DEPARTMENT:                              DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & COASTAL RESOURCES (DECR)

JOB TITLE:                                      ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION OFFICER

REPORTS TO:                                 DEPUTY DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR

MAIN PURPOSE

Overall responsibility to provide and raise environmental awareness to all sectors of the Turks and Caicos society so as to contribute to the effective management of the Natural Resources of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

MAIN DUTIES

Reporting to the Deputy Director/Director of the DECR, through appropriate line management, the Environment Education Officer is expected to perform the following duties: (list is not exhaustive)

Ö                    Prepare an annual work programme outlining educational activities proposed for the year and periodic progress reports. This should include but is not limited to the preparation of information for environmental days in the calendar year.

Ö                    To be responsible for the development and implementation of the DECR educational plan.

Ö                    Conduct environmental education outreach programmes and workshops for the residents of the Turks and Caicos Islands which includes public presentations and lectures.

Ö                    Produce and present public awareness information on the environment to all sectors of society within the Turks and Caicos Islands. This should include but is not limited to posters, bookmarks, fliers etc.

Ö                    Assume responsibility for the organization and delivery of annual Junior Parks Warden Program.

Ö                    Coordinate the further training of DECR staffs.

Ö                    To assist with the implementation of topics related to the environment in the primary and secondary schools’ curriculum in collaboration with the Department of Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Ö                    Must have a Bachelor and/or Masters Degree in Environmental Studies or some other related Science education field.

Ö                    A minimum of three years experience in a related field

Ö                    Must have good communication skills. Teaching experience will be an asset.

Ö                    Expertise in Microsoft, Publisher/Abode Illustrator/Corel Draw

Ö                    Ability to swim will be an asset

Ö                    Scuba Certification will be an asset (or willing to undergo Certification)

Ö                    A valid Driver’s License.

SALARY         $26,940 - $29,640 PER ANNUM

Serving officers should apply through their Heads of Department.  Applications including resumé with contact information, two letters of reference and a police certificate should be addressed to the Office of Public Service Management Office, South Base, Grand Turk.  Telephone 946-2702 and Fax 946-1582.