Job Opportunity: WEIGHTS & MEASURES ASSISTANT (CONTRACT) NATIONAL COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NCRA)

 WEIGHTS & MEASURES ASSISTANT (CONTRACT) NATIONAL COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NCRA)

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for providing support to Inspectors in the performance of their Legal Metrology activities in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act, 1976, and its attendant Regulations.

Core Functions:

1. Assists Inspectors in the execution of their duties by:

• Handling test weights, measures and other devices being calibrated by senior personnel
• Conveying samples and test equipment as required
• Placing test weights onto scales and removing them as directed
• Assisting in the calibration of petrol pumps by dispensing product and emptying the containers as directed
• Lifting packages, gas cylinders or other items being tested as required

2.   Adjusting test weights and counterpoise weights submitted to the department

3.   Assisting with record keeping and compiling data

4.   Maintaining storage facilities and equipment as required

5.   Attends meetings as required

6.   Assists in report preparation as requested

7.   Appears as a witness if required

8.   Routes samples as requested

9.   Performing any other duties that may be required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Working knowledge of the metric system of measurement
• Ability to lift weights in excess of 15 Kilograms
• Good calculations and measurement skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Impeccable integrity
• Good customer service, oral & written communication skills
• Good teamwork, planning & organizational skills

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• 5 C.S.E.C/G.C.E including English Language, Mathematics and any other subjects
• Basic computer literacy

• At least one (1) year work experience

Applications must be submitted no later than 19 January 2022 at 4:00 p.m. by email to:

Manager, Human Resource Management & Development

Bureau of Standards Jamaica

6 Winchester Road

Kingston 10

HRMD@bsj.org.jm

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted