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Urban Planner (SOG/ST 8)
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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 Economic Growth and Job Creation
Category
Planning/Development
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 Economic Growth and Job Creation: Urban Planner (SOG/ST 8) (Vacant) - Urban Renewal and Development Branch, salary range $7,716,512 – 10,377,851 per annum.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Community Integration Manager, the incumbent will primarily undertake strategic planning tasks within the Urban Renewal and Development Branch in the delivery of urban renewal and development objectives as outlined by the Ministry. The Urban Planner will provide technical guidance to the Division on urban renewal and development projects and processes. He/she will foster collaboration with stakeholders (public, private and NGOs) on community integration activities as part of the urban renewal and development process. In addition, the incumbent coordinates research activities through the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of planning, land use and environmental data. Reviews land use and zoning data requisite for the completion of reports and decision-making process. The Urban Planner will conduct applicable research and analysis on planning policies and programmes while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to make recommendations for policy submissions. He/she will operate within national planning frameworks so that continuous economic growth and development are inextricably linked to the current development trends.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative:
- Participates in meetings, seminars, local fora, conferences and workshops; and prepares reports, as required;
- Presents research findings and development strategies to internal and external stakeholders;
- Contributes to the development of the Strategic Business and Operational Plans and Budget of the Branch based on Government guidelines;
- Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with Operational Plan and strategic direction;
- Prepares Annual/Quarterly/Monthly and Special Reports on projects, as required.
- Technical/Professional:
- Conducts research and analysis, makes projections and forecasts of areas/communities that requires development within the parishes in relation to population estimates and economic policy decisions;
- Co-ordinates with external stakeholders such as PIOJ, STATIN, UDC, NHT and Local Authorities to garner and store relevant sector data, and to inform an efficient GIS database on behalf of the Ministry;
- Carries out literature review of secondary data to obtain historical and other data on areas slated for development;
- Conducts field visits, research and land-use surveys, based on established terms of reference;
- Assists with the monitoring of development and urban renewal projects;
- Assists in the development of applicable community integration and development strategies;
- Participates in all aspects of the development planning processes at the local and national levels and determines implications for strategic urban/regional planning by Local Authorities;
- Monitors urban renewal and development projects and programmes undertaken by the Ministry and its Agencies;
- Prepares and makes presentations to stakeholders on urban renewal initiatives;
- Develops and maintains a database for recording relevant data on all urban renewal and development initiatives and projects undertaken by the Ministry and its Agencies;
- Prepares Project Proposals for urban renewal and development initiatives and projects planned by the Ministry;
- Recommends inputs for an overall framework and policy structure to ensure consistency of local planning initiatives amongst Local Planning Authorities;
- Reviews emerging best management practices pertaining to urban renewal and development initiatives and programmes;
- Analyzes compiled data to support research and prepares reports accordingly;
- Analyzes land related dynamics, inclusive of physical infrastructure, to determine the impact of land-use related issues on the preparation of development plans and apply temporal and change detection techniques, where necessary;
- Applies appropriate technique to determine the correlation between land-use and infrastructure requirements and provides projections for future demand;
- Provides technical support in the project planning and implementation of urban renewal initiatives undertaken by the Ministry;
- Assists in Needs Assessments and Community Asset Mapping undertaken in targeted communities;
- Assist in the preparation of Community Profiles to inform urban development initiatives and programmes undertaken by the Ministry;
- Assists in the undertaking of socio-economic surveys in targeted communities to inform policy decisions and interventions;
- Assists in the preparation of Reports, Board Papers, Development Plans, Planning Guidelines and Proposals in the prescribed format;
- Reviews and assesses Development Proposals to ensure conformity with local planning and development standards;
- Represents the Ministry in information gathering and dialogue maintenance role through community/shareholder consultations;
- Establishes working protocols with stakeholder Agencies for obtaining data and/or other information necessary for the completion of assigned tasks;
- Reviews maps and graphs for urban planning and renewal developments.
- Prepares Individual Performance Review documents to guide internal assessments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Core:
- Strong research, analytical and report writing skills;
- Strong statistical, database and spreadsheet software skills;
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Customer and quality focus;
- Presentation skills;
- Teamwork and co-operation;
- Negotiating skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Good planning and organizing skills;
- Goal/Result oriented;
- Ability to work on own initiative;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with all segments of the Ministry, its Agencies and external stakeholders.
Technical:
- Use of technology, relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, GIS Applications and Microsoft Projects;
- Broad understanding of urban planning and relocation polices programmes and issues;
- Knowledge of principles, methods and procedures of current technological development/trends in area of expertise;
- Knowledge of laws, guidelines and polices related to planning, zoning and environmental analysis;
- Broad understanding of urban planning and relocation polices programmes and issues;
- Excellent knowledge of urban development strategies;
- Excellent knowledge of National Urban Development initiatives and programmes;
- Knowledge of project management;
- Proficient in the use of GIS Applications.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Development Studies, Spatial Planning, Geography or any other relevant related spatial discipline from an accredited tertiary institution;
- Four (4) years’ experience in Urban Planning and Development Practice;
- Training in research methodology.
Special Conditions Associated with The Job:
- Will be required to travel island wide within various volatile communities to conduct research;
- Maybe required to work beyond normal working hours to meet deadlines;
- Ability to travel locally on work related business.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Monday, 29th July, 2024 to:
Senior Director,
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
7th Floor, The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
7th Floor, The Towers
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5
Email: human.resources@megjc.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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