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Operations Officer (Environmental Protection)

Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority • Full-time • Kingston • 2w ago

JAMAICA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

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a Statutory Body and portfolio entity of the

Ministry of Science, Energy, Transport & Telecommunications

invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following vacant position:

OPERATIONS OFFICER (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)

 (ECONOMIC REGULATION DEPARTMENT) 

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for providing support in the development, review and maintenance of standards, policies and tools in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 16 (Environmental Protection), Volume IV.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the review and incorporation of Annex 16 provisions in Jamaica’s legislative framework particularly as it relates to Aeroplane CO2 Emission and Community Engagement

Provide technical support and communicate guidance materials, Ministerial Orders, regulations relating to the adoption of the Annex 16, Vol IV (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation - CORSIA) to aeroplane operators.

Participate in the drafting of Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and the development of supporting guidance material to reduce the impact of international aviation on the environment in respect of the carbon emissions and offsetting programme.

Monitor stakeholder compliance with ICAO SARPs and local policies by:

Maintain databases on aeroplane operators’ Emissions Monitoring Plan, Emissions Report and Verification Report

Develop and update relevant ICAO databases for forecasting and analysing trends as required

Collate and submit reports for review on Air Traffic and Air Transport operations, Emissions level, carbon offsetting scheme

Update Jamaica’s State Action Plan for the reduction of CO2 emissions by aviation stakeholders and recommend measure for implementation

Coordinate the requirements for implementation of CORSIA programme.

Assist in the assessment of mitigation measures implemented by stakeholders such as the Air Navigation Service provider, Airport Operators, and Aeroplane Operators for the reduction of CO2 emissions. Provide improvement recommendations and/or enforcement measures accordingly.

Monitor accountability measures for the development, update and implementation of SAP and CORSIA.

Collate, analyze and submit technical reports for decision-making, reveiw and dispatch to ICAO as required.

Provide the expertise related to climate change impact, other provisions and policies related to Environmental Protection and associated guidance material to ensure that they take into account the latest developments in other associated fields

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Aviation or Aerospace Engineering, Climate Change, Environmental Policy or equivalent degree with specialization in environmental regulation from an accredited institution.

At least three (3) years’ work experience in environmental protection, compliance monitoring, and/or regulatory enforcement preferably in the field of Air Transportation