Government of the Virgin Islands

JOB TITLE: Engineer III

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MINISTRY: Ministry of Communications and Works

COST CENTRE: 2760

DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewerage

GRADE: 12

SECTION/UNIT: Sewerage Operations and Development

REPORTS TO: Directly: Director

Indirectly: Deputy Director

SUPERVISES: Directly: Engineer I/II

Indirectly: Systems Operator Supervisor

Assistant Systems Operator Supervisor

System Operators I/II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Five (5) years’ working experience in a related area

Valid BVI driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal office environment

Fieldwork

Exposure to raw sewerage

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures

Excellent knowledge of engineering design

Sound knowledge of relevant computer software applications

Excellent analytical and decision-making skills

Sound oral and written communication skills

Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player

Sound knowledge of Project Management

Excellent reporting-writing skills

Sound supervisory and management skills

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To coordinate operations, maintenance and development of all BVI water and/or sewerage infrastructure to ensure

continual and efficient operation.

Role Profile

KEY RESULT AREAS: GENERAL

This section outlines the key objectives of your role, and is not an exhaustive overview of tasks pertaining to this role. Tasks

assigned to you will be relevant to these objectives, to your position (i.e. role and grade), and will assist your department in

meeting its objectives.

1. Supervise assigned staff to ensure work is kept to a consistently high standard.

2. Prepare project schedules and status reports to ensure timely flow of information.

3. Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the

effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

KEY RESULT AREA: DEPARTMENTAL

1. Manage and oversee the smooth and efficient operation of the sewerage system and associated treatment

plants to ensure all sewerage projects are compliant with operational procedures and standards; and supervision

of assigned staff.

2. Attend meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of policies and procedures

relevant to the role and report on the outcomes.

3. Prepare the Division’s Annual Report to ensure interested parties are fully informed and to facilitate the

elaborating of the Departmental Strategic Plan.

4. Manage the procurement, operations and maintenance of tools and equipment used by the Department in the

execution of duties to ensure required equipment is available at all times.

5. Plan, develop, report on and implement sewerage construction, inspections and current and future planned

sewerage projects to ensure sewerage works and facilities are maintained to a consistent standard.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The full list of competencies for this role is included in the competency framework which should be read in conjunction

with this role profile. The following list identifies those competencies considered to be the most key competencies for this

role:

1. Manages own resources and professional development

2. Manages time effectively

3. Provides leadership in area of responsibility

4. Analyses information

5. Provides information and advice to others

6. Allocates work to teams and individuals

Note: This role profiles incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognised that other related duties not

specifically mentioned may also be performed; the inclusion of these other duties may not alter the overall evaluation or

grading of this position.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description public officers have an

obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflict of interests to ensure that their actions and outside activities do

not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities. Public officers are also expected to understand and be in

compliance with applicable laws, General Orders, policies and procedures for areas and departments which their essential

functions cause them to interact.