Under Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 59 of the County Governments Act Revised Edition 2020 [2012] Kisii County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant posts.
ENGINEER (CIVIL) (3 POSTS) JOB GROUP ‘L’-VACANCY NO. KSI/PSB/EA/15/2024
Requirements and Competencies for Appointment:
- Be a Kenyan citizen;
- Served in the grade of registered Engineer (Civil) for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
- Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineer Registration Board of Kenya;
- Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Demonstrate competency in CAD (computer Aided design) use for design preparations and interpretation
- Demonstrated administrative, professional and management competence in work performance and results.
- Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
The duties and responsibilities include: –
- Undertake works in the fields of quality assurance, Axle Load Control, Planning, design, construction, maintenance and structures.
- Prepare engineering analysis of urban road projects to include; feasibility studies, detailed design, life cycle, cost and equipment selection.
- Perform all functions related to new project design/development, focusing on emerging priority urban needs.
- Prepare and interpret blueprints, drawings, layouts and other visual aids.
- Prepare construction specifications.
- Perform engineering duties surrounding the following; roads, public works, sub- divisions, drainage, traffic tunnel, bridge, and environmental management systems and prepare road works documents.
- Manage projects issues, budgets and programs
- Review and critique proposed changes to urban road engineering standards, policies and details.
- Review projects, program performance in terms of achieving physical and financial targets and attainment of projects/program target goals.
- Review development plans for compliance with adopted road engineering standards and best engineering practices.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work for technical assistance and training needs for the department and explore various options for procurement of such services.
- Meet with the general public and/or developers, landowners, and interest groups concerning zoning, subdivision of projects, building projects, and engineering regulations, standards, or policies.
- Work with the Principal Engineer in coordinating the activities of the design and construction teams.
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
PLEASE NOTE:
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be informed that Kisii County Public Service Board (CPSB) DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEE or USE AGENTS.
All copies of Academic Certificates and Testimonials MUST be certified by a commissioner for Oaths.
Upon offer of employment, the successful candidates shall present evidence of having satisfied the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing the following:
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
- Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board. (HELB).
- Dully filled and stamped Self-Declaration/Clearance from the Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC).
- A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
How to apply
Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for; department whilst enclosed together with a copy of the National ID detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of all relevant certificates and testimonials, to reach on or before 3rdJuly, 2024 at 5.00 p.m. and addressed to:
The Ag. -Secretary
Kisii County Public Service Board
P.O Box 1848-40200, KISII
Applications can be dropped at the Kisii County Public Service Board offices situated at Kisii – Kilgoris road near the Kisii Cathedral junction.
For further information, please visit www.kisii.go.ke
Kisii County is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified Kenyans including Women and Persons Living with Disability are encouraged to apply