Planning Technologist (Level 4)

Closing Date: 
27 Mar 2020
Description: 

The National Works Agency is seeking suitably qualified
individuals to fill the above-mentioned position.

Minimum Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
•   Diploma in Urban/Physical Planning, Geography or equivalent
•   At least three years experience in a planning environment

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
•   Sound knowledge of research methodologies, survey
    techniques and statistical methods.
•   Knowledge of physical planning techniques
•   Good Oral and written communication skills
•   Sound knowledge of relevant computer applications
    and systems
•   Good Analytic and  problems-solving skills
•   Good Interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a
     team

REPORTS TO:   Manager - Development Control and Physical Planning

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
•   Assess applications for development approvals.
•   Process applications for the erection of private advertising
    structures, along with the Data Analyst, set up and monitor a
    database of facilities at all intersections and along roadway
    segments.
•   And periodically update information.
•   Investigate and respond to complaints.
•   Prepare/recommend layout of projected traffic flow and
    circulation patterns for traffic management projects.
•   Collaborate with Planning and Research Managers in
    developing long-term road network plans.
•   Represent the Agency at assigned Planning/Development
    Committee.

Submitted application in writing
no later than March 27 , 2020 to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations,
National Works Agency,
140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10 or
email: recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The National Works Agency thanks all applicants in
advance for responding.  Only short listed applicants
will be contacted.

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