Principal Physical Planner - 2 Posts at Narok County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- initiating, preparing and monitoring the implementation of county and local physical development plans; preparing action plans for specific projects such as residential housing schemes, shopping centers, industrial estates and recreational facilities; providing advice to County government and agencies on development proposals and plans; implementing and providing feedback on physical planning guidelines and standards; undertaking thematic regional studies on matters relating to physical planning; keeping up-to-date physical planning data; setting agenda and convening physical planning liaison committee meetings; keeping record of deliberations and communicating decisions of the physical planning liaison committees; providing advice on development control; carrying out public education on physical planning matters; and preparing annual state of physical planning reports on county and local physical development plans.

Requirements for Appointmentt
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• served in the grade of Chief Physical Planner or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public service or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution;
• Membership to the Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Registration by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results