Records Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Works Agency

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica, is seeking qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position:

Records Officer (Level 3)

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Certificate in Records Management or at least four (4) CXC subjects or equivalent qualifications including English Language
• Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Access
• One (1) year experience working in a related field

Skill Requirements:

• Knowledge of storage/retrieval  of documented information
• Knowledgeable of indexing and classification systems
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organization and filing skills
• Innovation creativity and problem-solving

Reporting Relationship 

Reports to: Senior Records Officer

Principal Functions:

• Process and dispatch all incoming and outgoing mail
• Create new files and maintain indices
• Monitor and report on the administration of business files throughout their life cycle
• Input data and maintain file tracking system
• Identify and retrieve records scheduled for destruction in compliance with records retention and disposition
• Assist in the review of files identified for transfer to the Records Centre
• Document items of value including checks in Value Book

Salary: $1,984,305.00 per annum.

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to:

Human Resource Manager,

National Works Agency,

140 Maxfield Avenue,

Kingston 10

or

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