Pursuant to the provision of County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 45, 59 (1) (b) the West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the above position.
DECLARATION OF VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF WATER, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
**5. WATER ENGINEERS JG “K” (2 POSTS)
Duties and responsibilities**
• General coordination of all water activities/projects at the sub-county
• Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and water structures such as pump systems and pipe networks
• Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
• Presenting project details and technical information to the Chief officer
• Writing reports
• Preparation of project proposals
• Liaison with staff from other departments working at the sub county
• Preparation of bills of quantities
• Interpretation of bills of quantities and drawings to the residents
• Measurements of work done and Preparation of payment certificates
• Writing and preparation of tender documents and managing contracts in liaison with the Chief Officer
• Liaising with contractors, government agencies and suppliers
• Supervising contractors and site workers
• Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software to design projects
• Coordinate with the Chief Officer to ensure that projects keep to budgets and timescales
• Maintaining an awareness of current environmental issues
• Streamlining the water agenda with the community and other interested parties
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Requirements for Appointment
• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bsc Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Water) or Equivalent
• A postgraduate qualification in the engineering field for graduates without relevant first degrees
• Registration with relevant bodies
• At least 1 years’ experience in related fields
• A training in various engineering design soft wares will be an added advantage
• Management skills
• Ability to learn/use of survey equipment such as GPS, Theodolite, Total Station/Real time kinematic
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine knowledge and interest of the water industry and environmental issue
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Terms of Service:
• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC.
You can access the advertisement details on our website
www.westpokot.go.ke
and submit online applications through our email
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• All application should be submitted on or before
Thursday 27th May, 2021
to
Ag. Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
• The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
