Role Summary

The successful applicant will plans and directs the operations of the Customs Department to administer and ensure compliance with Customs laws.  Manages the human, financial and other resources allocated to the Department. Monitors marine traffic in the Virgin Islands and liaises with other enforcement bodies.  Ensures the prohibition of controlled substances.

Main Responsibilities

1. Administer and ensure implementation of all laws relating to the Customs Department.
2. Issue general direction and departmental instructions for the guidance of staff and members of the public.
3. Meet with stakeholders, interest groups and other groups in relation to departmental matters.
4. Manage the human, financial and other resources allocated to the Department.
5. Coordinate meetings to ensure that staff is aware of any changes to policies or procedures relevant to the role.
6. Represent the department in local, regional and international fora.
7. Serve as the Accounting Officer for the Department.
8. Prepare and manage the Department’s Annual Budget.
9. Ensure the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for all staff in the Department.
10. Develop and implement strategic plans.
11. Identify job specific and environmental factors and develop, where applicable, implement and promote the health and safety policies. Mitigate and minimise workplace hazards
12. 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

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law Enforcement or a related field
• Five (5)  to seven (7) years’ experience in senior management position
• Expert knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Expert knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, procedures and policies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and computer applications
• Expert analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent leadership and management skills

Role Summary

The successful applicant will  examine vehicles and applicant drivers to ensure compliance with traffic safety regulations.  

Main Responsibilities

1. Inspect all vehicles before licensing to ensure mechanical soundness for safe operation on roads. 
2. Classify vehicles by weight and measurement to ensure safe usage on roads.
3. Examine applicants for driving tests in order to ensure that applicants are safe to drive on the Territory’s roads.
4. Ensure that vehicles in the Territory comply with the appropriate traffic safety regulations in order to maintain the health and safety of others.
5. Analyse the reports of road accidents in order to determine if they resulted from human or mechanical error.
6. 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

• High School Diploma or its equivalent 
• Certificate in Auto Mechanics 
• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in auto mechanics or related area 
• Valid BVI Driver’s Licence
• Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures  
• Good knowledge of auto mechanics 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Ability to work well under pressure

Role Summary

The successful applicant will  assist  supervise the cleaners to ensure they provide a clean, tidy and sanitized environment on a daily basis

Main Responsibilities

1. Supervise and assign cleaning duties to the full and part time cleaners to ensure they provide a clean and sanitized environment on a daily basis.
2. Maintain the storeroom to ensure it is adequately stocked and process requisitions for replacement items in a timely manner.
3. Ensure that contracted vendors are providing services in accordance with their contracted duties and responsibilities.
4. 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

• High School Certificate or equivalent  
• Five (5) years in related field
• Basic knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations, Policy and Procedures
• Basic oral, reading and written communication skills 
• Sound knowledge and ability in housekeeping, and use of cleaning materials and equipment
• Basic knowledge of the use of standard office equipment
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good supervisory skills

Role Summary

The successful applicant will Assists the Director in planning, organising and directing the activities of water services. Assists other ministries and Departments on relevant matters.  Ensures technical outputs of the sections are executed according to established procedures and guidelines

Main Responsibilities

1. Assist the Director with planning, developing and implementing Government projects in order to contribute to the effective management of the department.
2. Assist with coordinating technical and feasibility studies undertaken by the Department.
3. Assist with the management of the day-to-day activities of the Department to ensure that work is carried out in a timely manner, as well as monitoring the efficient use of resources.
4. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on projects supervised by the Department to provide substantive data measuring performance on an ongoing basis.
5. Represent the Director at various meetings to ensure representation of the department and its interests.
6. Assist with the development of training programmes for assigned division to aid the professional development of the department’s staff.
7. Draft memorandums, letters, Cabinet papers and other correspondences as required, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of external correspondence.
8. Deputise in the absence of the Director.
9. Assist with the preparation of the Department’s Annual Budget.
10. Assist with the preparation and submission of Performance Planning and Appraisal Report for staff.
11. Research, analyse and prepare reports and provide advice.
12. Identify job specific and environmental factors and develop, where applicable, implement and promote the health and safety policies. Mitigate and minimise workplace hazards.
13. Assist the Director in policy development, strategic planning, technical and operational responsibilities.
14. Evaluate the effectiveness of work being done and makes recommendations to the Director.
15. 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 Business Administration, Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering  or a related field
• Five  (5) years’ experience in related area and two years managerial and administrative experience
• Excellent knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and policies
• Sound knowledge of quality improvement processes
• Excellent knowledge of project management practices
• Excellent planning and managerial skills
• Sound knowledge of relevant computer software applications
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship
• Good supervisory skills