Assistant Superintendent (SOG/ST 7)

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Roads and Works, the Assistant Superintendent assists in establishing and implementing projects and programmes within the Municipality in accordance with the appropriate statutes, regulations, bi-laws, and policies. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 - $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Responsible to the Superintendent of Roads and Works and the Deputy Superintendent for all matters relating to the purview of Roads and Works operations in his assigned division(s);
• • Supervise and give technical advice to the Works Overseer and other technical staff under his supervision;
• • Implement works that are of a technical nature and above the level of a Works Overseer;
• • Implement, supervise, and inspect construction, maintenance, renovation, upkeep, etc., works being done to all parochial properties, inclusive of roads, bridges, drains, buildings, public beaches, cemeteries, etc.;
• • Prepare estimates, requisitions, bills of quantities, and contract documents to effect works on all parochial infrastructures, inclusive of buildings, land, and civil components;
• • Prepare bills/certificates for payment to work contractors and suppliers of goods and services satisfactorily done on the Council's behalf;
• • Procure goods and services in accordance with the Government Procurement Guidelines;
• • Prepare and implement monthly work programs;
• • Prepare and submit to the Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent of Roads and Works monthly reports, weekly itineraries, project status reports, and summaries of all meetings attended;
• • Investigate, prepare, and submit breach reports for all suspected breaches to the Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent;
• • Serve notices for acts that are in contravention of the Parochial Roads Act;
• • Investigate and submit reports to the Superintendent on complaints of matters affecting the Corporation's parochial responsibilities, including damage reports after disasters;
• • Professionally advise the Council on technical issues relating to infrastructural and civil development;
• • Interface with the public in an advisory capacity on matters relating to infrastructural and civil development;
• • Attend, along with or represent the Superintendent and/or Deputy Superintendent of Roads and Works, meetings, site visits, tours, or any other occasions when requested by either of them;
• • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of the Department from time to time.

Required Skills

• • Knowledge of building principles and practices, including pertinent specialties;
• • Must have knowledge of the various development application processes;
• • Oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public;
• • Problem-solving skills to gather relevant information to assist in solving practical problems;
• • Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously;
• • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed;
• • Ability to use interactive computer systems to aid applicants in the submission of applications.

Qualifications

• • Diploma in Construction Engineering or related discipline from the University of Technology or a recognized university;
• • Experience in interpreting maps, subdivision, building plans and other spatial plans;
• • Minimum of two (2) years' experience in carrying out major infrastructure work.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than 14th March, 2025 to: Secretary Local Government Services Commission Office of the Services Commissions Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex 2nd Floor, G Block 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4

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