CIVIL SERVICE OF JAMAICA
- Operational plan developed;
- Department budget developed;
- Policies and procedures implemented;
- Reports prepared;
- Review programmes developed;
- Sample of inspections selected;
- Reviews and investigations conducted;
- Quality assurance review;
- Recommendations made based on audits;
- Evidence coordinated;
- Electronic system updated;
- Technical advice provided;
- Work plans prepared;
- Staff appraisals conducted.
- Participates in the preparation of the annual operational plan for the department to
- support the achievement of the Regulator’s strategic objectives;
- Provides input into the preparation of the annual budget for the Department to support
- the achievement of the Department’s strategic objectives;
- Takes corrective action where necessary to improve performance;
- Supports the implementation of operational policies for the Department in keeping
- with the strategic objectives of the Regulator;
- Implements modifications in work procedures and strategies to improve the overall
- efficiency and productivity of the Department;
- Provides guidance to staff to ensure efficiency and effectiveness;
- Prepares and reviews reports as required;
- Represents the organization, as appropriate, at various local, regional and
- Develops programmes for reviews 0f work carried out by inspectors ensuring that
- standards as stipulated by the Electricity Act are adhered to;
- Ensures a representative sample size of inspections to be reviewed is selected for
- review;
- Leads teams in investigations of problems encountered during the execution of
- reviews;
- Investigates complaints made by the public against inspectors deemed to have acted in
- contravention of the Electricity Act and Regulations; monitors the progress of
- investigations and reviews and signs off on investigation reports produced by
- inspectors;
- Provides appropriate levels of supervision and quality assurance review to ensure that
- reviews performed by the teams are competently performed and meet established
- standards for documentation, thoroughness and accuracy;
- Prepares reports and makes recommendations for appropriate action as necessary;
- assists with the drafting recommendations for suspension or revocation of a license;
- Gathers evidence and information related to cases under investigation for Appeal
- Hearing/review meetings;
- Monitors and coordinates work activities ensuring the electronic system is updated
- with all matters related to reviews and investigations;
- Keeps abreast of trends in the industry and makes recommendations for improving the
- review and investigation process;
- Provides technical advice to the Chief Compliance Officer on matters related to
- reviews and investigations.
- Provides leadership and guidance through effective planning, delegation,
- communication, training, mentoring, coaching and discipline;
- Coordinates the development of individual work plans and recommends performance
- targets for the staff assigned;
- Evaluates and monitors the performance of direct reports and implements appropriate
- strategies;
- Recommends transfer, promotion and approves leave in accordance with established
- Human Resource Policies and Procedures;
- Monitors the performance of staff and facilitates the timely and accurate completion
- of the staff annual performance appraisals and other periodic reviews;
- Effects disciplinary measures in keeping with established guidelines/practices.
- Performs any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and
- Operations plans and budgets are produced and delivered on time;
- Review programmes developed within the required timeframe taking into
- consideration appropriate sample size of inspections for review;
- Reviews and investigations conducted with a high level of integrity and in a manner
- that is consistent with established policies, processes, procedures, and the Electricity
- Act;
- Policies and procedures implemented in accordance with established standards;
- Quality assurance review is comprehensive and done in accordance with established
- standards and procedures;
- Reports produced are error free and submitted on time and in established format;
- Electronic system updated within the required timeframe and system required are
- adhered to;
- Technical advice and recommendations provided are sound and supported by
- appropriate data;
- Work plans conform to established procedures and implemented according to
- established rules;
- Staff welfare and development matters are responded in a timely manner;
- Performance appraisals are completed within the required timeframe.
- Department Heads;
- Committee of Examiners;
- Parent Ministry.
- Electrical Inspectors;
- Complainants;
- Jamaican Courts if applicable;
- Industry Stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent Customer Service skills;
- Excellent inter-personal skills;
- Ability to work well in a team as well as alone;
- Results oriented.
- Sound knowledge of the Electricity Act and Regulations and any other related policies
- Sound knowledge of Electrical Technology;
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills;
- In depth understanding of safety codes and regulations and safety management
- principles;
- Good project management skills;
- Excellent analytical and investigative skills;
- Good problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Ability to prepare reports, formulate positions on issues, articulate opinions concisely
- conveying necessary information and make and defend recommendations;
- Excellent planning and organization skills;
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications;
- Excellent People Management skills.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline;
- Must be a Registered Electrician;
- Experience in carrying out Electrical Inspections;
- Experience in carrying out High Voltage Inspections;
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
- The job holder may be required to travel island wide.
- Recommends strategies to improve the audit and investigation processes;
- Recommends hiring, transfer, promotion, termination, discipline and dismissal of staff
- in compliance with stated human resource policies and procedures;
- Recommends training and development for staff;
- Approves expenditure according to the prevailing limits and observing the allowable