Engineering, Technical, Building and Construction,
Civil Engineer- 2 Positions
64/2023/KCPSB: CIVIL ENGINEER (REGISTERED) JOB GROUP ‘N’ – 2 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
- Project management; plan, coordinate and manage civil engineering projects, including construction, maintenance and renovation activities
- Structural design and analysis, design and analyses structural elements, ensuring compliance with local building codes
- Facility maintenance; implement preventive maintenance programs for civil infrastructure, including structure, drainage systems and utilities
- Quality assurance; conduct regular inspections to assess the structural integrity and safety of existing civil infrastructure. Recommend and implement corrective measures as necessary
- Construction supervision; oversee construction projects, monitor progress and ensure compliance with project plans, specification, timelines and to take initiatives towards the backlogs and all pilling work for closure
- Collaboration and coordination; work closely with cross functional teams, including operations, maintenance and safety to ensure seamless integration of civil engineering projects with overall facility operation
- Budgeting, negotiating cost control; prepare cost estimates for civil engineering projects and monitor expenditures to ensure adherence to approved budgets
- Documentation and reporting: prepare technical reports, project documentation and progress reports. Maintain accurate records of project activities, including drawings, specifications and correspondence
- Team management; provide guidance, support to team technicians involved in Civil engineering projects and take corrective measures as and when needed
Requirements for appointment
- Served in the grade of engineer (civil) for at least three (3) years and above
- Bachelors’ degree in civil engineering or civil engineering or its equivalent ualification from a recognized institution
- Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (EBK) with a current valid annual practicing license from Engineers Registration Board of Kenya and Corporate member with Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
- Attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Physical Planner – 2 Positions
65/2023/KCPSB: PYHSICAL PLANNER (REGISTERED) JOB GROUP ‘N’ – 2 POST
Duties and Responsibilities
- Providing technical advice to the County on physical planning matters
- Overseeing implementation of the physical development policies, guidelines, strategies and spatial plans
- Overseeing development of a framework for development of County infrastructure
- Coordinate site analysis
- Overseeing collection of geographical data for preparation, design and review of physical development plan
- Spearheading vetting and verification of physical development and building plans
- Regulate use of County land
- Overseeing implementation of development control and preservation orders
- Providing technical advice on matters concerning alienation and appropriate use of land such as change of use, extension of use, extension of lease, sub -division of land and amalgamation of county land
- Managing and maintaining physical planning records and data banks
- Resolving conflicts arising from physical planning processes
- Initiating and facilitating research on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matters related to physical planning
- Collaboration with other stakeholders and the National Land Commission and National Government on matters related to Physical planning
- Any ither duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for appointments
- Served for minimum period of at least three (3) years and above
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline; Urban and Regional planning, urban planning or town planning or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Membership to Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya
- Registration with Physical Planners Registration Board
- Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya
- Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution in Kenya
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the physical planning function
Method of Application
Note: – 1. All applications should be submitted on or before Friday 1st September 2023 by 4:30Pm in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the category (position) which they fall and addressed to:-
The Board Secretary
Kwale County Public Service Board
P.O BOX 4 -80403
KWALE
Posted or hand delivered at the Kwale County Public Service Board Offices next to Kwale District Hospital and opposite Baraza Park – Kwale Town.
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- Applicants must attach copies the following documents:-
- National Identity Card
- Academic and professional certificates
- Leaving certificates and other testimonials
- Registration Certificate
- Valid Practicing License
- All applicants submitting their applications through hand delivery should be on face masks and adhere to health protocols like keeping social distance and washing their hands.
- Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Please visit our official website www.kwalecountygov.com for details on the job requirements.