Senior Engineer (Irrigation and Drainage) at Narok County Public Service Board

Salary Scale: CPSB 07: Ksh 52,330 х 2,350 - 54,680 х 2,550 - 57,230 х 2,850 - 60,080 х 2,850 - 62,930 х 2,930 - 65,860 х 3,080 - 68,940 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail: Taking part in supervising development and maintenance of irrigation and drainage infrastructure and auxiliary facilities; carrying out feasibility studies and environmental and social impact assessments to determine the viability of constructing irrigation, drainage and auxiliary facilities; taking part in the development and implementation of quality control, safety and risk management plans for irrigation, drainage and water harvesting and storage infrastructure; preparing draft designs for irrigation schemes and irrigation water harvesting structures for approval; taking part in preparing tender documents for irrigation infrastructure development and maintenance works and projects; training and sensitizing stakeholders on irrigation development technologies and environmental management; preparing and compiling information on the socio-economic and environmental impact of irrigation development; preparing operation and maintenance schedules for irrigation and drainage infrastructure; taking part in preparing operation and maintenance, green energy and energysaving irrigation technology manuals; compiling and analyzing research data; updating information on irrigation and drainage infrastructure development and inventory; and preparing progress reports.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served for a minimum period of six (6) years, three (3) years in the grade of Engineer 1 (Irrigation and Drainage) or in an equivalent and relevant position;
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Engineering. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution:
• Registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Graduate Engineer;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution:
• Proficiency in computer applications; and Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.