Conservation Officer 2 – SOG/ST6

 JOB PURPOSE

The Conservation Officer level 2 of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) is responsible for conserving movable objects which are found in digs including preventive conservation (properly unearthing, packing, transporting, handling storage and exhibiting) and interventive conservation (removal of corrosion products by physical and or chemical means and the stabilization for perpetuity). The incumbent is also responsible for movable objects conservation which include artifacts such as bone, pottery, stone, metals and glass.

The incumbent achieves the above by using ethical, scientific and business practices in a manner that maximizes, as far as possible, commitment with high levels of accuracy, accountability, responsibility as well as documented productivity.

 MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • A Graduate Degree in Conservation OR the Sciences – Chemistry, Physics &/ or Biology.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a similar capacity.
  • An appreciation for archaeology and cultural resource management would be considered an asset.

 

Manager Technical Operations SOG/ST6

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Director Estate Management the Manager Technical Operations of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) is responsible for the provision of technical support in the construction and lease, monitoring of sites, buildings, monuments and the maintenance of properties owned by the JNHT.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • An undergraduate degree in Architecture or Urban Planning from a recognized tertiary institution or equivalent.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a similar capacity.
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) and other mapping equipment would be considered an asset.

 

(A complete description of the positions may be obtained at the links below

Click for a complete description of the position:  PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION – Conservation Officer 2

Click for a complete description of the position: PROPOSED JOB DESCRIPTION – Manager Technical Operations

 

Applications accompanied by resumes should be received no later than Monday May 1st, 2017.

Human Resource Department
Jamaica National Heritage Trust
79 Duke Street
Kingston
Email: saradouglas@jnht.com
Tel: 922-1287/8 or 922-3990

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.