Manager, Testing and Industrial Services (Level 9)

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Manager, Testing and Industrial Services (Level 9). This is a strategic management role within the organization. The Manager, Testing & Industrial Services, plans, co-ordinates, controls and provides technical support and leadership to the activities in order to meet Divisional objectives. The main objective of the Metrology & Testing Division is to provide appropriate measuring, testing services, approval of new building systems according to the national building code to external and internal clients and to facilitate the development and review of standards specifications by participating in the work of national regional and international Technical Committees. The role involves working under the general direction of various technical committees to participate in the development and promulgation of Jamaican Standard Specifications for the Built Environment. Additionally, the individual is responsible for organizing and directing tests, research, and surveys regarding the performance of the Testing & Industrial Services Branch. This includes addressing requests from the government, technical committees, consumers (through complaints), and private companies. Furthermore, the position requires providing professional advice to the Director of the Metrology & Testing Division, the Executive Director, other Divisional Directors, and Government Officials on matters pertaining to the Built Environment and testing activities performed by the Testing & Industrial Services Branch.

Plans, co-ordinates, controls and provides technical support and leadership to activities. Participate in the work of national, regional, and international Technical Committees. Provide measuring and testing services. Approval of new building systems. Under the general direction of various technical committees, participates in the development and promulgation of Jamaican Standard Specification for the Built Environment. Organize and direct tests, research and surveys into the performance and of the Testing & Industrial Services Branch services and apparatus as requested by the government, technical committees, consumers (through complaints) and private companies. Advises the Director, Metrology & Testing Division, Executive Director, other Divisional Directors, and Government Officials on matters pertaining to the Built Environment on testing in the area of activities performed by the Testing & Industrial Services Branch.

Master’s Degree in Construction Management/ Construction Project Management/ Materials Engineering/ Civil Engineering or Applied Science or equivalent, Specialized Training in Materials Testing and Quality, Specialized training in method validation, metrology, standards development or principles of a laboratory quality systems, Conversant with Government Procedures for overseas travel, procurement, etc., Certification or training in Management (Human Resources or Supervisory), Advance computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, Four (4) years' experience in Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering or Applied Science, of which at least two (2) years are at the supervisory level. Knowledge of Building System Assessment / Technical Evaluation according to the national building code. Educational background in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering, Construction Management or Materials Engineering.

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