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Compliance Officer (GMG/SEG 2) - 4 posts
Company Information
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
Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
Category
Engineering
Posted
14-03-2025
Job Status
Start Publishing
14-03-2025
Stop Publishing
19-03-2025
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT): Compliance Officer (GMG/SEG 2) (Vacant) 4 posts - (Government Electrical Regulator)
Salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 per annum.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Senior Compliance Officer, the Compliance Officer is responsible for conducting reviews and investigations of the work carried out by Registered Electricians and Licensed Electrical Inspectors, to ensure adherence to the governing electrical standards and codes.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with Department’s
Operational Plan; - Provides input for the development of Operational Plans;
- Represents the organization, as appropriate, at various local, regional and international conventions, workshops and meetings on policy or regulatory matters.
Technical/Professional:
- Reviews work carried out by inspectors, electricians and technical electrical assistants against established standards;
- Conducts follow up reviews on inspectors where breeches are identified;
- Conducts special investigations and post-accident inspections;
- Investigates complaints made by the public against inspectors deemed to have acted in contravention of the Electricity Act and Regulations and any other related legal document/policy; monitors the progress of investigations and reviews and signs off on investigation reports produced by inspectors;
- Prepares reports on reviews conducted and makes recommendations for appropriate action, as necessary;
- Updates electronic system with details of reviews conducted and required action, based on findings from the review;
- Keeps abreast of trends in the industry and makes recommendations for improving the audit and investigation process;
- Provides technical advice to the Senior Compliance Officer on matters related to reviews and investigations;
- Performs any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and objectives of the job.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team as well as alone
- Results oriented
- Good analytical and investigative skills
- Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Good planning and organization skills
Technical:
- Sound knowledge of the Electricity Act and Regulations
- Sound knowledge of Electrical Technology
- In depth understanding of safety codes and regulations and safety management principles
- Good stakeholder management and relationship building skills
- Ability to prepare reports, formulate positions on issues, articulate opinions concisely conveying necessary information and make and defend recommendations
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline;
- Three (3) years’ relevant experience;
- Must be a Registered Electrician.
OR - Associate Degree in Electrical Installation or equivalent;
- Five (5) years’ relevant experience;
- Must be a Registered Electrician.
Special Condition Associated with the Job
- May be required to travel islandwide.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Thursday, 20th March, 2025 to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 10
Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport
PCJ Building
36 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 10
Email: hr@mtw.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications should include the names and positions of two (2) senior persons who can provide a character and work-related reference.
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