Executive (Sanitation Section)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency in Singapore is seeking an Executive in the Sanitation Section to support the Central Regional Office in implementing, engaging, and enforcing key environmental public health programmes. You will help maintain high public health standards and interact with the public to address concerns.

The role involves inspections, enforcing regulations, and coordinating with internal teams and agencies to resolve issues while educating the public on good environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in environmental public health matters.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience.
• Able to communicate in a friendly and composed manner with the public.
• Good team player who interacts effectively with others and possesses problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Outgoing and pleasant personality, independent, and resourceful.
• Self-driven, meticulous and always ready to strive for improvement.
• Keen to take initiatives and carry out plans.
• Able to perform enforcement duties indoors and outdoors, and work on weekends and after office hours.
• Analytical, organised and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure good cleanliness and sanitation standards at various premises, public places, and outdoor events within the assigned sector.
• Enable a smoke-free environment at smoking prohibited areas in premises and public places.
• Conduct routine inspections and undertake necessary actions on public health concerns (e.g. cleanliness, littering and smoking in prohibited areas, etc).
• Attend, investigate and resolve feedback from members of public and stakeholders on public health matters.
• Work closely with internal teams and government agencies to investigate and resolve public health issues.
• Plan and manage all matters relating to public health.
• Educate the public on good environmental practices and facilitate compliance with regulations.
• Conduct enforcement against offences that contravene EPHA, SPCPA and subsidiaries.
• Write and submit reports on public health issues to management.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

What the role is:

The Central Regional Office (CRO) is the operational arm of the Environmental Public Health Group, overseeing a diverse range of environmental public health functions, including vector control, sanitation, and public feedback management for the central regions of Singapore. As an Executive in the Sanitation Section with CRO, you will play an active role in implementing, engaging, and enforcing key environmental public health programmes to ensure high standards of public health in Singapore.

What you will be working on:

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Ensure good cleanliness and sanitation standards at various premises, public places, and outdoor events within the assigned sector
• Enable a smoke-free environment at smoking prohibited areas in premises and public places
• Conduct routine inspections and undertaking necessary actions on public health concerns (e.g. cleanliness, littering and smoking in prohibited areas, etc)
• Attend, investigate and resolve feedback from members of public and stakeholders on public health matters
• Work closely with internal teams, relevant NEA divisions/departments, and government agencies and stakeholders to investigate and resolve public health issues
• Plan and manage all matters relating to public health
• Educate the public on good environmental practices and facilitate compliance with regulations
• Conduct enforcement against offences that contravene the Environmental Public Health Act (EPHA), Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act (SPCPA), and their subsidiary legislations
• Write and submit reports on public health issues to management

What we are looking for:

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Keen interest in environmental public health matters
• 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience
• Able to communicate in a friendly and composed manner with the public
• Good team player who interacts effectively with others and possesses problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Outgoing and pleasant personality, independent, and resourceful
• Self-driven, meticulous and always ready to strive for improvement
• Keen to take initiatives and carry out plans
• Able to perform enforcement duties indoors and outdoors, and work on weekends and after office hours
• Analytical, organised and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

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