Administrative Assistant (Kingston, JM) - Firearm Licensing Authority

 The Firearm Licensing Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position:

Administrative Assistant OPS/ADS 1

SALARY RANGE: $1,147,433.00 - $1,363,937.00 per annum

DIVISION: Kingston

Job Purpose

• To facilitate the presentation of the Budget, Supplementary Estimates, Cash Flows and Costing of the Operational Plan
• To provide general secretarial support services and related administrative duties to facilitate the smooth functioning of the Department

Required Competencies:

• Good knowledge of Accounts
• Good knowledge of relevant computer applications
• Typing skills of 40 wpm
• Excellent knowledge of office practices and procedures 
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) GCE O' levels or CXC subjects at the General Proficiency level, including English Language and Mathematics
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized institution
• Three (3) years related work experience

Interested persons who meet the above criteria are asked to submit applications no later than Friday, September 18, 2020 to:

The Manager, Human Resource Management and Development

Firearm Licensing Authority

91A Old Hope Road,

Kingston 6; or

Email: hrd@fla.gov.jm

All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kindly visit the Firearm Licensing Authority's website at www.fla.gov.jm to view the job description and specification for the post.