Land Surveyors (Kingston) - Jamaica Defence Force (JDF)

 The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites suitably qualified persons to enlist in the JDF Professional Entry Enlisted Ranks to fill the following position:

Land Surveyors at 1 Engineer Regiment (Jamaica Defence Force)

Candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth

Minimum Professional and Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or equivalent from an accredited university
• At least five (5) years field experience that can be verified by references
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
• knowledge and experience in the use of industry wide preferred drafting and presentation software would be an asset

Key Competencies:

• Expert research, analytical, report writing and presentation skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) surveys, traditional survey methods and CADD software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Word and Excel
• Ability to solve survey problems in the field with the application of surveying principles and knowledge 
• Knowledge of the Land Surveyors Act and the Land Surveyors Regulations
• Knowledge of the Land Surveyor's code of ethics in Jamaica

In addition to the academic qualifications, candidates must be able to pass the assessment requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise and conduct surveying works as coordinated by the Engineer or Architect
• Liaise with engineering, planning and architectural personnel, as well as project managers
• Conduct relevant research and prepare reports
• Solve surveying problems in the field

Application letters and résumés are to be submitted via email to:

so1j1.pa@jdf.mil.jm on or before Sunday, 18 October 2020 and be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Person and Admin)

Headquarters

Jamaica Defence Force

Up Park Camp

Kingston 5.

For further clarification, applicants may call (876) 926-8121-9 Ext. 2093 or (876) 833-7481.