Technical Officer / Senior Technical Officer - Compliance Management

at  NPB National Parks Board

[What the role is]
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our biophilic City in Nature.
[What you will be working on]
You will be part of the Compliance Management team under the Industry Standards & Regulatory Division working to safeguard animal health and welfare at Singapore’s borders and animal businesses.

You will be involved in the following duties:

• To conduct inspection on animal businesses in Singapore, such as farms, pet breeders/boarders, pet shops, feedmills and etc.
• To collect samples from animals and premises of animal businesses.
• To carry out investigation and enforcement work related to animal businesses. Enforcement duties may include taking statements, seizure of specimens, and other enforcement actions.
• To assist with animal disease outbreak investigation.
• To assist with compilation of monthly statistics and reports.
• To assist with planning and execution of work items related to industry development.

[What we are looking for]

• Diploma in Veterinary Technology/ Veterinary Bioscience or any other relevant discipline preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Effective team player, organized, independent and fast learner.
• Able to use Microsoft Office (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and learn new in-house computer systems/applications.
• Good with figures and data, meticulous with positive work attitude and initiative.
• Able to work outdoor.
• Comfortable with handling live animals (dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, poultry etc).
• Preferably possess a valid Class 3 licence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• To conduct inspection on animal businesses in Singapore, such as farms, pet breeders/boarders, pet shops, feedmills and etc.
• To collect samples from animals and premises of animal businesses.
• To carry out investigation and enforcement work related to animal businesses. Enforcement duties may include taking statements, seizure of specimens, and other enforcement actions.
• To assist with animal disease outbreak investigation.
• To assist with compilation of monthly statistics and reports.
• To assist with planning and execution of work items related to industry development