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Job Profiles

The following provides an understanding of the collection of task and responsibilities assigned to specific positions within the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards organizational structure. The requirement of the positions offers career guidance to individuals who are interested in an employment relationship with the Bureau.

Clerical Job Profiles

Clerk/Typist

Five O' levels, a secretarial college certificate in Typing
Experience is preferable to be able to record files, type memos and letters
Computer Literacy

Responsibility

Types memos, letters, and files and maintains records.

Clerk

Five O’ Levels

Administrative Professional Secretarial certification

Responsibilities

Ensures an efficient and up-to-date filing system of all Bureau’s correspondence
Dispatches bi-monthly newsletters
Classifies correspondences
Registers all incoming and outgoing correspondences.

Professional Job Profile

Marketing Officer

University degree or Professional Training in Marketing from a recognized degree.
Experience and training needed to function. Requires graduate work

Responsibilities

Supervises staff in the Unit
Prepares reports for the Marketing strategy of the organization
Makes continuous public appearance for the Company

Librarian

University Degree or its equivalent in Library Science

Responsibilities

Plans and supervises the acquisition classification, cataloguing, shelving and circulation of library materials and the maintenance of records concerning its issue and return, and related matter.

Human Resource development Officer

BSc, Social Sciences/ Management
Five years experience

Duties

Organizes and ensures proper maintenance of the human resource base at the Bureau
Makes recommendations on the areas of manpower planning, recruitment and staff development
Manages the personnel functions, - salary administration, employee benefits and services including pension benefits

Systems Analyst

BSc Computer Science
5 years experiences

Duties
Responsible for managing the organization’s information system including networks and data bases and will be expected to arrange for external communication links, advise on software and hardware acquisitions and training staff in the use of software as appropriate.

Inspector

University degree in Physical and Natural Sciences
At least two years working experience
Ownership of a motor vehicle

Responsibilities

Maintains a system for the implementation of Compulsory Standards
Reviews non-conformance good from point of sale
Liaises with Managerial personnel at Port Authority and Customs and Excise Division

Standards Officer

Certification, Standardization, Laboratory Services or Laboratory Accreditation, Metrology

University degree in Engineering or physical Science and training in Quality Control and Standards
At least two years working experience

Responsibilities

Research material, literature and technical data for utilization in Standards
Required to draft standards, sample, inspect, test and evaluate goods and services for compliance with Standards as specified by the Bureau.
Work requires the preparation, maintaining, editing and analyzing of Reports and records
Design questionnaire for surveys relating to work and reports related to Standards and Quality Assurance activities

Nb. This position is within a block system consisting of Standards Officer I, II, and III in which specified work experience within the relevant discipline is required.

Marketing Job Profiles

Marketing Officer
University degree or Professional Training in Marketing from a recognized degree.
Experience – experience and training needed to function.

Responsibility –

Formulates an implements marketing strategies
Prepares reports for the Marketing strategy of the organization
Makes continuous public appearance for the Company

Marketing Assistant

Diploma in Marketing from a recognized institution
Good writing skills
Computer literacy
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Prepares promotional materials
Co-ordinates exhibits, seminars and meetings
Maintains contact with existing clients to ensure satisfaction
Conducts market surveys

Public Relations Assistant

Diploma in Marketing from a recognized institution
Good writing skills
Computer literacy
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Liaises and interfaces with all Divisions of the Bureau to up to date information or issues for publications.
Assist in preparing reports, speeches and other related communications

Technical Job Profiles

Laboratory Technician

Five O’Level Education – in science subjects, mathematics and English
National Technicians Diploma
Training and experience

Responsibilities

Performs complex Lab test and examinations
Assist in designing engineering, electrical and laboratory apparatus and equipment
Constructs equipment to meet national and international standards