The Government of the Virgin Islands is advertising the vacancy for the position of Engineer III in the Water and Sewerage Department of the Ministry of Communications and Works. The purpose of the role is to coordinate operations, maintenance and development of all BVI water and/or sewerage infrastructure to ensure continual and efficient operations.

1. Government of the Virgin Islands
JOB TITLE:
Engineer III
JOB CLASSIFICATION:
MINISTRY:
Ministry of Communications and Works
COST CENTRE:
2760
DEPARTMENT:
Water and Sewerage
GRADE:
12
SECTION/UNIT:
Sewerage Operations and Development
REPORTS TO: Directly: Director
Indirectly: Deputy Director
SUPERVISES: Directly: Engineer I/II
Indirectly: Systems Operator Supervisor
Assistant Systems Operator Supervisor
System Operators I/II
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
 Five (5) years’ working experience in a related area
 Valid BVI driver’s license
WORKING CONDITIONS:
 Normal office environment
 Fieldwork
 Exposure to raw sewerage
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
 Sound knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures
 Excellent knowledge of engineering design
 Sound knowledge of relevant computer software applications
 Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
 Sound oral and written communication skills
 Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team player
 Sound knowledge of Project Management
 Excellent reporting-writing skills
 Sound supervisory and management skills
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To coordinate operations, maintenance and development of all BVI water and/or sewerage infrastructure to ensure
continual and efficient operation.
Role Profile

2. KEY RESULT AREAS: GENERAL
This section outlines the key objectives of your role, and is not an exhaustive overview of tasks pertaining to this role. Tasks
assigned to you will be relevant to these objectives, to your position (i.e. role and grade), and will assist your department in
meeting its objectives.
1. Supervise assigned staff to ensure work is kept to a consistently high standard.
2. Prepare project schedules and status reports to ensure timely flow of information.
3. 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.
KEY RESULT AREA: DEPARTMENTAL
1. Manage and oversee the smooth and efficient operation of the sewerage system and associated treatment
plants to ensure all sewerage projects are compliant with operational procedures and standards; and supervision
of assigned staff.
2. Attend meetings, workshops and training sessions as instructed to ensure awareness of policies and procedures
relevant to the role and report on the outcomes.
3. Prepare the Division’s Annual Report to ensure interested parties are fully informed and to facilitate the
elaborating of the Departmental Strategic Plan.
4. Manage the procurement, operations and maintenance of tools and equipment used by the Department in the
execution of duties to ensure required equipment is available at all times.
5. Plan, develop, report on and implement sewerage construction, inspections and current and future planned
sewerage projects to ensure sewerage works and facilities are maintained to a consistent standard.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The full list of competencies for this role is included in the competency framework which should be read in conjunction
with this role profile. The following list identifies those competencies considered to be the most key competencies for this
role:
1. Manages own resources and professional development
2. Manages time effectively
3. Provides leadership in area of responsibility
4. Analyses information
5. Provides information and advice to others
6. Allocates work to teams and individuals
Note: This role profiles incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognised that other related duties not
specifically mentioned may also be performed; the inclusion of these other duties may not alter the overall evaluation or
grading of this position.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description public officers have an
obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflict of interests to ensure that their actions and outside activities do
not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities. Public officers are also expected to understand and be in
compliance with applicable laws, General Orders, policies and procedures for areas and departments which their essential
functions cause them to interact.