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National Environment Agency

National Environment Agency

Executive Manager/ Assistant Director (Joint Operations Planning Department)

Permanent
Closing on 04 Feb 2026

What the role is

The Joint Operations Planning Department coordinates the development of plans and readiness of NEA’s current operations, contingency and national emergency plans.

What you will be working on

As an Assistant Director in the Joint Operations Planning Department, your roles will include but not limited to the following:

  • Assist the Branch Head in the implementation and review of Standing Operating Procedures and work with the Operations Divisions/Departments in managing incidents

  • Manage the daily operations in the NEA Operations Centre and work with fellow Assistant Directors and Operation Managers

  • Develop and review contingency plans at the intra and inter-agency level

  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of the various emergency/contingency plans and standing operating procedures to respond to a situation or crisis

  • Design and conduct exercises to validate the various plans to improve contingency, operational and security readiness

  • Carry out Secretariat functions in coordinating inter and intra agency level meetings and exercise planning meetings

What we are looking for

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

  • At least 10 to 15 years of broad-based experience in operations planning/training and staff work with the SAF or Home Team equivalent

  • Experience in running or part of an Operations Centre team or an Ops Trainer will be an advantage

  • Good communication and writing skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

  • Basic Microsoft Sharepoint knowledge will be an advantage

  • Required to perform shift work occasionally on a rotational basis, manage incidents outside of normal office hours and on weekends

  • You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

  • As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About your application process

This job is closing on 04 Feb 2026.

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 Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.


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

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