Senior Weights and Measures Officer at County Government of Lamu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: -

• Testing and stamping of mechanical and electronic weighing and measuring equipment;
• Collecting data on verified equipment at traders’ premises, stamping stations and verification office;
• Sampling pre-packaged goods for quantitative analysis;
• Preparing weighing and measuring equipment during trade fares and exhibitions;
• Testing meters for water, milk, liquefied gas and liquid foods; research on regulations and test procedures on dimensional measurements; and collecting and accounting for appropriation in aid;
• Calibrating and ensuring proper storage of working standards and testing equipment;
• Requisition of workshop tools and verification of materials;
• Formulation and revision of policy that provide legal and technical guidance in line with international practice;
• Conducting inspection to enforce the requirement of weights and measures Act Cap 513 and the trade descriptions Act Cap 505;
• Provide stakeholders awareness throughout the County.
• Any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

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

• BeaKenyan citizen;
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Law, Instrumentation, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/micro- processors) Physics, Mathematics, Legal Metrology, Supply Chain Management, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution;
• Shown outstanding professional competence and administrative ability in the management of the records function; and
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.