Ministry of Land and Legal Affairs
Barataria
Job Description
Research, review and report on proposals submitted for consideration. An Enforcement Officer (EO) assesses and reports on all activity in the assigned area, including illegal construction and reclamation activities, and submits all the requisite report to the Supervising Officer. The EO may also be required to pursue enforcement action with the support of the Legal Team against such development and must be willing to be assigned to any area of the country on a rotational basis. Work necessitates field visits and the monitoring of activity on assigned sites to ensure that such activity is in compliance. The officer must also be to read maps and aerial photographs, digital maps, locate sites on maps and in the field and use technology such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and digital cameras in carrying out his/her functions. All work is reviewed by the Supervising Officer or their assigned senior officer.
Key and Critical Responsibilities
1. Researches the history on activities/maters and provides a comprehensive but concise report on his/her findings for the attention of the Supervising Officer.<div>2. Carries out site investigations in order to determine:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o whether any work has commenced on site;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o Conduct site investigations, Re: complaints by tenants,</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o obtain relevant data on the location and physical aspects of the site in order to determine its ability to accommodate proposals as shown on plan;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o verify whether the building on site conforms to any approved plan on record; and,</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o verify from owner where applicable, what regulatory approvals have been obtained and request copies.</div><div>3. Discusses applications with applicants to clarify issues and have submissions corrected where necessary and advises applicants on the proper manner of submitting applications.</div><div>4. Advises applicants on the application, review and enforcement processes and advises applicants on the process for seeking regularization of an illegal structure, reclamation or occupation of land.</div><div>5. Identifies unauthorized development even where it may not be the subject of the file being processed and opens and completes the preliminary report on the illegal activity in the requisite file.</div><div>6. Where illegal activity is detected, the EO will be required to:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o interview offenders to obtain information with respect to the site including the current deed for the lands in question;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o complete the requisite report to the Supervising Officer;</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o assist in completion of the report to the Commissioner of State Lands or the relevant supervisor; and</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; o serve Quit Notices on persons who undertake illegal activities or conditions attached to the grant of any such planning approval.</div><div>7. For correspondence files, the EO will research the history of the site, visit the site to determine the status of the site, verify whether the regulatory approvals have been sough and granted and complete the standard report for the attention of the Supervising Officer.</div><div>8. Performs related work as may be required.</div>
Key Competencies
<div><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><u>KNOWLEDGE:</u></b></div><div>&nbsp;- Knowledge of the State Lands Act and Regulations.</div><div>&nbsp;- Knowledge of related legislation.</div><div>&nbsp;- An appreciation of the principles of land management.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><u>SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</u></b></div><div>&nbsp;- Ability to do simple map reading.</div><div>&nbsp;- Ability to do independent research and produce reports. </div><div>- Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.</div><div>&nbsp;- Ability to establish and maintain cordial working relationships with associates and with members of the public.</div><div>&nbsp;- Ability to maintain an impartial and professional attitude and a high standard of integrity in carrying out duties.</div><div>&nbsp;- Exposure to GIS database.</div><div>&nbsp;- Ability to use Global Positioning System (GPS) will be an asset.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><u>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:</u></b></div><div>&nbsp;- Diploma or 'A' Levels/ CAPE in Geography and/or Environmental Studies.</div><div>&nbsp;- Information Technology and some legal training would be considered an asset.</div><div>&nbsp;- Suitable combination of experience and training.</div>