An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Islands Government Service for the post of Director of Environment and Coastal Resources.

The successful candidate is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the review, design and enforcement of Environmental and Coastal Resource policies for the TCI and the granting of appropriate licenses. He /she is also required to carry out strategic planning and make recommendations to the Government regarding the findings of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIAs). The candidate must also be able to formulate clear guidelines; educate the public regarding environment and conservation issues and liaise with various stakeholders including Developers, National Park Users, Fishermen, Water Sport Players, Business Owners and Hoteliers on environmental issues / concerns.  The individual must be able to prepare funding proposals for large scale research projects as well as for the acquisition of major equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 The position requires the incumbent to have a Masters Degree in Natural Resource Management, Ecology or other related field.  The incumbent is also expected to have at least five (5) years relevant experience, three (3) of which must be at a Senior Management Level.

RENUMERATION PACKAGE:

SALARY: $39,960.00 – $43,200.00 PER ANNUM 

TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE:  $1,080.00 PER ANNUM

For persons recruited outside the Turks and Caicos Islands a two (2) year contract is offered.  Other benefits include Housing Allowance, end of contract gratuity of fifteen percent (15%), return packages for a family of up to two (2) children under the age of sixteen (16) years and duty free on the shipment of personal effects imported within six (6) months of the appointment.

For more information on the Job Description please contact the Office of the Public Service Management; Telephone 649-946-2801, Extension#: 10321. All resumes with contact information and two letters of References as well as a Police Certificate should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Public Service Management, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Facsimile: 946-1582