OFFICE OF THE SERVICES COMMISSIONS (Central Government) 30 National Heroes Circle

OFFICE OF THE SERVICES COMMISSIONS
(Central Government)
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4
Jamaica
Telephone: 922-8600
Fax: 924-9764
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.osc.gov.jm
CIRCULAR No. 235
OSC Ref. C. 58499
18th November, 2014
Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments are asked to invite applications from suitably
qualified officers in their Ministries/Departments to fill the post of Technical Support Administrator
(GMG/AM 3) in the Law Revision Secretariat, Ministry of Justice, salary range $933,049 $1,109,102 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Key Responsibilities
Carries out the revision exercise of the Subsidiary Legislation annually.
Examines Subsidiary Legislation for inconsistencies and irregularities, and consults with the
Chief Parliamentary Counsel or Legal Officers in the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in
order to effect the necessary changes.
Peruses the Jamaica Gazette Supplement (Proclamations, Rules and Regulations), and the
Jamaica Gazette Extraordinary with a view to identifying legislation to be amended and any new
ones to be added.
Proofreads the computerized pages of the laws (Statutes and Subsidiary Legislations) with the
senior members of staff to ensure correct re-production.
Proofreads the pages relative to the preparation of a loose-leaf Guide in hard copy and
electronic form.
Monitors job output of data officer responsible for typesetting of Subsidiary Legislation.
Overall responsibility of the Law Revision Office in the absence of the Technical Assistant to the
Law Revision Commissioners.
Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Required Skills/Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in the use of relevant computer applications
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work in a team
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Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
A First Degree in the Social Sciences or Liberal Arts or equivalent with at least two (2) years’
working experience
Paralegal Training is an asset.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Tuesday,
2nd December, 2014 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Administration
Ministry of Justice
NCB (South) Tower
11th Floor, 2 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position can be obtained from the Senior
Director, Human Resource Management and Administration, Ministry of Justice.
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Please ensure that a copy of this circular is placed at a strategic position on the Notice Board of
the Ministry/Department and brought to the attention of all eligible officers.