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Aquaculture Engineering Specialist (Level 8)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Agriculture / Horticulture
Posted
29-07-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
29-07-2024
Stop Publishing
08-08-2024
Applications are invited to fill the following vacant post in the National Fisheries Authority: Aquaculture Engineering Specialist (Level 8) - Aquaculture Division/ Aquaculture Extension Services Branch, salary range $5,198,035 -$6,990,779 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Director, Aquaculture Extension Services, the Aquaculture Engineering Specialist is responsible for managing and co-ordinating all activities for the construction/renovation of fish ponds, marine cages and other holding facilities for fish culture.
There is a requirement for the incumbent to conduct surveys of sites and design blueprints for the layout of aquaculture/mariculture facilities and fish ponds. The incumbent also determines the location, specification and design of water control and drainage structures.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Participates in the preparation of the work programmes, plans and budget for the Aquaculture Extension Services Branch;
- Supervises the preparation of work plans for direct reports and monitors to ensure that work is carried out as planned and that established targets are met;
- Represents the Aquaculture Extension Services Branch at conferences, seminars and workshops on aquaculture and related matters;
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reports, papers, briefs and other documents for submission to the Director, Aquaculture Extension Services;
Technical/Professional:
- Facilitates the construction, installation, renovation of fish holding facilities e.g. ponds, marine cages, concrete tanks or other structures for the holding of fish;
- Conducts site surveys to determine the layout and placement of fish ponds/marine cages and other fish holding structures on the site;
- Prepares blue print for the layout of the aquaculture/mariculture facilities and fish ponds;
- Provides supervision for the clearance of land for the construction of ponds for fish culture;
- Supervises the construction and renovation of fish ponds consistent with design and specifications;
- Identifies the location, specification and design of water control structures specific to the site at which the construction of the fish pond or other fish holding facility is being constructed;
- Identifies the location, specification and design of drainage infrastructure for fish ponds or other fish holding facility;
- Assists in the identification of the appropriate resources (e.g. earth moving equipment) required to facilitate the construction of fish ponds/aquaculture facility.
Human Resource:
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommends and/or initiates corrective action, where necessary;
- Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching;
- Makes recommendations to ensure that the welfare and developmental needs of subordinate staff are clearly identified and addressed;
- Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and Organization’s goals;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good leadership and management skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong customer relations skills;
- Strong problem solving and conflict management skills;
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Computer applications and software.
Technical:
- Sound knowledge of the Fisheries Act and related regulations and guidelines;
- Sound knowledge of the policies and procedures of the National Fisheries Authority;
- Excellent Knowledge of surveying methodologies and techniques for the layout and construction of fish ponds, marine cages and other aquaculture facilities;
- Sound Knowledge of aquaculture/civil engineering theories, principles and practices;
- Sound Knowledge of machinery used in the construction of fish ponds, marine cages and support infrastructure;
- Working knowledge of the nature and properties of soils;
- Working knowledge of water currents, wind and wave actions;
- General awareness of environmental factors that impact or are affected by aquaculture;
- Ability to interpret the suitability of climatic and watershed conditions to determine the suitability of sites for the establishment or installation of an aquaculture facility;
- Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Civil Engineering or other Engineering Degree;
- Post Graduate/Specialized training in the construction and design of marine cages, fish farms and fish ponds;
- Three (3) years’ experience in a comparable working environment;
- SCUBA Certification and dive experience would be an asset.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- Exposure to challenges and crises which require response at very short notice;
- May be necessary to wear protective clothing at times, e.g. rubber boots and to dive underwater;
- Some exposure to long hours in the sun, dust and water;
- Required to travel locally and overseas;
- Exposure to hostile clientele and working in volatile communities;
- Must be physically fit and able to work productively in a “hands on” work environment
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 7th August, 2024 to:
Senior Director
Corporate Services Division
National Fisheries Authority
2c Newport East
Kingston 11
Corporate Services Division
National Fisheries Authority
2c Newport East
Kingston 11
Email: fisherieshr@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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