Town Planning Officer
Parish council planner — processes planning applications, advises developers on regulations, and enforces the Town & Country Planning Act at the local level.
Typical Salary
J$2.5M
to J$5M per year
Open Roles
60+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
Parish development demand
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Career Paths
Planning Assistant→Planning Officer→Town Planning Officer→Senior Planning Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2.5MSenior: J$5M
Key Skills
Planning application review
Zoning assessment
Site inspection
Public consultation
Enforcement notices
GIS mapping
Development brief writing
Legislation interpretation
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Urban Planning or related
- Parish council appointment
Preferred
- MSc Planning
- Certified Planner status
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Urban & Regional Planning
- Parish council / TCPA appointment
- Certified Planner certificate
Market Trend
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