Job Description

What the role is:
The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes. AVS works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the First Responder for all animal-related feedback. It also conducts public education and engagement programmes to foster a humane and gracious society for all, where pet owners, communities, and animals co-exist in greater harmony within our biophilic City in Nature.
What you will be working on:
[What you will be working on]

• Manage building operations at The Animal Lodge (TAL) which include infrastructure improvement and maintenance works, general administration and conducting fire drills
• Manage relevant building services or operations-related contracts which include specification writing, evaluating tenders, implementation, managing contract users and monitoring compliance
• Manage tenancies including calling revenue tenders, if required, and processing renewals, renovations, tenant onboarding and reinstatement works
• Manage public and tenant feedback via NParks Customer Management System and the TAL duty phone
• Coordinate and engage relevant stakeholders such as contractors, tenants, animal welfare groups and public to strengthen relationships for collaboration
• Provide support for building services at Animal Management Centre next to TAL
• Assist in emergency planning and risk management work at TAL
• Assist in enforcement operations at TAL
• Perform other assignments or projects as required.

What we are looking for:

• Areas of studies in business administration, estate/facilities management or procurement related disciplines
• 2 to 3 years of experience in government procurement, revenue contracting and/or contract management will be an advantage
• Highly motivated and independent individual
• Innovative and resourceful individual who can work well with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to work after office hours and during weekends when required

Other Information

• Candidate must be comfortable working in proximity with animals
• Office will be located at The Animal Lodge (59 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 699014)

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
[What we are looking for]
As above
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.

Skills Required