Assistant Manager/Manager (Sanitation and Vector Control)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Service Division's Eastern Regional Office in Singapore seeks a highly motivated leader to oversee operations in environmental public health, with a focus on vector control, sanitation and public feedback management. You will supervise a team, drive programs, and ensure high public health standards are maintained across the Eastern region.

You will lead vector-related surveillance, manage outbreaks, liaise with stakeholders to implement control measures, investigate feedback on

Qualifications

• Professional certification in environmental health or vector control is preferred.
• 2-3 years of environmental health operations experience with at least 1-2 years in supervisory roles.
• Experience in vector control, sanitation management, enforcement activities, and community engagement.
• Experience with technology systems and data management is preferred.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; effective communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks, with flexibility to work outside office hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of officers in vector-related surveillance and outbreak management.
• Liaise with stakeholders to implement control measures and respond to public concerns.
• Investigate feedback related to cleanliness, littering, and prohibited area offences; educate the public.
• Enforce environmental health offences and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Coaching

Teamwork

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Professional certification in environmental health or vector control

Job description

What the role is

The Eastern Regional Office (ERO) is the operational arm of the Environmental Public Health Operations Group, managing diverse environmental public health functions across Singapore’s Eastern regions, including vector control, sanitation, and public feedback management. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic candidate with demonstrated leadership abilities, critical thinking skills, and strong problem-solving abilities to oversee operations; and implement, engage, and enforce key environmental health programmes that maintain high public health standards in Singapore.

What you will be working on

In Sanitation and Vector Section, you will lead a team of officers to conduct vector-related surveillance, manage outbreaks and liaise with stakeholders to implement control measures. You will also investigate feedback related to cleanliness, littering and smoking in prohibited areas, educate the public on good environmental practices, and conduct enforcement on related offences.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities:

• Professional certification in environmental health or vector control preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in environmental health operations with at least 1-2 years in supervisory or team leadership roles.
• Experience in vector control, sanitation management, enforcement activities, and community engagement.
• Experience in technology systems and data management preferred.
• Strong team leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication and coaching abilities
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing operational environments
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Committed and willing to work outside office hours