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Mineral Lands Assessment and Information Management Officer (GMG/SEG 2)
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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
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Category
Computer/IT
Posted
23-07-2024
Job Status
Start Publishing
23-07-2024
Stop Publishing
30-07-2024
Applications are invited for the following post in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining: Mineral Lands Assessment and Information Management Officer (GMG/SEG 2) (Contract) - Mining/Minerals Policy and Development Division, salary range $4,266,270 - $5,737,658 annum.
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the Director, Mineral Lands and Environmental Management, the Mineral Lands Assessment and Information Management Officer is required to assist with the review and development of policies, developing and implementing programmes and projects to facilitate the effective management of the country’s mineral-bearing lands, ensure their sustainable exploitation, prevent sterilization, and maximize national benefits from the use of said lands. The incumbent is also required to contribute to the maintenance of the internal minerals database and the production of sector reports to advance the work of the Ministry.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Contributes to the development of the Division’s Strategic and Operational Plans;
- Represents the Ministry at fora, as directed;
- Prepares reports and briefs for the Director, Mineral Lands and Environmental Management;
- Participates in organizing conferences and other fora to discuss and promote land and environmental management within the Minerals/Mining Sector;
- Assists with the planning and co-ordinating of meetings to address mining/environmental concerns;
- Assists with the maintenance of the Minerals-bearing Lands Bank (MBLB) and ensure its effective management;
- Assists with the preparation of status reports and periodic operational reports;
- Prepares and submits an annual Work Plan;
- Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
- Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design.
Technical/Professional:
- Conducts research and provides information on matters relating to mineral-bearing lands to ensure the effective management of said lands;
- Assists with analysing the quality of lands rehabilitated and their ability to sustain high levels of livelihood and enable ecosystem and environmental health;
- Monitors the Minerals/Mining Sector’s impact on the environment and management of mineral-bearing lands and provides recommendations to correct and/or prevent further escalation;
- Works with the Ministry to improve the public’s perception of mining through elimination and/or regularisation of illegal mining/quarrying and addressing mining/environmental concerns;
- Assists with the review/formulation of policies intended to achieve effective environmental management within the Minerals Sector and of the country’s mineral-bearing lands.;
- Assists with the establishment and maintenance of electronic databases for:
All prospecting, mining and quarrying operations on the island; - Area of land contained in mining leases and quarry licences and otherwise under the control of mineral-related operations;
- Quantity of land mined/quarried, being mined/quarried, rehabilitated and being rehabilitated;
- Names and contact information of owners, directors, and senior managers of mineral-related entities.
- Maintains the Mineral-bearing Lands Inventory;
- Participates in national and regional planning activities to ensure the protection of mineral-bearing lands from sterilization and mining activities and related manufacturing operations from other developments;
- Assists with the preparation of an annual report outlining changes in the utilization of mineral-bearing lands, trends in the utilization and depletion of mineral resources, the state of rehabilitation of mined lands, and recommendations to effect improvements;
- Visits mineral development operations to view their land and environmental management practices and, where necessary, makes recommendations for improvements;
- Assists with the processing of applications for mining leases, quarry licences, Exclusive Prospecting Licences (EPLs), Special Exclusive Prospecting Licences (SEPLs) and similar documents for presentation to the Permanent Secretary and the Minister;
- Assists with the provision of the secretariat functions for the Bauxite Lands Land Titling Committee (BLLTC) and manages information flow with respect to the Bauxite Subdivision Appeals Committee (BSAC);
- Conducts investigations on mining/environmental matters such as allegations/complaints regarding encroachments, prepares and submits reports to the Director, Mineral Lands and Environmental Management;
- Provides mineral lands and minerals sector environmental management policy advice to the Director, Mineral Lands and Environmental Management;
- Assists with the preparation of mineral development and environmental-related Cabinet documents (submissions, notes and reports) on various issues relating to mineral lands management and the status of environmental concerns within the Minerals/Mining Sector;
- Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the operating environment, methodologies and technology, and career and professional development to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness;
- Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Core:
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent teamwork and co-operation skills;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Strong customer relations and quality focus skills;
- Excellent planning, organizing and coordinating skills;
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills;
- Ability to manage external relationships;
- Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills;
- A high level of initiative and self-motivation;
- Integrity;
- Goal/results oriented
Technical:
- Strong background in mineral development and environmental management;
- Experience in database development and management;
- Knowledge of the Government procedures and policies in the Mining Sector;
- Knowledge of the legislation and policies impacting the Mining Sector;
- Working knowledge of the Mining Industry;
- Knowledge and experience in publishing and writing;
- Proficiency in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
- Excellent research and analytical skills;
- Proficiency/experience in the use of relevant computer applications;
- Knowledge of the operations of government/Ministry’s policies and procedures.
- Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Geography/Civil Engineering/Geoscience/Urban and Regional Planning from an Accredited Tertiary institution with a significant quantitative component, such as Geography, Mining, Land Use Planning, Valuation and Land Management, Land Economy or related field;
- Three (3) years’ professional experience in Minerals and/or Environmental Management or related field with continuous professional development;
- A Postgraduate Degree in Mining/Environmental-related field is an asset.
Special Conditions Associated with the Job
- Extended hours to meet deadlines;
- Ability to travel overseas and locally on work-related business;
- The environment is fast-paced with ongoing interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions;
- Exposure to conditions in mines, quarries, exploration sites, and industrial complexes associated with the manufacturing of mineral products.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 29th July, 2024 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Hope Gardens
Kingston 6
Email: jobopportunities@moa.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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