Senior Geologist (SOG/ST 6)

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.