National Environment Agency

Executive (Sanitation Section)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 09 Jun 2026

What the role is

The Central Regional Office (CRO) is the operational arm of the Environmental Public Health Group, overseeing a diverse range of environmental public health functions, including vector control, sanitation, and public feedback management for the central regions of Singapore.

As an Executive in the Sanitation Section with CRO, you will play an active role in implementing, engaging, and enforcing key environmental public health programmes to ensure high standards of public health in Singapore.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities will include the following:

Ensure good cleanliness and sanitation standards at various premises, public places, and outdoor events within the assigned sector
Enable a smoke-free environment at smoking prohibited areas in premises and public places
Conduct routine inspections and undertaking necessary actions on public health concerns (e.g. cleanliness, littering and smoking in prohibited areas, etc)
Attend, investigate and resolve feedback from members of public and stakeholders on public health matters
Work closely with internal teams, relevant NEA divisions/departments, and government agencies and stakeholders to investigate and resolve public health issues
Plan and manage all matters relating to public health
Educate the public on good environmental practices and facilitate compliance with regulations
Conduct enforcement against offences that contravene the Environmental Public Health Act (EPHA), Smoking (Prohibition in Certain Places) Act (SPCPA), and their subsidiary legislations
Write and submit reports on public health issues to management

What we are looking for

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

Keen interest in environmental public health matters
1 to 2 years of relevant working experience
Able to communicate in a friendly and composed manner with the public
Good team player who interacts effectively with others and possesses problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Outgoing and pleasant personality, independent, and resourceful
Self-driven, meticulous and always ready to strive for improvement
Keen to take initiatives and carry out plans
Able to perform enforcement duties indoors and outdoors, and work on weekends and after office hours
Analytical, organised and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment managing multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

About your application process

This job is closing on 09 Jun 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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