Principal Physical Planner at Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

JOB GROUP “N”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Physical Planning or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Computer  proficiency
• Minimum 7 years relevant  experience
• Able to undertake drawings and designs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Registered and licensed by a relevant professional body
• Full member of Kenya Institute of Planners.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Chief Officer on Technical matters
• Initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of sub-county and local physical development plans
• Providing advice on development application and development control matters
• Implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards
• Collecting and analyzing urban and regional  planning data
• Preparing action for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities
• Undertaking studies on matters relating to physical planning at regional and local levels
• Setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meeting
• Keeping record of deliberations and communication decisions of the physical planning liaison committee
• Managing  physical planning data
• Overall supervision of  planning issues
• Perform any other assigned duty.