VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of :

Technical & Implementation Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct the maintenance officers, field supervisors and conservation teams in the delivery of several conservation-related services efficiently, professionally and safely in all areas under NCA administrative control and do so by the methods and materials recommended by the NCA.

2. Regularly conduct island-wide maintenance of all NCA-managed beaches, facilities and public access to beaches. Ensuring that all hazards that may affect the health, well-being and safety of the general public and the environment are removed.

3. Respond to the General Manager or any other duly authorized officer on matters relating to work in progress, from time to time.

4. Liaise with the General Manager or his/her designated officer on matters affecting the environment in general through discussions, meetings, etc and recommend solutions to problems that may arise.

5. Develop maintenance procedures and ensure their implementation

6. Ensure the maintenance of sanitary conditions, conservation, protection and beautification of areas the NCA has administrative control.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare an annual work programme that reflects relevant strategic objectives of the organization

2. Carry out inspections of all regions and facilities to identify and resolve any issues.

3. Prepare, monitor and control the budget and expenses of the operations department

4. Manage relationships with service providers

5. Allocate workload and supervise team leaders

6. Monitor the equipment/tool inventory and place orders when necessary

7. Ensure safe work habits are practised by all teams at all times so that injury to self or others is avoided.

8. Ensure that all health and safety regulations, procedures and policies are observed, all other rules and regulations are followed and order is maintained at all times.

9. Complete and administer annual employee performance appraisals.

10. Prepare monthly reports covering accomplishments, challenges, personnel and inventories

11. Keep maintenance logs and report on weekly activities

12. Carry out regular inspections of facilities to identify and resolve issues.

13. Required to maintain and operate a motor vehicle for the proper performance of his/her duties

QUALIFICATIONS

1. First degree in Business Management, Environment Management or a related field OR

2. Associate degree in Environment Management or related field of study plus two years experience OR

3. Certificate in Project Management plus three years experience OR

4. Seven (7) CXC subjects including English Language and Mathematics with three years of related work experience

SALARY

Salary is at the rate of EC $57, 600.00 per annum

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be addressed to:

General Manager,

National Conservation Authority

               Colony House,

               John Compton Highway,

Castries, St. Lucia

Applications are to reach the above address no later than August 17, 2022.

Only suitable candidates will 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.