Physical Planner I, Municipality - 2 Positions at Nyamira County Public Service Board

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Have a first degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Planning from a recognized university in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage;
• At least four (4) years’ experience in the field of physical planning;
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, the county development objectives and Vision 2030;
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation;
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity;
• Member of Planners Professional Body (KIP or AAK, Town Planners chapter);
• Knowledge in GIS will be an added advantage; and
• Be computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all physical planning activities and continually monitor projects during construction phase and work directly with the inspectors to ensure that plans and specifications are adhered to;
• Act as a primary agent for the sub counties in all matters on spatial planning;
• Undertake field analysis to ensure conformity to zoning codes, design regulation and/or approved plans;
• Implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards;
• Setting agenda for the Town Planning committee meetings, keep record of all deliberations and communicating decisions of the committee;
• Providing advice on development control and ensure the proper execution, vetting and verification building plans and regulation of land use;
• Management and maintenance of physical planning records and data bank; and
• Resolving conflicts arising from spatial/physical planning process.