Elgeyo Marakwet County Principal Physical Planner Job in Kenya

Elgeyo Marakwet County Principal Physical Planner Job in Kenya
February 5, 2015 Job Description

Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the fill the following position:

County Principal Physical Planner

Job Group ‘N’
(1 Post)


Ref No: EMCPSB/01/2015

This is a position in the department of Physical Planning, Lands, Water, Environment and Natural Resources.

Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate County Physical / Spatial development policies, guidelines and strategies;
Be responsible for the preparation of all regional, local physical / spatial and part development plans.
From time to time initiate, undertake or direct studies and research into matters concerning physical/spatial planning;
Advise the County Government and the National Land Commission through the County Land Management Board on the most appropriate use of land including land management such as change of user, extension of user, extension of leases, sub divisional of land and amalgamation of land ;
Ensure the proper execution and vetting of spatial development control and preservation orders.
To formulate guidelines to regulate zoning in respect of use and density of development
Management and maintenance of physical planning records and data bank.
Resolving conflicts arising from spatial/physical planning processes.
Vetting and verification building plans and regulation of land use.
Requirements for Appointment
At least seven (7) years’ experience in the field of physical planning in private or public service.
Have a bachelors or master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Physical Planning, Urban and Regional Planning from a recognized university.
Member of the spatial Planners Professional Body (KIP or AAK, Physical Planners chapter)
Have demonstrated high standards of evidence –based professional competence.
Knowledge in GIS will be an added advantage.
Important Information to Prospective Applicants
Applicants should meet requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya and will be required to get clearance certificates from EACC, KRA, HELB and obtain a certificate of good conduct from the police
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Elgeyo Marakwet is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply


Notice: You are hereby forewarned that Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board does not solicit for money so as to employ.

The Secretary
Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board
P.O Box 665-30700
Iten

To apply, click on the link below: www.elgeyomarakwetcpsb.org / or visit www.elgeyomarakwet.go.ke