Junior Engineer (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Works Agency

 The National Works Agency, an executive agency of the Government of Jamaica is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the undermentioned position.

Junior Engineer 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Highway/Town Planning, or related subject

Skills Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of research methodologies, survey techniques and statistical methods
• Knowledge of road planning techniques
• Oral and written communication skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant computer applications and systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and team skills

Reporting Relationship: 

Reports to: Senior Highway Engineer

Highlight of Job Functions:

• Conduct feasibility studies for road improvements and related projects
• Conduct economic analyses as required for locally and internationally funded projects
• Prioritize and develop programmes for the maintenance of roads and bridges, based on road condition, traffic volume, etc
• Analyze classification of road network and make recommendations for changing status of road network
• Maintain and deliver timely accurate data returns from the field regarding traffic, preliminary engineering details and road condition
• Liaise with the relevant line directorates, assist in maintaining a road condition inventory
• Liaise with the traffic branch and the road safety authorities assisting in carrying out accident studies
• Organize the system of continuous road condition reporting, carry out research into surface deterioration and make recommendations to reduce the rate of deterioration
• Request traffic counts and surveys, investigate axle road regulations, utilize computer programs in preparation of road maintenance programmes

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 27, 2022, and addressed to: 

Manager, Personnel & Industrial Relations

National Works Agency

140 Maxfield Avenue,

Kingston 10.

Applications can be sent via email to:  recruitment@nwa.gov.jm