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Internal Position No. Job Title Closing Date Department
PSC 20 of 2023
Superintendent of Prisons

Superintendent of Prisons

His Majesty’s Prison

Role Summary

The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient and effective management, supervision and operation of the Prison. To serve as the Government’s Chief Advisor on all matters pertaining to Prison Management and rehabilitation.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Conducts regular inspections of the entire Prison establishment to ensure adherence to proper standards of health and safety procedures.
  2. Assists in arbitration hearings for inmates regarding disciplinary matters to ensure that correct Prison policies and procedures are followed.
  3. Monitors, manages and assists the Prison Officers with the supervision and custody of prison inmates to ensure that duties are executed in accordance with established procedures.
  4. Undertakes continuous assessment of the training needs of the Prison Department to develop, implement and coordinate continuous training for Prison Officers.
  5. Prepares disciplinary reports on staff and adjudicate any disciplinary action to ensure correct Prison policies and procedures are followed.
  6. Ensures that all Officers treat inmates in accordance with established prison policies, procedures and laws.
  7. Prepares weekly reports on the prison operations.
  8. Attends meetings, workshops and training sessions to ensure awareness of any change in policies or procedures which may be relevant to the role.
  9. Serves as the Accounting Officer for the Department.
  10. Prepares and manages the Department’s Annual Budget.
  11. Ensures the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for all staff.
  12. Develops and implements strategic plans.
  13. Identifies job specific and environmental factors, develop/enforce health and safety policies and mitigates and minimises hazards to promote health and safety of officers.
  14. Performs 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement, Business Management, Criminal Justice or related field
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years’ working experience in the field
  • Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Expert knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Good knowledge of Government budget and accounting procedures
  • Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and relevant software applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, negotiating, interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent research and report-writing skills
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Excellent knowledge of programme development and rehabilitative services
  • Excellent knowledge of substance treatment
24 April 2023
24 April 2023 His Majesty’s Prison
PSC 19 of 2023
Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Department of Human Resources

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist perform and assist with the daily maintenance of the employee payroll database of salaried government officers, coordinate and implement new and existing payroll-related changes in liaison with the Treasury Department ensuring that functions are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Adhere to relevant policies and procedures applicable to salaries and allowance entitlements and examine personnel files to determine employment status, ensuring accurate payments are made.
  2. Maintain an up-to-date electronic database of Existing Employees’ Profile using payroll software, including:

(a) name changes

(b) bank account and distribution changes

(c) changes in authorized salary and allowances (ensure they are in line with current salary structure/schedule of allowances before creating or updating employee’s profile and refer any inconsistencies to the appropriate desk officer to ensure accurate payments are made)

(d) changes in dates of appointment

  1. Review changes and new profile records making appropriate changes and corrections to data prior to final payroll run to ensure accuracy of data.
  2. Prepare detailed salary reports on payroll activities in order to present timely, accurate data as required.
  3. Maintain records to ensure accurate and well-organied document management, retaining hard and electronic copies and sorting/filing documents used in each pay period in accordance with approved filing style.
  4. Compile salary and allowance year-to-date totals in written and table formats for inclusion in the Department’s Annual Report to ensure the timely flow of information.
  5. Tabulate honoraria and overtime payments and draft memoranda for review and approval by the relevant desk officer, ensuring these are processed on a timely basis.
  6. Tabulate salary payment cheques for the Treasury Department to facilitate interim payment to officers.
  7. Draft routine letters and documents in a timely, accurate manner to ensure continual information and communication.
  8. Performs any other duties as required by Management in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
  • Three (3) years’ experience in Accounting or related area
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of payroll administration
  • Excellent knowledge of JD Edwards Accounting Software
  • Excellent knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and relevant computer software applications
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
7 April 2023
7 April 2023 Department of Human Resources
GG 12 of 2023
Mechanic II

Mechanic II

Police Department

Role Summary

The successful applicant will repair and maintain vehicles to ensure the health and safety of others.

Main Responsibilities\

  1. Troubleshoot and carry out routine maintenance and repairs of all vehicles and equipment in a professional and timely manner to ensure the effective and efficient use of government resources.
  2. Clean the workshop and surrounding areas to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
  3. Assist with the weekly detailing of vehicles in order to maintain vehicles effectively.
  4. Perform some administrative duties including keeping a daily log of tasks and preparing a preventative maintenance schedule.
  5. 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 Ministry/Department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Certificate or its equivalent
  • Five (5) years working experience in the field
  • Training in auto mechanic/body welding
  • Basic knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Working knowledge of standard practices, tools, equipment, vehicles and plant
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good time management and organisational skills
7 April 2023
7 April 2023 Police Department
GG 11 of 2023
Senior Legal Executive Officer

Senior Legal Executive Officer

Attorney General’s Chambers

Role Summary

The successful applicant will provide professional and executive support to management in an efficient and effective manner for office related matters.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department through administrative and/or secretarial support and the supervision of assigned staff.
  2. Provide professional frontline service to clients.
  3. Schedule and attend meetings, record and report minutes as required.
  4. Draft, type and proof-read various documents ensuring accuracy.
  5. Administer and maintain systems and records ensuring the security of data.
  6. Assist/Provide research support as required.
  7. Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor or senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field
  • Three (3) years working experience in a related area
  • Typing speed 45-55 wpm
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
  • Working knowledge of relevant computer software applications
  • Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Sound supervisory skills
7 April 2023
7 April 2023 Attorney General’s Chambers
PSC 18 of 2023
Deputy Supervisor of Elections

