ASSISTANT PARISH MANAGER – PORTLAND

Career Opportunity – Internal Advertisement
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position in the Directorate of Regional Implementation and Special Projects
ASSISTANT PARISH MANAGER – PORTLAND
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:-
•   Diploma in Construction Management or equivalent
•   Specialized training in Contract Management, Road Maintenance
•   Working knowledge of procurement procedures
•   3 – 5 years in the road construction sector
SKILL REQUIREMENTS: -
•   Technical skills and knowledge of road maintenance and construction  
•   Contract supervision skills
•   Analytical and problem solving skills
•   Technical report writing and oral communication skills
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to:        Parish Manager
JOB FUNCTIONS:- 
•   Advise the Parish Manager on all activities within the assigned road 
    section
•   Account for the achievement of Agency’s target within the road 
    sections
•   Prepare work plans/ itinerary for agreed periods
•   Prepare periodic reports on all infrastructure activities about road 
    sections
•   Conduct site visits, inspections of bridges, quarries, drainage 
     structures and retaining walls 
•   Maintain a current database of parish infrastructure inventory in 
     assigned area
•   Investigate complaints, accidents or nuisances affecting the public 
    caused by Agency’s activities or factors affecting the agency’s business 
•   Review performance of contractors and make recommendations 
•   Liaise with contractors/ suppliers to ensure that the Agency’s 
    requirements are clearly understood and observed
•   Participate in local emergency strategies 
Applications should be submitted no later than 
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 and addressed to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations
National Works Agency
140 Maxfield Avenue, 
Kingston 10
Application can be sent via email to: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm