Samburu County Government Jobs-Several Positions

Samburu County Government Jobs – Massive

The Republic of Kenya

Samburu County Government

County Public Service Board

1. Director of Public Works

Job Group R
(1 Post)

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Director will be answerable to the Chief Officer County Transport and Public works and will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Planning, development and Supervision of the directorate plans, programs and projects
• Supporting the development of appropriate sectoral policies, legal and institutional frameworks.
• Assisting the chief officer in handling administrative, human resource and asset management issues.
• Preparation of directorate annual work plans and financial budgets.
• Training needs assessment and planning
• Monitoring and evaluation of the directorate activities and ensure timely reporting.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Officer.

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya in structural engineering / Civil engineering /Architecture or a relevant field.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in the public service or the private sector.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and Vision 2030.
• Be conversant with policy formulation and implementation.
• Be a strategic thinker and result oriented.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.

2. Senior Superintendent Engineer Structural
Job Group N
(1 Post)

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities

• The Structural Engineer will be answerable to the Director of Public Works and will be responsible for the following tasks
• Assist other County departments to Identify and prioritize public works projects for new construction and rehabilitation.
• Design of county public buildings and other structures.
• Take responsibility for time management of assigned jobs and keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job to ensure timely completion of county projects.
• Prepare tender documents for proposed building projects.
• Supervision works, project management and contract administration to ensure integrity of public buildings.
• Approval of interim payment certificates, Preparation of substantial completion and Completion certificates for contractors payments.
• Assist in preparation of sectoral budget plan, procurement plan and project reports.
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director of Public works on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under his/her responsibility.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Public works.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen.
• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya in structural/civil engineering or a relevant field.
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years in the public service or the private sector.
• Demonstrate a high degree of professional and technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access and the relevant Engineering Design Software)
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of devolution, county development objectives and Vision 2030.

3. Senior Superintending Architect
Job Group N
(1 Post)

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Architect will be answerable to the Director of Public Works and will be responsible for the
• following tasks:
• Work on architectural projects within the County including production of architectural drawings.
• Assist the Director of Public works in the day to day operations of the directorate providing various pre-design services
• Take responsibility for Time Management of assigned jobs and keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job
• In Liaison with the structural engineer supervise projects to ensure architectural standards in the drawings are well adhered to.
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director of Public works on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under his/her responsibility.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be Kenyan citizen.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in architecture from a recognized university.
• Have sound technical knowledge of architectural project delivery.
• Demonstrable skills in the areas of design, presentation and technical skills.
• Proficiency with Arch CAD/Civil 3D.
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Products and presentation software.
• Experience of 5 years and above in the relevant filed.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.

4. Senior Superintending Quantity Surveyor
Job Group N
(1 Post)

Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Quantity surveyor will be answerable to the Director of Public Works and will be responsible for
• the following tasks:
• Preparation of Bill of Quantities for building projects in accordance with the standards maintained by the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya;
• In Liaison with the structural engineer prepare monthly physical progress report of individual projects.
• Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials for repair and routine maintenance of public buildings.
• In Liaison with the Structural engineer supervise ongoing works.

Requirement for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen
• Have a degree in Building Economics and Management/Building Construction from a recognized institution
• Show administrative ability, wide knowledge and Experience in preparation of Bills of Quantities and drawings.
• Have proficiency in computer applications for preparation of Bills of Quantities and drawings (EXCEL, ARCHICAD, AUTOCAD)
• Experience of 5 years and above in the relevant filed.
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya.

5. Senior Superintending Engineer Mechanical

Job Group N
(1 Post)
ERMS: Permanent and pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Superintending Engineer for Mechanical & transport will be answerable to the Director of
• County Transport and will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Co-ordinate all technical activities related to mechanical engineering.
• Design and implement strategies for continuous operational efficiency, maintenance and sustainability of mechanical systems.
• Take responsibility for time management of assigned jobs and keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job to ensure timely completion of county assignments.
• Advice county departments on disposal of motor vehicles and equipment as per the Public Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and its regulations.
• Supervise projects implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure effective preventive maintenance of county fleet.
• Prepare and manage fleet records.
• Ensure optimal and economical allocation of vehicle and plant to departments.
• Ensure the efficient scheduling of vehicle movement.
• Adopt new fleet management technologies.
• Assist County departments in effective deployment of drivers and plant operators.
• Coordinate inspection and licensing of public transport in the county
• Manage outsourced transport services.
• Ensure effective management of public transport.
• Plan acquisition, maintenance, inspection and advise on disposal of county vehicles and electromechanical equipment.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of County Transport.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognized in Kenya in Mechanical engineering or a relevant field with a minimum of (10) years’ experience in the public service or the private sector with a minimum of two years in logistics management as well as maintenance of Mechanical and electromechanical equipment
• Advanced computer skills (MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access and the relevant Engineering Design Software)
• Excellent interpersonal communications, feedback and analytical skills
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution 2010.

How to Apply


NB. Detailed job description and requirement is available through the link http://samburu.go.ke.

The applications should reach the Public Service Board on or before 11th May 2015, 4.30PM

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 3-20600
Maralal