Professional and Scientific Class

Responsible professional and administrative work in the field of Construction. An employee in this class organises, directs and co-ordinates activities in the Maintenance Division of the Ministry of Works, Maintenance, and Drainage. Work includes developing an overall maintenance programme, monitoring the programme, exercising general control over the use of funds, and supervising the professional and non-professional staff engaged in implementing the programme of the Division. The employee exercises a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgement in the performance of his functions within the framework of departmental policies and procedures. Work is subject to review by an administrative superior for efficiency through reports and discussions.

Responsible professional and administrative work in directing a program of engineering works on roads. An employee in this class is responsible for directing all matters relating to the construction and maintenance of public roads, bridges, airstrips, and other paved surfaces throughout the island. Work involves coordinating the three units of the division, directing as regards policy and priority, and drafting and submitting plans concerning the current and projected development of the Nation's highways. Work is performed with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. Work is subject to review for quality, accomplishment, and adherence to policy, through inspections, discussions, and an analysis of reports.

Responsible professional and administrative work in directing a programme of structural engineering works on government buildings. An employee in this class is responsible for directing the planning and execution of all engineering work related to the design, construction, maintenance, and repairs of public buildings, government offices, quarters, and rest houses. Duties involve the drafting of plans and policies and advising on policy and priority as regards public buildings, and controlling and coordinating the Branches of the Division.

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.

Professional work in dietetics. An employee in this class either assists a higher level dietitian in organizing and directing the dietary department in a large general hospital or is required to assume full responsibility for a dietary department in a moderate-sized hospital. In either case, the employee exercises comparable responsibility in applying knowledge about menu planning, food preparation service, and guidance in all aspects of dietetics. Supervision is exercised over personnel engaged in food preparation and service. At a large hospital, work is performed under close supervision of a higher level Dietitian, but at moderate size hospitals, the employee is required to exercise independent judgment in the field of responsibility. Work is subject to review for adherence to instructions and departmental rules and instructions through inspections, reports, and general observations.

Advanced professional and supervisory work in the field of Architecture.

Professional work in the field of Architecture.