Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 01, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level may be deployed as a head of a unit at Headquarters or as a Sub-County Works Officer or a County Structural Engineer. The duties and responsibilities at the Headquarters and County level will include work in the specialized fields of engineering in one of the following:
Building and Allied Structures
Duties will involve: design, detailing and site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of construction; liaison with Architects, and other Departments on project development; checking and monitoring projects designed by consulting engineers; and direct and control of engineers and Structural Assistants working in the specific project.
Civil Duties will involve: design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of the sewerage drainage, roads and paved areas pertaining to public buildings and checking and monitoring projects designed by consultants.
Construction Duties will involve: supervision of structural, civil and marine works prepared by the Department and consulting engineers; enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers’ drawings, conditions of contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works, progress reports and guidance of County/Sub-County Structural Engineers on all technical aspects of the work.
Research
Duties will involve: supervision and control of applied research projects pertaining to structural materials, foundations, structural elements, and constructional techniques, and building technology. The officer will be responsible to the Principal Superintending Engineer for work programmes in all the functional areas and training and development of staff under him/her. Coordination of design, supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings, civil and other public works. In addition, the officer will be responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him/her

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Structural) or comparable and relevant position in the Public service for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized
• Institution;
• Been Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB);
• A Current valid annual Practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and technical staff; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of service: Permanent & Pensionable
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries & Remuneration Commission (SRC)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the following Link:
http://machakosgovernment.co.ke/jobs
This advertisement is open to all public service officers. Qualified candidates must apply on or before 9th A p r i l , 2 0 2 2 at 5:00 p.m. (East African Time).
It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

Note:
The Shortlisted Candidates will be required to produce the following during the interview:-
• Originals of their national identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Copies of their national identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents
• Mandatory integrity clearance documents:- Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), Clearance from Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of National Police, Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and Clearance from former employer where applicable.
• Letter of current appointment and all other appointment letters.
Machakos County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Women, persons with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants can obtain detailed job descriptions from the following link
https://machakosgovernment.co.ke/jobs-2/

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