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Building Officer (LEVEL 6)

National Works Agency Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica Updated: May 8, 2025

Summary

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica, is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position. Building Officer (LEVEL 6) 💰Salary: $4,266,270 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to discharge their responsibilities through the attainment of key outputs which include but are not limited to the following:

• Properly document and discharge maintenance requests within agreed schedules.
• Prioritize and immediately attend to repairs that relate to lighting, air conditioning, safety, and security.
• Proactively communicate by notifying complainants about the status of their issues.
• Ensure maintenance activities are done in a manner that utilizes the best material, trades, and supervision, etc.
• Prepare comprehensive budgets.
• Ensure repairs to the physical plant are done against the background of budgetary provision and constraints.

Required Skills

• Highly developed Management Skills.
• Highly developed technical skills and knowledge of building maintenance and construction.
• Highly developed contract management skills.
• Strong supervisory skills and a team player.
• Good appreciation of quality management standards.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Contract Supervision skills.
• Technical report writing and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in building/property management.
• Working knowledge of Government procurement procedures.
• Experience in Building Inspection and other related areas.
• Specialized training in contract management, property/building maintenance.

Additional Information and Instructions

Submitted application in writing no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to: Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations National Works Agency 140 Maxfield Avenue Kingston 10 OR 📧 Email: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted.