Fumigator (SOG/ST 6) - St. James Branch

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager/Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector (SOG/ST 7), the Fumigator (SOG/ST 6), is responsible for assisting in building and maintaining an effective and efficient operation at the Export Complex and ensuring fumigation, chill, and ambient storage facilities, preclearance, produce inspection and other services available to customers. Salary Range: 💰 $$5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Records and maintains fumiscope used to monitor the fumigation process
  • • Flushes sewer system on a regular basis
  • • Attends meetings, seminars, workshops on behalf of the Unit
  • • Supervises spraying to ensure the elimination/control of pest
  • • Liaises with exporters to ensure timely delivery of produce in order to maintain fumigation schedule
  • • Makes requests for methyl bromide fumigant and ensures supply is kept at the required level
  • • Maintains and services water coolers, power wash machine, fire hose reels, camera system (CCTV), security access system, vacuum blower machine and bush cutter
  • • Prepares monthly reports on the fumigation process

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Requests pallets and other necessary equipment by facilitating their procurement
  • • Collects and transports equipment and materials purchased
  • • Trains new quarantine officers to do fumigation
  • • Arranges and performs fumigation at the Export Complex
  • • Supervises the refilling of the forklift cylinders to ensure that safety procedures are followed
  • • Conducts off-site fumigation
  • • Maintains and records regular readings of the fumiscope to monitor the fumigation process
  • • Monitors electrical cooling system for sea containers
  • • Staff needs clearly identified and addressed in timely manner
  • • Staff performance meets or exceeds set targets

• Human Resource Management:

  • • Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct report, prepares performance appraisal and recommend and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organizational goals.
  • • Provides leadership and guidance to direct report through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching.
  • • Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of staff in the Unit are clearly identified and addressed.
  • • Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals.

• Other:

  • • Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time by Export Complex Manager, Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector, Chief Technical Director and Permanent Secretary.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • • Initiative
  • • Planning and organizing skills
  • • Customer and quality focus
  • • Compliance
  • • Good interpersonal skills
  • • Ability to lead and work with team
  • • High level of integrity

• Technical:

  • • Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies
  • • Knowledge of the Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Acts, Regulations andProcedures
  • • Good understanding of the fumigation process
  • • Good understanding of equipment and building maintenance
  • • Good grasp of relevant agreements on Phytosanitary issues
  • • Good Grasp of relevant international standards
  • • Good grasp of relevant international agricultural trade issues
  • • Excellent knowledge of the operating procedures of the USDA pre-clearanceprogramme

Qualifications

• • Associate of Science degree in Agriculture, or equivalent qualification
• • Training in Fumigation techniques
• • At least three (3) years’ experience as a pest control operator

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Available to work on weekends and public holidays
  • • Exposure to the fumigant (methyl bromide)
  • • Exposure to Liquid Petroleum Gas fumes

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 to: Senior Director Human Resource Management and Development Division Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Hope Gardens Kingston 6 📧 Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm 📋 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email.

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