MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT CONTROL & PHYSICAL PLANNING (Level 7)

Closing Date: 
29 Jul 2022
Description: 

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the 
Government of Jamaica is seeking suitably qualified individuals 
for the under-mentioned position.

MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT CONTROL & PHYSICAL PLANNING (Level 7)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
•   Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Physical Planning, Geography or 
    equivalent 
•   Five to Seven years’ experience in Development Control.
•   Minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity 

Reporting Relationship
Reports to: Director of Planning & Research

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:.
•   Coordinate the work of the Development Control Unit
•   Recommend for approval, refusal, modifications and guidelines for 
    development applications
•   Process applications for the erection of private advertising structures, 
    along public thoroughfare
•   Conduct investigation and formulate responses to complaints as required
•   Participate in the development of long-term road network plans with 
     the Network Planning Team
•   Represent the Agency Planning/Development committee as assigned
•   Review application for modification or discharge of restrictive covenant 
•   Grant approval for excavation within the road reservation by private 
    and public entities
•   Prepare of Performance Appraisals and recommendations about 
     required training and development for direct reports
•   Communicate the policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency 
    to direct reports so that staff members remain aware.
•   Represent the Agency at meetings, conferences and other functions as 
    required
•   Provide technical advice to the senior management
•   Prepare and submit performance and other reports as required
•   Ensures the timely submission of all documents/information requested
•   Create and maintain the records within your purview in keeping with 
    the Agency’s Records Management Policy
 
Applications should be submitted no later than 
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations
National Works Agency
  140 Maxfield Avenue
        Kingston 10
Or
Application can be sent via email to: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The Agency thanks all applicants.  Only individuals short-listed will be contacted

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