Job Description
Advert Number KCPSB/2023/254
Job Title, Job Group and Number of Posts DEPUTY DIRECTOR, WATER SERVICES (PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (WATER), JOB GROUP ‘Q’ (2 POSTS)
Department where the job falls under Water, Environment, Energy and natural resources
Job Application Start Date 1-September-2023
Job Application End Date 22-September-2023
Job Description and Job Specification
a) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Participating in preparation of professional and quality standards for construction of water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
ii. Implement policies and programs on water and Sanitation project;
iii. Preparing feasibility studies, final designs and validation of bill of quantities for water and sanitation projects;
iv. Developing project proposals;
v. Preparation of project drawings, cost estimates, and Bill of Quantities for water and sanitation projects;
vi. Supervising the construction of water and sewerage works undertaken directly or by contract;
vii. Advice on issuance of certificate of project completion;
viii. Carry out structural integrity surveys and analysis of test results.
ix. Monitoring the implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance and outputs;
x. Formulating, monitoring and evaluating physical and financial progress of development projects and programs;
xi. Verifying technical tender documents on water supply and sewerage infrastructure;
xii. Formulating water pricing policies and strategies for rural and urban water and waste water systems;
xiii. Formulation and development of resource mobilization tools;
xiv. Prepare County Development plans formulation, implementation and evaluations for the Department;
xv. Oversee management of entrusted County Resources;
xvi. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i. Bachelors of Science degree in Civil/ Water Engineering from a recognized institution;
ii. Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an Engineer and in good standing;
iii. Be a member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
iv. Master’s degree in any of the following areas; Civil/Water Engineering from a recognized institution is an added advantage;
v. Must have served in the position of Chief Superintending Engineer Water and Sewerage for a minimum period of three (5) years;
vi. Must have attended Strategic Leadership Management Programme (SLDP) or an equivalent programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
vii. Must have demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of water and sewerage engineering programs and projects;
viii. Knowledge in Computer Aided Designs;
ix. Satisfy the requirements of chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong mentoring and Coaching skills
ii. Stakeholder engagement skills
iii. Strong analytical skills
iv. Innovative skills
v. Good Interpersonal skills
vi. Strong verbal and written communication skills