OPM/2075/2013/5 HR/OPM Circular No. 12/2015 Office of the Prime Minister Auberge de Castille, Valletta VLT 2000 th 26 March 2015 To: Permanent Secretaries Directors-General Directors Heads of Public Sector Organisations POST OF TECHNICAL OFFICER (LEADING DRAUGHTSMAN) IN THE GOVERNMENT PROPERTY DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER nd (Capacity building approval dated 22 July 2014) In accordance with clause 3.1 (l) of the current Collective Agreement, nomenclatures importing the male gender include also the female gender. 1. The Director General, Government Property Department in the Office of the Prime Minister, invites applications from Public Officers in the Malta Public Service for the posts of Technical Officer in the Government Property Department, Office of the Prime Minister. Public Officers in the Malta Public Service who are on secondment/on loan/detailed with/deployed with/on attachment to Public Sector Organisations may also apply. Terms and Conditions 2. The salary for the post of Technical Officer is Salary Scale 12, that is, €15,539 per annum, rising by annual increments of €354.00 up to a maximum of €17,663. Duties 3. The duties of Technical Officer, in the Government Property Department, Office of the Prime Minister include: (a) preparation of drawings and reports; (b) assisting Principal Technical Officers and Senior Technical Officers in the preparation of reports, site inspections, field research on ownership and other technical work; (c) plotting and checking indexed graphic records; (d) research to determine ownership of property; (e) attending court sittings in connection with the duties set out above; (f) assisting the general public and liaison with Government Departments in queries arising out of the duties set out above; and (g) any other duties according to the exigencies of the Public Service as directed by the Principal Permanent Secretary. Eligibility requirements 4.1 By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be Public Officers: (a) in the grade of Assistant Technical Officer; or (b) in the grade of Senior Technician or Senior Tradesman who are in possession, or have been approved for the award, of at least a Higher Technician Diploma (HTD) in a related area or an appropriate, recognized, comparable qualification. Qualifications at a level higher than that specified above will be accepted for eligibility purposes, provided they meet any specified subject requirements. Moreover, candidates who have not yet formally obtained any of the above-mentioned qualifications will still be considered, provided that they submit evidence that they have been approved for the award of the qualifications in question by the closing time and date of the call for applications. 4.2 The Higher Technician Diploma is rated at MQF Level 5. A person in possession of an MQF Level 4 appropriate qualification followed by two (2) years proven appropriate experience shall be deemed to satisfy the clause “Higher Technician Diploma or an appropriate, recognised, comparable qualification” in para 4.1 (b) above. 4.3 Due consideration will be given to applicants who, besides the requisites indicated in paragraph 4.1, have proven relevant work experience and knowledgeable on the laws pertaining to the Department. 4.4 Prospective applicants should note the requirement to produce MQRIC recognition statements in respect of their qualifications from MQRIC, or other designated authorities, as applicable, as per provisions applicable to this call for applications (see link below). Submission of supporting documentation 5.1 Qualifications and experience claimed must be supported by certificates and/or testimonials, copies of which should be attached to the application. Scanned copies sent electronically are acceptable. 5.2 Original certificates and/or testimonials are to be invariably produced for verification at the interview. Selection procedure 6. Eligible applicants will be assessed by a Selection Board to determine their suitability for the post. Submission of applications 7. Applications, together with an updated Service and Leave Record Form (GP47), will be received by the Director, Finance & Administration, at the Government Property Department, Auberge de Baviere, St Sebastian Street Valletta VLT 2000 by not later than noon (Central European Time) of th Monday, 20 April 2015. Applications can also be submitted through the Online Government Recruitment Portal on http://recruitment.gov.mt by the said closing time and date of this call for applications. Further details concerning the submission of applications are contained in the general provisions referred to below. Other general provisions 8. Other general provisions concerning this call for applications, with particular reference to:        the probationary period and other conditions; reasonable accommodation for registered persons with disability; submission of recognition statements in respect of qualifications; publication of the result; the process for the submission of petitions concerning the result; access to application forms and related details; and retention of documents may be viewed by accessing the website of the Public Administration HR Office at the address http://www.pahro.gov.mt/file.aspx?f=373 or may be obtained from the Finance and Administration Directorate, Auberge de Castille, Valletta. These general provisions are to be regarded as an integral part of this call for applications. For the purpose of paragraph 5.2 of the General Provisions of this call for applications, the fax number of the receiving Department is 22953456 and the e-mail address is [email protected] Raymond Camilleri Director General (Government Property)