Job Information
Transport Officer (GMG/AM 4)
Company Information
Job 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 Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Category
Computer/IT
Posted
27-03-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
27-03-2024
Stop Publishing
06-04-2024
[Kingston,Jamaica ]
Description
Applications are invited to fill the following vacant post in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade: Transport Officer (GMG/AM 4) (Vacant), salary range $2,478,125 - $3,332,803 per annum.
Job Purpose
Under the directions of the Office Services Manager, the Transport Manager is required to manage and maintain the Ministry’s fleet of motor vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and manages a schedule for the Ministry’s fleet;
- Assist with the evaluation for procurement of vehicles by the Ministry’s Overseas Missions;
- Prepares quarterly efficiency reports for vehicles, including those at the Ministry’s
Overseas Missions; - Prepares and monitors the Ministry’s fleet of vehicles maintenance schedule;
- Prepares and monitor a plan for the cyclical licensing of the Ministry’s fleet along with other duties attached to operations of the fleet;
- Checks-off and handover vehicle to Drivers and other assigned officers;
- Ensures the collection of report(s) on motor vehicle accidents;
- Prepares reports, as required on motor vehicle maintenance or accidents for submission to the Director Administration, Property and Security Management, the Financial Secretary, the Auditor General and the Attorney General, if necessary;
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head of the Unit within the scope of training;
- Manages the update of motor vehicle documents for the Ministry and those assigned to the Political Directorate;
- Oversees the proper maintenance of records for motor vehicle fuel and lubricants;
- Manages the daily assignment of Drivers and verifies Transportation Log Book;
- Ensures the security of Ministry’s fleet of motor vehicles are serviced;
- Drafts Budget for the Transport Section;
- Verifies Overtime/Subsistence Claims;
- Prepare and submit report to supervisor;
- Manages the development of direct reports through coaching, mentoring, performance appraisals and training;
- Oversees and coordinates scheduled test driving of the fleet of protocol cars by JDF Soldiers;
- Conducts monthly inspections of the fleet of protocol cars parked at JDF Up Park Camp;
- Ensures that direct reports are aware of and adheres to the policies, procedures and regulations of the Division and Ministry;
- Prepares request to the Ministry of Finance and Planning to board of survey old motor vehicles;
- Liaise with the National Works Agency (NWA) for inspection of motor vehicle repairs and servicing;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer relation skills
- Good problem solving and conflict management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Strong integrity
- Compliance
- Strong customer and quality focus skills
Technical:
- Sound knowledge and skills in the field of motor vehicle maintenance;
- Sound Knowledge of the operations of Government and the organization's policies and procedures
- Proficient in relevant Microsoft applications
- Good report writing skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good technical skills
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Working knowledge of the GOJ Motor Vehicle Policy
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Certificate in Public Administration or Management Studies from a recognized Institution;
- Two (2) years work experience in a similar position
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 5th April, 2024 to:
Senior Director,
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
2 Port Royal Street
Kingston
Kingston
Email: recruitment@mfaft.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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