Job offer: Senior Geologist

OrganisationMinistry of Agriculture and FisheriesReferenceVAC-54837Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesLand Use & Environmental ManagementLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$5,198,035 € $6,990,779 per annumDate Posted26/11/2024Expiry Date12/12/2024Under the supervision of the Director, Research and Mapping, the Senior Geologist is responsible for the systematic mapping of the entire island and for the identification and analysis of the extent and inter-relationship of all rock types.

 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Acts in the capacity of Director of the Research and Mapping Unit, when necessary;
• Prepares Recurrent Budget for the geological and geotechnical sections of the Research and Mapping Unit. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Co-ordinates, monitors and participates in the systematic geological mapping of the entire island, and constantly upgrades geological maps for use by local and foreign clients;
• Supervises geological, geotechnical and engineering geology projects, inclusive of planning field operations, supervising junior geologist, geological assistants and attendants in the collection of field data; 
• Supervises and monitors the preparation, editing and publication of new metric series of geological maps that has been placed in digital format; 
• Conducts geotechnical and geohazard investigations using relevant software (ArcGIS, CAD etc.); 
• Prepares technical reports on geological and geohazard assessments, mapping exercises and related projects/programmes; 
• Supervises and monitors the activities of junior staff in the creation of a geological information database by the re-structuring and re-organization of maps, photos and other data source containing geological information; 
• Delivers special order maps containing geological data to internal and external clients;
• Conducts lectures and seminars on rocks, minerals and other geological topics for primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, as well as social groups; 
• Delivers reports, technical papers and offer consultations related to geological and geotechnical information to internal and external clients; 
• Responds to queries and complaints pertaining to geological and geotechnical matters;
• Represents the Division on technical committees concerned with geotechnical and geological matters, as requested; 
• Assists in the processing of subdivision applications and conducts hazard assessment on an islandwide basis; 
• Supervises consultants which provide geotechnical and geological services for a contracted period; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Human Resources: 

• Assists in evaluating and training of RMU’s staff, ensuring their training needs and career development opportunities are provided; 
• Motivates staff to increase level of participation and improve work performance;
• Trains subordinate staff on geological and geotechnical methods and techniques;
• Provides leadership and mentoring to staff within the Unit; 
• Participates in the recruitment of staff to the RMU. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Good administrative and management skills; 
• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Excellent time management skills; 
• Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure; 
• Good analytical thinking skills; 
• Good teamwork and co-operation skills; 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

Technical/Functional: 

• Extensive knowledge in geology, geotechnics and geophysics and their related applications;
• General knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices; 
• General knowledge of Government policies and procedures; 
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Applications and other computer applications;
• General knowledge of Planning Regulations, Acts, Codes and practices as it relates to the planning, environmental, engineering and mining organizations; 
• Demonstrated knowledge in Project Management; 
• Strong Research and Reporting skills; 
• General knowledge in Remote Sensing Techniques/Satellite Imaging. 

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology/Geosciences related Field; 
• Postgraduate Training in Geology would be an asset; 
• Certification in Basic Cartographic and GIS software; 
• Experience in aerial photographic interpretation; 
• Experience in thin-section Analysis of Rocks and Minerals; 
• Experience in Map Reading Techniques; 
• Three (3) years’ experience at a senior level in Geological Field Mapping exercises. 

 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Must possess a valid Driver’s Licence; 
• Treacherous terrain conditions (rugged, remote, etc.); 
• Individual must be able and willing to travel islandwide and work in harsh environments, such as exposure to sun and inclement weather, and potentially dangerous animals and plants; 
• Individual must be able to work extended hours which may include living in remote parts of the island; 
• Adverse weather conditions (rain, thunderstorms, excessive exposure to sunlight);
• Working in hazardous areas and disaster zones; 
• Exposure to insects, parasites and dangerous animals (bees, grass lice, dogs, cow itch, cows, etc.); 
• Willing to work on weekends and spend extensive time conducting fieldwork related activities

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.