Grade 68

Responsible professional and supervisory work in the field of Actuarial Science.

Advanced executive work at the administrative level in the field of Accountancy.

Highly responsible professional administrative work in the field of trade and investment. An employee in this class is responsible for advising on and coordinating Government’s trade policy matters; briefing and advising ministers, the wider private sector, and relevant public organizations on trade policy issues; coordinating Government's strategic adjustment initiatives; and participating in national and international trade negotiations. The work involves a high degree of initiative and independent judgment within the framework of the Ministry's policies and objectives.

Responsible professional work in the area of Public Sector Management and Organization Transformation. An employee in this class directs and manages the activities of divisions of Public Management. Work involves planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of professional and technical officers engaged in the design, implementation, monitoring, and review of policies that support the overall transformation and modernization of the Public Service. Work also involves the establishment of systems, procedures, guidelines, and learning technologies that facilitate continuous improvement and enhanced service delivery.

Highly responsible administrative and professional work in directing the activities of the Central Statistical Office. An employee in this class is responsible for taking censuses as required in the Country, for collecting, compiling, analysing and publishing statistical information relating to all aspects of the economic and social conditions of the Country and advises the Government on all statistical matters. Work also involves organising, developing and directing a coordinated scheme of economic, social and related statistics relating to the Country as well as undertaking special economic and social research based on these statistics. Supervision is exercised over a large professional, technical and non-technical staff through subordinate supervisors, responsible for major aspects of the work. The work is performed independently within the framework of the Statistical Ordinance and general administrative direction is received through discussions with the Permanent Secretary to whom he reports.

Highly responsible professional work with administrative responsibilities in the effective development and utilization of the nation's mineral resources. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Minerals Division. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing the Division's work programmes and strategic plan; promoting and facilitating the development of the minerals sector in general and the state's mineral resources in particular; supervising mining operations in Trinidad and Tobago to ensure compliance with relevant laws and licences; and allocating mineral reserve blocks through competitive bidding processes. The employee exercises a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgement. Work is reviewed by Permanent Secretary through discussions, reports, and meetings for efficiency, achievement of desired results, and adherence to policy and regulations.

Highly responsible administrative work in the provision of support services in areas such as accounting, human resource, records and office management, library, and public relations. An incumbent in this class is responsible for planning, directing, and co-ordinating the activities of a Division engaged in the provision of administrative support services. The employee exercises considerable independent judgement in accordance with established policies, procedures, and strategic objectives. Work is reviewed through reports and discussions for efficiency.