Assistant Environmental Officer (Level 6)

Summary

The position of Assistant Environmental Officer involves the active implementation, participation and engagement in programs, activities, and projects geared towards ensuring the protection, conservation, and effective management of the nation’s Freshwater Water Resources. Salary Range: 💰 $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Attend stakeholder meetings, and provide information, feedback, and updates regarding the management, Conservation, and protection of Freshwater Resources.
• • Bauxite Environmental Review Committee, Development Approval Committee, River Rafting Committee, Technical Review Committee.
• • Conduct and participate in studies aimed at understanding the state, trend, and disparities within various water resources and/or areas.
• • Conduct in-field analysis, water quality sampling and water level measurement.
• • Conduct accuracy quality-check and update WRA’s Water Quality Database.
• • Assess and make recommendation for Land Subdivision, and Housing and Industrial developments with the aim of protecting and conserving water resources as a part of the development Approval Process.
• • Assess and make recommendations regarding proposed discharge sites, and the Level of Sewage treatment required for specific areas and activities, to protect water Resources.
• • Assess and make recommendations regarding permit applications, to protect water Resources.
• • Represent the Authority at Public Education Forums. Make presentations, interact with, and provide information to various stakeholders regarding the mandate of the WRA for example World Water Day celebration, World Wetland Day celebration.
• • Assist and provide information and data to internal and external stakeholders.
• • Assist with the development of Pollution and flood vulnerability maps.
• • Conduct Investigation for reported water quality and quantity breaches.
• • Compile reports and escalate situations where necessary.
• • Ensure equipment are properly calibrated and functioning at all times.

Required Skills

• • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Ability
• • Critical Thinking and Analytics
• • Detail oriented
• • Effective Communication (Oral and written)
• • Innovative, Decisive, Flexible
• • Teamwork and Collaboration
• • Presentation and Report writing
• • Business Conduct and Ethics.
• • Map interpretation and analysis.
• • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• • Working understanding of the coordinate system
• • Working Knowledge of Environmental Entities and their Mandate
• • Knowledge of the chemical Compositions of water.
• • Knowledge of and experience in hydrology and utilizing GIS applications in hydrology.
• • Knowledge of Environment, point and non-point sources of pollution
• • Knowledge of the Policies, Regulations and Guidelines associated with the Management of Water resources and the Environment.
• • Knowledge of sewage treatment methods and design.
• • Ability to interpret and analyze Developmental Blueprints
• • Ability to swim would be an asset.

Qualifications

• • B.Sc. in Environmental Science/ Natural Resources Management/Geochemistry OR B.Sc. in Eco hydrology OR B.Sc. Degree in Environmental Chemistry.
• • Five (5) years’ experience in a similar position.
• • Experience or Training in Water Quality Monitoring and analysis.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Site visits, Inspections, and investigations in various areas.
  • • Use of specialized equipment for carrying out duties.
  • • Exposed heavy-flowing Rivers and other hazardous water bodies.
  • • Exposure to Hazardous material.
  • • Traversing hilly terrains during normal and extreme weather conditions.
  • • Working on weekends may be required.

NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 NOTE: No email or hand delivered application will be accepted. We appreciate your interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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