Assistant Surveyor (Level 5)

Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Snr. Surveyor (Geodetic)/Snr. Hydrographic Surveyor, as assigned. Job Purpose: Assist with the execution of surveys for establishment and maintenance of the Geodetic Control Network and the production of topographic plans and hydrographic smooth sheets. 💰$2,803,771 - $3,770,760 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Pre-field research undertaken
  • • Field observations carried out
  • • Computations and data processing carried out
  • • Topographic plans and hydrographic sheets drafted
  • • Geodetic and photo-point controls descriptions drafted
  • • Surveying instruments and equipment maintained
  • • Technical and other related assignment reports prepared

• Managing/Administrative:

  • • Coordinates the work of Field Assistants and labourers on field assignments

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Carries out survey observations and measurements for topographic, geodetic and hydrographic surveys
  • • Records and processes data collected from observations
  • • Drafts topographic plans and hydrographic sheets from processed data
  • • Drafts geodetic and photo-point control descriptions
  • • Assists with maintenance of survey instruments and equipment in accordance with established safety guidelines
  • • Undertakes searches and investigations for information required in preparation for field assignments
  • • Assists with the preparation of expenditure and technical reports for assignments
  • • Conduct the checking of GNSS/EDM equipment against the National Calibration Network and the preparation of accuracy reports
  • • Other Responsibilities
  • • Keeps abreast of trends and changes in surveying
  • • Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Supervisor

• Performance Indicators:

  • • Preparatory work for assignments are carried out within the established procedures
  • • Topographic and hydrographic plans and sheets are submitted in a timely manner to supervisor
  • • Data collected and processed on a timely basis
  • • Reports are accurate and submitted within agreed timeframe
  • • Drafts for geodetic and photo-point descriptions are done in accordance with standard practice
  • • Safety and quality standards are consistently observed in the execution of field work
  • • Instruments and equipment are maintained to established safety standard

• Resources Managed:

  • • Survey instruments and equipment
  • • Computer equipment

Required Skills

• • Good interpersonal skills
• • Good oral and written communication skills
• • Sound time management skills
• • Sound knowledge of Land Surveying observation techniques
• • Excellent computation skills
• • Competence in the use of related computer applications
• • Sound Work Ethics

Qualifications

• • BSc. Degree in Land Surveying or equivalent qualifications
OR
• • Diploma in Land Surveying and two (2) years working experience in Land Surveying
• • Seaman’s Certificate of Nationality

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Exposure to unsafe/unhealthy environment, insects, fumes and hilly terrain or marine environment during field visits
  • • Long periods of walking or standing
  • • Extended periods of working with figures and drafting

• Authority to:

  • • Hire casual labour on field assignment.
  • • Make expenditure of funds as approved for field assignment

A letter of application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than Friday, April 18, 2025 to ✉️ jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development National Land Agency 8 Ardenne Road Kingston 10 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. ⚠️ Note: We appreciate all responses but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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