Assistant Manager/Manager (Sanitation and Vector Control)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency in Singapore seeks a dynamic leader to oversee the Eastern Regional Office's environmental health operations, including vector control, sanitation, and public feedback management. You will guide a team of officers to uphold high public health standards and drive key programmes.

The role requires prior supervisory experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Certification preferred.
• 2–3 years in environmental health operations with 1–2 years in supervisory roles.
• Experience in vector control, sanitation, enforcement, and community engagement.
• Experience in technology systems and data management preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of officers to conduct vector-related surveillance and manage outbreaks.
• Liaise with stakeholders to implement control measures.
• Investigate feedback related to cleanliness, littering and smoking in prohibited areas.
• Educate the public on good environmental practices.
• Conduct enforcement on related offences.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Coaching abilities

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Pressure management

Out-of-hours work

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

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg