Physical Planning Coordinator (GMG/AM 4)

Summary

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is inviting applications from suitably qualified officers to fill the vacant post of Physical Planning Coordinator (GMG/AM 4). Under the direction of the Director, Physical Planning and Sustainable Development, the Physical Planning Coordinator is responsible for assisting with and supporting the processing of development applications, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders. The salary for this position ranges from $2,803,771 to $3,770,761 per annum, plus any applicable allowances.

Responsibilities

• • Maintaining the Development Application Register.
• • Reviewing and assessing building and subdivision applications for regulatory compliance.
• • Coordinating the circulation of applications to relevant agencies following established standards.
• • Monitoring circulated applications and liaising with stakeholders and referral agencies to secure timely compliance.
• • Providing guidance to applicants and the public on development application procedures.
• • Contributing to the preparation of public education materials as required.
• • Preparing recommendations and related documents for the Planning and Development Committee.
• • Drafting resolutions embodying terms and conditions of approval.
• • Providing guidance to interns or temporary staff as needed.
• • Interviewing and advising members of the public and official representatives.
• • Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Skills

• Core Competencies:

  • • Highly developed professional disposition.
  • • Good oral communication.
  • • Good written communication.
  • • Customer/citizen focused orientation.
  • • Teamwork & Cooperation.
  • • Unquestioned integrity.
  • • Developed interpersonal skills.
  • • Ability to build rapport with team/stakeholders to harness collective solutions.
  • • Possess innovativeness in resolving disputes.
  • • Possess the relevant skills to use and manipulate relevant ICT hardware and software.

• Technical Competencies:

  • • Ability to identify data and analyze trends.
  • • Experience in using geographic information software.
  • • Knowledge of the social and environmental effects of proposed plans and the best practices in design and aesthetics.
  • • Knowledge of transport planning and environmental impact assessment.
  • • Good knowledge of the regulatory controls and approval processes for building development/approval.
  • • Good knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., Town and Planning Act.
  • • Well-developed skills in stakeholder engagement.
  • • Excellent human relations.
  • • Good problem-solving.

Qualifications

• • Diploma in Planning Technology from a Tertiary Institution.
• • Three (3) years of experience in an organization with Physical Planning functions.
• • Equivalent combination of experience and education.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • The working environment is fast-paced with ongoing interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure.

Applications must be submitted no later than June 6, 2025, to: Secretary Local Government Services Office of the Services Commissions Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex 2nd Floor, G Block 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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