Principal Valuer At Public Service Commission Kenya (Psck)

No of Positions:20
VACANCY NO 26/2020

Terms of Service: Permanent/Pensionable Salary Scale: Kshs.47,780 – Kshs.82,330 p.m. (CSG 8) House Allowance: Kshs.15,400 p.m. - Kshs.35,000 (Depending on duty station) Commuter Allowance: Kshs.8,000 p.m. Leave Allowance: Kshs.8,000 p.m. Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
served in the grade of Senior Valuer, CSG’ 9’ for a minimum period of three years (3) years or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Economics, Real Estate and Property Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
membership to the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), Valuation and Estate Management Surveyors Chapter;
certificate in computer application skills from a recognized Institution; and
shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be based at the Ministry headquarters or at the Ministry’s Field Office will supervise officers in the various valuation units. Specific duties and responsibilities include:-
preparation of stamp duty valuation reports;
updating of valuation databases throughout the country;
preparation of reports for all properties leased by different government departments and other state bodies;
drafting proposals for research on valuation matters;
the preparation of the asset register of values of all properties owned by government both locally and internationally and initiating revaluations;
attending courts and tribunals on matters relating to the division;
conducting field inspections necessary for the preparation of valuation rolls; and
assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of valuation rolls prepared by private valuers.