Chief Photolithographer (Level 6)

Summary

The successful candidate will report to the Manager, Topographic and Hydrographic Surveys Job Purpose: To provide high quality maps, aerial photo products, photographic prints and survey plans for the Agency and customers 💰$3,501,526 -$4,709,163 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Policies, procedures and objectives implemented
  • • Performance appraisals conducted
  • • Reports developed
  • • Training delivered
  • • Instruments and equipment maintained
  • • Materials and supplies monitored and sourced
  • • Incoming jobs reviewed and tasks delegated

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Provides leadership through example and the sharing of knowledge and skills
  • • Ensures the implementation of objectives and assesses results
  • • Delegates tasks to employees and monitors progress
  • • Ensures employees comply with policies and procedures of the Unit
  • • Conducts performance appraisals in accordance with established guidelines
  • • Prepares reports on the progress of activities in the Unit
  • • Monitors the stock of materials and supplies used by the Unit and makes requisition for replenishment as is required
  • • Liaises with suppliers regarding the sourcing of materials and supplies
  • • Maintains a record of attendance of members of the Unit
  • • Assists with the selection of staff

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Undertakes the execution of complex jobs.
  • • Reviews incoming jobs to determine the type of process and the level and nature of preparation required before assigning work.
  • • Reviews and coordinates the printing of approved documents form digital files.
  • • Checks finished jobs for completeness, quality and accuracy and prepares costing if necessary.
  • • Ensures instruments and equipment are properly maintained and undertakes minor repairs as necessary or recommends major repairs, replacement or procurement.
  • • Assists with the design and delivery of training programmes for staff in the unit.

• Other:

  • • Keeps abreast with trends and changes in the discipline and recommends changes where appropriate
  • • Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Manager

• Performance Indicators:

  • • Policies and procedures are documented and implemented in a timely manner
  • • Objectives are clearly defined so that there is a significant reduction of rework
  • • Work programmes are designed to achieve corporate objectives
  • • Staff is effective and efficient
  • • Reports are complete, accurate and submitted on time
  • • Performance appraisals submitted as agreed with the appropriate recommendations
  • • Equipment and instruments are maintained to reduce significantly down time
  • • Materials and supplies are consistently at adequate level
  • • Standard of accuracy and quality is consistently maintained
  • • High quality prints and photographic reproductions are produced

• Resources Managed:

  • • Digital plotters, scanners, photographic machines and equipment
  • • Database
  • • Chemicals and materials
  • • Aerial photographic library and maps

Required Skills

• • Excellent interpersonal skills
• • Ability to communicate at all levels
• • Good planning and organising skills
• • Excellent knowledge of lithography and high professional competence in the operation of related machines and equipment
• • Excellent knowledge of photography and photographic reproduction processes and high professional competence in the operation of related instruments and equipment.

Qualifications

• • Technologist Diploma in Aerial Survey Photography from an Earth Sciences institution
• • Specialized training in photolithography and photography
• • At least three (3) years experience in a related position
• • Certificate in Supervisory Management

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Exposure to corrosive chemicals, fumes, heat and other unhealthy conditions associated with the reprographic processes
  • • Long periods of standing
  • • Visual fatigue

• Authority to:

  • • Deploy staff
  • • Recommend leave
  • • Recommend training
  • • Source and request materials

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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