Professional and Scientific Class

Responsible administrative work in directing the Population Programme of the Ministry of Health. An employee in this class is responsible for administering the Population Programme of the Ministry of Health, which includes the determination, direction, and review of targets and objectives. Work involves directing and supervising the personnel of the Population Programme Unit, maintaining adequate statistical systems, evaluating the activities of the Programme, and preparing and submitting progress reports.

Plans, directs and co-ordinates a decentralized programme of human resource management functions in a Ministry/Department. Work involves formulating and implementing the work programme of the Division/Unit, coordinating and reviewing activities of the various human resource management functions, ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of the programmes of activities and their consistency with the strategic plan, developing policy and serving as the Ministry’s/Department's chief adviser on human resource management matters. Work is performed with a considerable degree of initiative, innovativeness and independent judgement within the framework of established policies and procedures and is reviewed by the Permanent Secretary/Head of Department through discussions and analysis of reports for accomplishment of objectives and adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsible professional and administrative work in directing a programme of drainage, irrigation, reclamation, river and coastal engineering works. An employee in this class is responsible for the efficient planning and execution of drainage, irrigation, reclamation, river and coastal construction and maintenance work throughout the territory and for the collection and dissemination of hydrological data. Work involves the coordination of the three Branches of the division, directing as regards policy and priority, acting as an adviser on all matters dealing with drainage, irrigation, reclamation, river and coastal engineering works, and submitting plans and policies concerning the current and projected development of the country in these fields. Work is usually assigned in consultation with the Permanent Secretary and is performed with a degree of initiative and independent judgment. Technical guidance is available from the Chief Technical Officer, when required. Work is subject to review for accomplishment and adherence to policy through inspectors, discussions and analysis of reports.

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.

Administrative and highly specialised work in the field of tax training. An employee in this class is responsible for organising, planning and directing all training activities in the Inland Revenue Department. Work involves formulating policies, evaluating and analysing training methods and techniques and conducting research on related matters. Work also involves supervision of a group of subordinates engaged in assisting generally in executing training programmes of the Department. Work is performed independently but is subject to review by a superior officer for compliance with established procedures and regulations.

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.

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.