We are looking for highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join our team to safeguard the environmental and public health of Singapore. You will be part of the Vector Control and Operations Division responsible for planning and implementing vector-borne diseases surveillance, prevention, and control programmes. An evidence-based, integrated vector management approach underpins the work that the Division does and requires close partnership and concerted efforts by multiple internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Assistant Manager / Manager (Operations Control and Planning Branch)
National Environment Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 18 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be responsible for the following:
- Conceptualise strategies and formulate/review operational policies on vector control.
- Engage stakeholders both internally and externally through presentations and work group discussions.
- Review work processes and systems to ensure that they are up-to-date and aligned with current best practices and guidelines.
- Work closely with NEA Regional Offices to implement operational programmes pertaining to vector control.
- Prepare inspection reports and present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform data analysis and prepare reports, proposals or submissions.
- Investigate feedback on vectors and sanitation related issues that might give rise to vector propagation, and to prepare documentation for subsequent enforcement actions.
- Contribute to training programmes by supporting needs assessment, developing curriculum/content design, and assisting in post-training evaluation to ensure effective learning outcomes from various internal/external stakeholder groups.
- Carry out procurement and ensure the smooth running of vector control services / supplies contracts
- Any other duties regarding Vector Control work
What we are looking for
Requirements:
- Experience in operations planning, investigation, and/or enforcement, in a vector control related field, will be an advantage
- Enjoy thinking strategically, planning and applying analytical reasoning in the area of operations management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- A committed team player with good communication/interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
- Highly self-motivated and always ready to strive for improvement
- Meticulous with an eye for detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle pressure under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Outgoing and pleasant personality
- Mature, independent and resourceful
- Willing to work after office hours, weekends and public holidays if required
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
About your application process
This job is closing on 18 Sep 2025.
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.