ST. CATHERINE MUNINCIPAL CORPORATION
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Applications are invited from suitable qualified persons to fill the following posts in the
St. Catherine Municipal Corporation:
Building Officer (SOG/ST 5) - (2 vacant positions) salary range $2,735,387.00 - $3,678,791.00 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Building Officer is responsible for the review of building applications, the provision of recommendations on the suitability of the same and monitoring of approved building projects to ensure that the terms and conditions of the approvals are maintained and that regulations are followed as stipulated within the Building Act 2018, Development Order and Town and Country Planning Act.
Key Outputs
Recommendations on the approval, denial or modification of applications for the construction of physical structures.
Effective strategies, programs and project plans to be implemented in ensuring the compliance of developments with approval terms and conditions also with the relevant regulations.
Monthly reports on the effectiveness of operations, as well as the issues that have emerged and the status of efforts to resolve the same.
Applications accompanied by resumes should be addressed and submitted no later than
Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
To:
Secretary
Local Government Services
Office of the Services Commissions
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex
2 nd Floor, G Block
30 National heroes Circle,
Kingston 4
A CURRENT POLICE RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE INTERVIEW
Please note that only short- listed candidates will be contacted.
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Degree/Diploma in Building Construction or Architectural Technology.
Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience in carrying out major infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities
Reviewing and making recommendations on building applications.
Prepare and submit site inspection reports on all building/ planning applications received.
Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with approved conditions/ specifications within the Building Act/Codes.
Identify breaches of the Building Act/Code and initiate enforcement activities as needed.
Preparing and issuing Stop Orders, Enforcement Notices, Seeking of Injunctions, etc.
Ensuring that building applications are processed within stipulated deadlines.
Issuing of Certificates of Compliance and Occupancy Certificates as required.
Ensure that all pre-requisites for sub-divisions of building applications are complied with.
Ensuring that land listed in Development Order Area is used only for what is specified.
Preparing monthly reports on sites inspected and lists any deviation from approved plans.
Carry out investigations in respect of reports on any illegal constructions of buildings, use of site zoned for specific land use, the erection of advertisement signs and billboards etc. for which approval was not given by the Corporation.
Attending meetings as instructed by the Superintendent.
Performing any other duties that may be assigned.
Performance Standards
Recommendation that will lead to improvement in the quality and safety of the physical infrastructure of the parish.
Effective monitoring and evaluation systems to access the implementation of relevant programmes and strategies are in place.
Targets and bench marks are achieved consistently.
Confidentiality and integrity are exercised.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Excellent knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
Fair knowledge of roles and functions of all Departments of the Corporation.
Sound knowledge of Government Procurement Guidelines and Financial Administrative and Audit Acts.
Sound analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Excellent organizational and follow up skills.
The ability to be pro-active in identifying potential concerns and follow-up to resolve issues as required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and sound judgement.
Excellent time management skills.
Good negotiation skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Working Conditions Associated with the Job
Officer may encounter high – risk situations, especially with serving Stop and Enforcement Notices on illegal buildings and legal matters that may arise.