Water Engineers at The County Government of West Pokot

JG “K”

Duties and responsibilities

1. General coordination of all water activities/projects at the sub-county
2. Producing designs, both initial outlines and full plans, of sewerage, water treatment and water structures such as pump systems and pipe networks
3. Managing and maintaining water and sewerage infrastructure operations
4. Presenting project details and technical information to the Chief officer
5. Writing reports
6. Preparation of project proposals
7. Liaison with staff from other departments working at the sub county
8. Preparation of bills of quantities
9. Interpretation of bills of quantities and drawings to the residents
10. Measurements of work done and Preparation of payment certificates
11. Writing and preparation of tender documents and managing contracts in liaison with the Chief Officer
12. Liaising with contractors, government agencies and suppliers
13. Supervising contractors and site workers
14. Using a variety of specialist computer applications/simulation software to design projects
15. Coordinate with the Chief Officer to ensure that projects keep to budgets and timescales
16. Maintaining an awareness of current environmental issues
17. Streamlining the water agenda with the community and other interested parties
18. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

1. Be a Kenyan citizen
2. Bsc Civil Engineering/Bachelor of Engineering (Water) or Equivalent
3. A postgraduate qualification in the engineering field for graduates without relevant first degrees
4. Registration with relevant bodies
5. At least 1 years’ experience in related fields
6. A training in various engineering design soft wares will be an added advantage
7. Management skills
8. Ability to learn/use of survey equipment such as GPS, Theodolite, Total Station/Real time kinematic
9. Ability to demonstrate a genuine knowledge and interest of the water industry and environmental issue
10. Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution
11. Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Terms of Service:

1. 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
2. Salary as prescribed by SRC.