Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of QUANTITY SURVEYOR III, II, I at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and Transport.

A.    RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1)    Works under the direction of and reports to the Chief Engineer.

2)    Required to respond to the Permanent Secretary whenever necessary on matters related to work in progress.

B.    DUTIES AND TASKS

1.    Undertakes comparative costing and cost analysis exercises at the preliminary stages of projects.

2.    Prepares preliminary estimates, Bills of Quantities and tender documents.

3.    Advises on all aspects of project costing including Financial Statements and Cash Flow Schedules.

4.    Advises on contractual selection and appropriate contractual methods to be adopted on capital methods.

5.    Provides contract management services when required and develops contract strategies pertinent to projects undertaken by the Ministry.

6.    Examines and validates contractual claims to maintain and update register of contractors in appropriate performance categories.

7.    Prepares variations and final accounts and implements cost control methods and techniques to ensure that cost is not exceeded without authority.

8.    Assists in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of projects undertaken by the Technical Services Division of the Ministry.

9.    Carries out periodic management and technical audits of on-going projects.

10.    Prepares daily time use logs as may be required.

11.    Conducts Training of staff as directed by the Chief Engineer.

12.    Performs other related duties as may be assigned to from time to time by the Chief Engineer or Permanent Secretary

C.    CONDITIONS

1.    Congenial administrative office accommodation will be provided.

2.    Institutional support will be provided through appropriate Civil Service Regulations, Statutory Instruments and Departmental Guidelines.

3.    Opportunities exist for personal development and career advancement through general and specialised in-service and external training.

4.    Salary in accordance with the terms stipulated by the Government of Saint Lucia in the Estimates of Expenditure.

5.    Vacation leave will be provided for in accordance with public service rules and regulations.
 

6.    The post is a scheduled travelling post.  The officer is therefore required to maintain a motor vehicle for the proper performance of his/her duties.  Basic travelling and mileage allowances are in accordance with approved rates.

D.    EVALUATION METHOD

Work performance will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

1.    Timely completion of assignments and meeting task deadlines.

2.    Report quality as indicated by their clarity and accuracy.

3.    Proven knowledge and understanding of, and effective application of Civil Engineering Rules and Regulations.

4.    Compliance with Departmental Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.

5.    Effective implementation of duties, responsibilities and assignments as defined in the Job Description.

E.    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.    A working knowledge of, and ability to interpret Civil Service Rules and Regulations and Operating Procedures, Staff Orders, Financial and Store Rules, Collective Agreements, etc.

2.    Familiarization with the Standard Operating Procedures contained in the Department’s Operation Manual.

3.    Potential for leadership.

4.    Decisiveness, soundness of judgment and clarity in issuing directives.

F.    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Grade 12
1.    BSc degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University plus two (2) years experience. 

Grade 14
2.    BSc degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University plus two (2) years relevant experience at Grade 12. 

Grade 16
3.    BSc degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized University plus two (2) years relevant experience at Grade 14. 

SALARY

Salary is at the rate of:
Grade 16, Step 1 - $69,665.49
Grade 14, Step 1 - $61,914.36
Grade 12, Step 1 - $54,163.24

Applications on the prescribed Government of Saint Lucia Application Form along with certified copies of pertinent documents in addition to two (2) recent testimonials and one (1) passport sized photograph should be submitted to:

The Secretary
Public Service Commission
Sir Stanislaus James Building
The Waterfront
Castries
Saint Lucia

To reach her no later than February 20, 2015.

 Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.

Please be advised that candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience may not be considered for an interview; only the candidates with the best qualifications and experience will be shortlisted for interviews.