must be a Registered Electrician;
OR
• • Associate Degree in Electrical Installation or equivalent;
• • Five (5) years’ relevant experience;
• • Must be a Registered Electrician.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Condition Associated with the Job:

  • • May be required to travel islandwide.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Road Kingston 10 ✉️ Email: hr@mtw.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject Line: Compliance Officer (GMG/SEG 2) ⚠️ Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should include the names and positions of two (2) senior persons who can provide a character and work-related reference. Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

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