Project Engineer vacancy at Ministry of Irrigation

Job Description

THALPITIGALA RESERVOIR PROJECT

MINISTRY OF IRRIGATION

RECRUITMENT OF PROJECT STAFF

Vacancies

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified citizens of Sri Lanka for the following positions of  Thalpitigala Reservoir Project  on full time contract basis and the applicants are requested to forward their applications along with their Curriculum Vitae giving educational, professional qualifications and experience with two contacts of Nonrelative referees by registered post on or before 22nd March 2022 to reach the address mentioned below while indicating the post applied for on top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Project Director,

Thalpitigala Reservoir Project, 

Irrigation Department, 

Kandaketiya.

( Telephone  0552245626)

01. Project Engineer (Civil) – No. of Post-  01( PS 4A or 4B Category )

a. Qualifications for PS 4 Category A – Salary Range: Rs.  135,000.00 – 150,000.00

1) A successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field which is recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Or

A qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission as an equivalent qualification to the degree in the relevant field

Or

An Associate membership / A similar professional qualification obtained from a recognized professional institution in the relevant field.

With

At least 08 years post qualifying experience in the relevant field.

2) An officer of the Government All Island Services Class III/II or above or similar status in the relevant field.

With

At least 08 years of experience in Class III/II post.

b. Qualifications for PS 4 Category B – Salary Range: Rs. 110,000.00 – 120,000.00

1)  A successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field which is recognized by the University Grants Commission.

Or

A qualification recognized by the University Grants Commission as an equivalent qualification to the degree in the relevant field.

Or

An Associate membership / A similar professional qualification obtained from a recognized professional institution in the relevant field.

With

At least 06 years post qualifying experience in the relevant field.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. Applicant should be below 62 years of age.

2. Work experience in Foreign Funded Projects/Development Projects in Sri Lanka,  will be an added advantage.

3. Proficiency in English, Familiarity with Government regulations and Computer  literacy are essential for these posts.

4. Government approved salary scales with allowances as per the Management  Services Circular No. 01/2019 and any revisions thereafter are applicable. (visit: http//WWW.treasury.gov.lk)

5.These appointments are initially for a period of 01 year on contract basis and  may extend the service subjected to satisfactory performance of officer and requirement of the project.

Shortlisted applicants on highest qualification and experience will be called for an interview and selection will be based on merit. Therefore, any influence or making representation for the recruitment process could result in rejection of the application. Copies of the certificates to prove basic Qualifications should be attached with the application and all the incomplete applications will be rejected. The applications of candidates from Government Services/ Statutory Boards / Corporations and other Government Institutions should be forwarded through their respective Heads of institutions, who should state whether the applicants could be released on full time basis, if selected.

The Secretary

Ministry of Irrigation

24.02.2022