ASSISTANT PHYSICAL PLANNER

Description

Position 4: ASSISTANT PHYSICAL PLANNER

Team: Planning Unit
Responsible to: Physical Planning Officer
Post No: 0509
Category: PGO 3.1 (PGO 1,001,300vt Annually)

Job Description:
The Shefa Provincial Council wishes to recruit a suitable person to fill in the position mentioned above and to assist in the implementation of the Physical Planning Act No. 22 of 1986 and other Physical Planning legislation as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Clearly understand all requirements of the Physical Planning Act No. 22 of 1986 and ensure that SHEFA Provincial Council is abiding by the Act and abiding by the legislation for all physical Planning activities

Develop Maps for Shefa Physical Planning Unit
Assist in the Administration of applications under the Physical Planning (CAP193) and Foreshore Development (CAP90) Acts
Provide information and respond to queries on Physical Planning in a timely manner
Undertake field surveys and collection and analysis of data as required and to prepare suitable plans for the purpose of record keeping
Undertake site visits or surveys in the province and application sites
Attend any meetings as required
Assist the Physical Planner to keep a register of all Planning applications
Other duties may be requested by the Head of Planning and Economic Section or by Council.

Criteria:

Minimum age of 23 years
Desirable to a Degree or Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or a related subject
Must have essential knowledge and skills in GIS or other tools use to development maps
At least 3 years planning experience in the Government or Public Sector
Proficiency in spoken and written English, French and Bislama
High level of computer literacy and ability to use all relevant applications
Staff Management experience
Positive working attitude.