Field Assistant (Level 2)

Summary

The successful candidate will report to Surveyors, Chief Field Assistant, Assistant Surveyors Job Purpose: To support the efficient execution of the various types of survey projects undertaken by survey teams. 💰$1,181,428 - $1,588,889 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Survey measurements conducted
  • • Survey marks planted
  • • Survey Equipment maintained
  • • Casual labourers identified

• Key Responsibility Areas:

  • • Assists the Surveyor, Assistant Surveyor or Chief Field Assistant with the identification of casual labourers in the clearing of survey lines and other activities related to the survey operation
  • • Assists in taking survey measurements
  • • Assists in setting temporary and permanent survey marks
  • • Assists with the general care and maintenance of survey equipment

• Other:

  • • Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Supervisor

• Performance Indicators:

  • • Measurements are conducted promptly
  • • Temporary and permanent survey marks are properly installed to aid in the taking of survey measurements and future recovery
  • • Maintenance and care of equipment is effectively done to ensure proper operation

• Resources Managed:

  • • Survey equipment/instruments

Required Skills

• • Willingness to work in an outdoor environment
• • Ability to learn quickly
• • Ability to work with a team

Qualifications

• • Secondary School leaving Certificate

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Working in difficult terrain
  • • Long hours in the field
  • • Carrying of survey instruments/equipment
  • • Exposure to adverse weather conditions and difficult and hazardous environmental conditions [insects and vegetation]

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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