Senior Plan Examiner

Key Outputs:

• Work plans prepared 
• Performance appraisals conducted 
• Reports developed 
• Plans/related documents secured 
• Plans examined 
• Rejected plans returned 
• Technical advice given 

Key Responsibilities:

Managing/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Gives support with the coordination of the work activities of the Comparison and Computing Units. 
• Assists with the vetting of work done by staff 
• Ensures that plans and related documents being used are cared for and secured 
• Secures and maintains all plans and accompanying documents submitted for examination 
• Preparing work plans for the Unit 
• Prepares reports on the progress of work undertaken in the Unit
• Conducts performance appraisals in accordance with established guidelines.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are adhered to in the conduct of work.
• Makes limited contact with clients to explain rejection report(s) if necessary 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Examines pre-checked plans to ascertain compliance to the Land Surveyors Act and Regulations 
• Examines digitally submitted pre-checked plans to ascertain compliance to the Land Surveyors Act and Regulations using Land Folio and Microsurvey
• Examines Registered Title (RT) Plans to ensure compliance with the Registration of Titles Act 
• Checks plans to determine whether the land is registered or unregistered
• Investigates dually registered properties on behalf of the Registrar of Titles 
• Ensures that all plans delivered to the Unit and leaving it are recorded
• Verifies whether plans submitted for titles are dually registered
• Informs surveyor of the area surveyed 
• Informs the Titles Office bout dual registrations 
• Vets work done by staff, indicates errors and ensures that work is corrected
• Checks Strata plans for applications accuracy before titles are issued 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Manager 
• Solves complex problems involving dual registrations. 
• Assists in the successful completion of Expedition Plans in a timely manner
• Assists in imparting the knowledge of the work to junior staff members
• Uses alternative ways of carrying out the duties in times of extreme pressure to complete same. 
• Can specialize in Registration of Titles (RT) comparison checks

Performance Indicators

• Performance appraisals are submitted on time with the appropriate recommendation 
• Reports are accurate and submitted on time 
• Accepted plans are copied and recorded within the time specified
• Rejected plans are returned in the time agreed 
• Dual registration detected or clarified within the projected timeframe
• All documents entering and leaving the unit are accounted for through a maintained and current records system 

Required Skills/Competencies:

The post-holder should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent planning, organising and problem solving skills 
• Excellent knowledge of the Land Surveyors Act and Regulations
• Good written and oral communication skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Sound work ethics 

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Five (5) CSEC subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Geography 
• Land Surveying Technician Certificate would be an asset with at least two (2) years’ experience as a Plan Examiner 

OR 

• A combination of relevant training certificates and at least five (5) years’ experience as a Plan Examiner. 

OR 

• A general knowledge of Parcel Data Management and Land Registration Systems and Surveying Software 

Special Considerations Associated with the Job

• Visual fatigue from examination of documents/plans 
• Long periods of sitting 

Resources Managed

• Drawing equipment 
• Plans, volumes 
• Computer and database 

Authority to:

• N/A 

We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.