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Job Information Senior Compliance Officers (Level 7) (5 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 Information

Job Type Full-time

Department Executive Agency

Category Agriculture / Horticulture

Posted 28-01-2023

Job Status

Start Publishing 28-01-2023

Stop Publishing 08-02-2023

Description

Applications are invited to fill the following vacant posts in the National Fisheries Authority: Senior Compliance Officers (Level 7) (5 posts) (Clarendon/St. Catherine, St. Elizabeth/Manchester, Westmoreland/Hanover, St. James/Trelawney/St. Mary and St. Ann) Fisheries Compliance, Licensing & Statistics Division/Compliance Branch, salary range $2,272,568 $2,794,973 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Compliance (Level 9), the Senior Compliance Officer (Level 7) exercises responsibility within his/her assigned geographical zone, for a range of compliance, enforcement and related activities and procedures. The Officer also provides advice and guidance on adherence to the Fisheries Act 2018 and various fisheries related regulations, agreements and conventions.

The incumbent is also responsible to conduct compliance inspections, investigations and reviews to ensure the conservation, protection and effective management of the Natural Fisheries Resources and to facilitate sustained Fisheries exploration; and to develop initiatives and programmes to maximize fullest potential of the Fisheries Sector.

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative:

Participates in the formulation and review of compliance standards and processes;
Monitors the implementation of policies, programmes and projects in the assigned geographical zone and assures that work is carried out within the agreed targets and budgetary provisions;
Drafts compliance procedures, recommends changes to standards, procedures, Work Plans and guidelines to achieve desired results;
Provides guidance and advice to staff supervised and to internal and external stakeholders;
Organizes data collection and entries to ensure quality control of data.

Technical/Professional:

Conducts compliance inspections, investigations, reviews, assesses and patrols to ensure compliance with the Fisheries Act 2018 and various fisheries related regulations and makes recommendations or takes necessary action;
Undertakes preparatory plans and activities for various compliance and enforcement exercises and takes the necessary action to ensure safety, security and proper use of physical resources;
Liaises and co-ordinates with representatives of other Agencies involved in Compliance and Enforcement Programmes for example the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Jamaica Defence Force and supports the development of a culture of compliance;
Institutes controls and documents procedures;
Examines the licences of anglers and fishers for conformity to legislation and necessary recommendations and makes the necessary recommendations or takes required action;
Undertakes the catching, measuring, examination of fish, assess their health and releases fish as required;
Conducts work on streams and riverbanks to improve and strengthen habitats;
Provides advice about the location of fish stock and develops initiatives to strengthen culture Fisheries;
Responds to general enquiries and complaints from the public and implements procedural changes to improve operational efficiency with respect to work in his/her assigned zone;
Collects, compiles and analyses data and information on compliance issues and submits to inform management decisions;
Records and disseminates information;
Updates professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars and participates in the development and conduct of training programmes and workshops;
Prepares evidence and statements for prosecution of cases and gives expert evidence at Court Hearings and proceedings;
Participates in the conduct of studies, surveys and interviews to inform plans, programmes and policies for the Branch and compiles data to analyse compliance issues;
Writes a variety of reports, briefs, notes and documents for submission to the Compliance Manager.

Human Resource Management:

Allocates and schedules work, develops Work Plans, performance targets and monitors and evaluates work for adherence to standards and procedures;
Supervises, motivates, appraises and trains staff;
Provides leadership, training and guidance to direct reports and ensures that the needs of staff are identified and addressed;
Participates in the Orientation Programme for staff;
Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Division/Unit and recommends transfer, promotions, termination and leave in accordance with the established Human Resource policies and procedures;
Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and Organization’s goals
Performs other related duties that may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent team building, leadership and management skills
Excellent influencing and people management skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good customer relations and quality focus skills
Excellent analytical thinking skills
Ability to negotiate, think strategically and solve complex problems
Ability to analyze and interpret information for decision-making
Ability to act quickly, decisively and effectively in high pressure situations

Technical:

Good knowledge of the Fisheries Act 2018
Sound knowledge of the policies and procedures of the National Fisheries Authority
Good knowledge of the Public Sector laws, rules and guidelines
Sound knowledge of compliance and enforcements strategies and techniques
Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

Bachelors’ Degree in Marine Biology/Life Sciences, Natural Sciences or equivalent qualifications;
Training in compliance and enforcement strategies and techniques;
Two (2) years related experience in a comparable working environment.

Special Condition Associated with the Job

Position involves extensive fieldwork including visiting fishing beaches, fish landing sites and aquaculture farms island wide;
Required to travel locally and overseas for short periods;
May occasionally be exposed to situations where personal safety and security may be at risk;
May occasionally be required to work on weekends;
Exposure to hostile clientele and working in volatile communities.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 6th February, 2023 to:

Senior Director

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.