Survey Draughtsman (Cadastral Survey)

Key Outputs:

• Search for information/data effected
• Recommendations made
• Annexed Plans made from survey diagrams or survey subdivision plans.
• Fair drawn diagram prepared
• Draughting trainees assisted
• Technical problems solved
• Reports prepared

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Carries out searches in Titles records office and in Surveys and Mapping Division Record to secure the relevant information to complete plans
• Makes recommendations for additional information/data to complete plans
• Makes plots from field notes on sub-division or other complex plans
• Prepares Cadastral Maps and Plans
• Prepares Sub-division plans
• Prepares Topographical plans
• Prepares Surveyors Report
• Makes amendments to plans under the supervision the Senior Survey Draughtsman
• Prepares fair drawn diagrams for annexation to Certificates of Titles
• Assists trainees with practical exercises in Draughting
• Resolves technical problems relating to plan preparation and diagrams relating to the annexation of Certificates of Titles
• Ensures that completed plans are copied to established standards
• Reports on activities assigned

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Manager/ Senior Survey Draughtsman.

Performance Indicators

• Work is designed to meet established standards and targets
• Reports are complete, accurate and submitted on time
• Confidentiality is displayed in the conduct of duties
• Technical problems are dealt with within the time agreed
• Annexed Plans are done to specification
• Annexed Plans are prepared for Land Titles Division within the time frame agreed

Required Competencies:

The post-holder should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent penmanship skills
• Proficient in using CAD software

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• 5 CSEC subjects inclusive of English Language, Mathematics, and a technical subject
• Technical Drawing would be an advantage.
• At least one (1) year experience using CAD and other relevant survey software would be an advantage

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• High level of mental demand to meet deadlines
• The draughtsman should have basic knowledge in Stencilling and the ability to write free hand calligraphy.
• The draughtsman should have basic knowledge to plot from Surveyor’s Field Book.

Resources Managed

• Draughting instruments
• Land Title documents and maps

Authority to:

• N/A

Remuneration Package:

-Salary Range (Level 4) - 

A letter of application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than

August 16 ,2024 to jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of:

 Director, Human Resource Management & Development

                                              National Land Agency

                                                    8 Ardenne Road

Kingston 10

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