About this role
[What the role is]
The Environmental Monitoring & Modelling Division (EMMD) implements a comprehensive air and water quality monitoring programme to ensure effective monitoring of the air and water quality. In EMMD, you will be part of the Environmental Quality Monitoring Department (EQMD) which will be using the air and water quality data collected to identify anomalies, assess long-term trends, and inform policies for the improvement of air and water quality. We are seeking suitable candidate(s) who is keen to oversee and manage the air and water quality monitoring programmes in EQMD.[What you will be working on]
You will be responsible for the following:
Lead a team responsible for carrying out monitoring of ambient air and water quality during pollution and chemical incidents as part of the Clean Environment Group’s Chemical Incident Response Unit
Set-up and commission the mobile laboratory response vehicle, including the onboard air / water sampling equipment, chemical detectors and scientific analytical equipment.
Develop and review of sampling and testing protocols (including QA/QC regime), operations SOPs and guidelines, risk assessment frameworks
Manage a team to carry out preparative and pre-sampling as well as conduct onsite sampling and measurements of pollutants using specialised analytical field equipment, covering air pollutants, volatile organic compounds, toxic industrial chemicals, and various water quality parameters in accordance with established protocols
Oversee the planning, preparation, procurement and maintenance of various chemical detectors and scientific analytical equipment, and carry out necessary troubleshooting of the analytical equipment while onsite
Carry out air and water-related investigative studies to address industrial pollution issues
Lead the review of equipment and technologies available to enhance existing air and water monitoring capabilities
Oversee the review of international and country specific guidelines, standards and criteria related to ambient air, coastal and inland water quality and carry out benchmarking studies
[What we are looking for]
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other fields related to air/water quality monitoring and assessment
Preferably 5 - 8 years of experience in air/water quality sampling and analysis, or environmental-related industries
Good knowledge in air and /water quality laboratory analysis work and experience in conducting onsite sampling is preferred
Have experience in leading a team
Mature, driven, self-motivated, resourceful and demonstrate critical/analytical thinking skills
Good command of spoken and written English
Good communication and presentation skills
Willing to work on a rotational shift basis
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
Other facts
About Public Service Division
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector.
Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better.
Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do.
As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.
What you'll do
- You will lead a team responsible for monitoring ambient air and water quality during pollution incidents and manage the setup of mobile laboratory response vehicles. Additionally, you will oversee the development of sampling protocols and conduct onsite measurements of pollutants.
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