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
- 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
- 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