NParks is the national authority for plant health for Singapore and a signatory of the International Plant Protection Convention to protect international trade from plant pests. The role of the Executive/Administration is to provide management and office administration for phytosanitary certification and import regulation to facilitate trade of plants and plant products.
National Parks Board
Executive / Administration
Fixed TermsClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
Phytosanitary Certification
Review and process electronic applications for phytosanitary certification via GoBusiness in compliance with relevant regulations
You will gain knowledge of importing country’s requirements, handle enquiries and change requests on applications and release approved phytosanitary certificates for collection by clients to facilitate timely export of plants and plant products
Import Regulation - Issuance of Import Permit
Review and process import permit applications for commercial trade via TradeNet system in compliance with import regulations under the Control of Plants Act to facilitate imports to protect local plant resources from plant pests
Other Tasks
Prepare important reports and documents e.g. financial transactions records, daily summary of inspection fees
Communicate and interact with clients via telephone/email on any matters related to phytosanitary regulation for trade
Oversee office management to support the team’s regulatory operations
What we are looking for
Area of study in Horticultural Science, Life Science, Biological Sciences or related fields preferred
Able to write and communicate well in English; conversant in at least one other language or dialect
Has a positive attitude and pleasant personality with passion to deliver excellent customer service
Self-motivated and detail-oriented with high accuracy and able to prioritise tasks and handle multiple responsibilities
Good interpersonal skills to work well in a team
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Office Location:
The Animal & Plant Health Centre
6 Perahu Road (off Lim Chu Kang Road)
Singapore 718827
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.
About National Parks Board
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.
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