Deputy Supervisor of Elections

Office of the Supervisor of Election

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the management of the Office of the Supervisor of Elections to ensure registration of voters, and the efficient and effective administration of elections in accordance with Election Laws.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Assist the Supervisor of Elections in the establishment of policies and directives for operational planning in accordance with established laws, rules and regulations governing the Office of the Supervisor of Elections.
  2. Assist with the planning and implementation of future programs and procedures in accordance with laws, and recommendations from Cabinet and/or the House of Assembly.
  3. Assist with the management of voter registration and electoral management system and use the same to examine data trends, develop queries to generate various reports, review entries to ensure purging and removal of registrants, and that changes are completed in accordance with established guidelines.
  4. Assist with identifying data sources, definitions and program guidelines to pinpoint potential weaknesses or areas of development to maintain the integrity of data, and use the same design and/or restructure programs, where applicable.
  5. Identify, and where necessary, facilitate training of the staff under their direct supervision, prospective election officers, candidates, and political parties.
  6. Hear objections to the registration of voters in a timely and professional manner.
  7. Develop and implement communication strategies geared toward heightening awareness on electoral procedures, and eligibility requirements for eligible voters.
  8. Conduct voter registration drives and other outreach activities, and assist with the preparation and distribution of election related pamphlets, brochures, instructional guides, advertising and promotional materials.
  9. Provide administrative support to the Supervisor of Elections in drafting correspondences, and assist in the preparation of post-election reports, annual reports, and other required research to review and improve the administration of elections.
  10. Act as Supervisor of Elections in his/her absence.
  11. Perform any other related duties as required by the Supervisor of Elections, Permanent Secretary and/or the Deputy Governor in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Elections Office.

Minimum Qualifications

  • In accordance with the Elections Amendment Act No. 014 of 2011 Section 3.(1), the Deputy Supervisor of Elections shall be in possession of the following:
  • The necessary qualifications to practice in the Virgin Islands as a barrister or a solicitor with at least one year administrative experience respecting elections;
  • An undergraduate degree with at least two years administrative or supervisory experience respecting elections;
  •                   OR
  • At least five years administrative or supervisory experience respecting elections
  • Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies, procedures and regulations
  • Expert knowledge of the laws and procedures governing the electoral process
  • Expert knowledge of the British Nationality Act
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent leadership and managerial skills
7 April 2023
7 April 2023 Office of the Supervisor of Election
PSC 17 of 2023
Senior Immigration Officer

Senior Immigration Officer

Immigration Department

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with day to day activities and management of the Department to ensure enforcement of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department and the supervision of assigned staff.
  2. Interview passengers entering the Territory to ensure adherence to the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.
  3. Assist with the detention and repatriation of illegal entrants in order to enforce the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.
  4. Assist with completing incoming and outgoing summaries of passengers and vessels, and maintain accurate records of persons who are refused entry, in order to facilitate effective record management and to monitor the impact of the Immigration and Passport Ordinance.
  5. Collect and record revenues including the sale of Embarkation Cards in the preparation of invoices from vessels in respect to overtime payments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  6. Assist with the administration of human resources functions.
  7. Conduct secondary inspection interviews at the assigned Port of Entry to ensure that the necessary information is collected.
  8. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Manage your time effectively
2. Obtain information for decision making
3. Provide feedback on performance
4. Ensure products and services meet quality requirements
5. Manage the recording and storage of information
6. Develop the trust and support of colleagues and stakeholders
7. Develop the team to improve performance

 

31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Immigration Department
PSC 16 of 2023
Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Financial Secretary)

Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Financial Secretary)

Ministry of Finance

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the Ministry’s administrative functions to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Maintain, manage and oversee inventory, records and systems.
  2. Assist in the planning and execution of the Ministry’s work.
  3. Provide administrative and specialised support to management and organise events.
  4. Research, analyse and prepare reports and advice.
  5. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information.
  6. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Public Administration or related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years related experience
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Sound analytical and decision-making skills
  • Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Ministry of Finance
PSC 15 of 2023
Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Deputy Financial Secretary)

Senior Administrative Officer (PA to the Deputy Financial Secretary)

Ministry of Finance

Role Summary

The successful applicant will assist with the Ministry’s administrative functions to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

Main Responsibilities

  1. Maintain, manage and oversee inventory, records and systems.
  2. Assist in the planning and execution of the Ministry’s work.
  3. Provide administrative and specialised support to management and organise events.
  4. Research, analyse and prepare reports and advice.
  5. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information.
  6. 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.

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Management, Public Administration or related field
  • Three (3) to five (5) years related experience
  • Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
  • Sound knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
  • Sound oral and written communication skills
  • Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
  • Sound analytical and decision-making skills
  • Sound interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure
31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Ministry of Finance
TSC 2 of 2023
Principal (Secondary)

Principal (Secondary)

Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports

See Vacancy TSC 2 of 2023 attached.

31 March 2023
31 March 2023 Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports