Public Works Vacancies

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.

State Department for Public Works

Architect [I]

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) a Graduate Membership the with Architectural Association of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  The officer will work under the supervision and guidance of a registered architect. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) preparation of sketch/ scheme designs and production drawings;
(ii) interpretation of clients’ requirements; and
(iii) post contract administration

Landscape Architect [II]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i)  a Bachelors degree in  Landscape Architecture or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii)  a Graduate Membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  The officer will work under the supervision and guidance of an experienced landscape architect. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i)  preparation of landscape scheme designs, production drawings; and
(ii)  post contract supervision of landscape works

Architectural Assistant [III]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma or Technician certificate part III in any of the following fields: Building/Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior technical officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i)  interpretation of the Architect’s sketches and preparation of finished drawings;  and
(ii) reading and interpreting Engineering drawings in relation to the Architects’ sketch; and incorporating these details in the finished drawings

Inspector (Building)

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Building Technology and Civil Engineering, Construction Technician Part III or equivalent  qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. The officer will be deployed to construction sites for on the job training under the guidance of a senior inspector of buildings. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i)  interpretation of Architectural and Engineering drawings;
(ii) preparing site reports and checking minor repairs; and
(iii) alteration of existing buildings

Engineer [II] – Electrical

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities 

An officer at this level will be assigned electrical engineering duties and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) designing of electrical/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works; and
(ii) repairing and maintenance of electrical/electronic installation in airports, water works, offices, workshops, conferences complexes and other government facilities.

Inspector – Electrical BS

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities 

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will be on the job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in public buildings and government quarters;
(ii) testing and maintenance of electrical controls related to fire-detection equipment, cookers, water-heaters and general domestic appliances; and
(iii) inspection and maintenance of electrical controls in power generating plants and machinery

Inspector – Electronics

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include inspection and maintenance of electronic equipment used in lifts, public address systems, computers, electronic score boards, Private Automatic Branch Exchanges(PABX’s) and any other electronic equipment in government buildings and institutions

Engineer [II] – Mechanical BS

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) be registered by Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK) as a Graduate Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  The officer may be deployed in any of the units at headquarters’ or Field Work Offices. He or she will be assigned mechanical engineering duties and will work under close supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) designing of mechanical services in government buildings and constructions works; and
(ii) repairing and maintenance of mechanical installations in airports, water works, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities

Inspector – Mechanical BS

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technician Certificate part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the units at Headquarters’ or Field Work Offices. He or she will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical installation including power generating engines, fire-fighting equipment; and
(ii) refrigeration and air-conditioning plants in public buildings, hospitals and institutions

FIRE OFFICER II

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a Bachelors degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Mechatronics Engineering   or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) been registered with Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK) as a Graduate Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade to the cadre.  An officer at this level will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer.  Duties and responsibilities include:

(i) preparation of drawings for sitting of fire appliances;
(ii) inspection of buildings for assessing fire hazards and risks and ensuring availability of emergency exits and adequacy of means of escape in public buildings; and
(iii) repairing and maintenance of fire fighting equipment

INSPECTOR II – FIRE SERVICES

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

(i) a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
(ii) a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  An officer at this level will be on the job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include inspection, repair and maintenance of fire installation in public buildings, hospitals and institutions.

Quantity Surveyor [II]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i)   a Bachelors Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) been registered as a Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya or any relevant professional Body

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. The officer will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) preparation of cost estimates and bill of quantities;
(ii) monthly valuations on site;
(iii) site re-measurements; and
(iv) preparation of variation orders

Quantity Survey Assistant [III]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in any of the following fields: Quantity Survey, Building/Civil Engineering, or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. The officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i)  squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities;
(ii) preparation of specifications; and
(iii) assisting in the preparation of payment certificates

Engineer[II] – Structural

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) been registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Graduate Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  The officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

(i) designing
(ii) preparation drawings; and
(iii) supervision of construction of civil and structural works for simple projects

Structural Assistant [III]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building or Construction Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  The officer will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include preparation of structural and civil drawings including detailing of steel and concrete structures, layouts and details of drainage schemes, roads and paved areas.

Designer [II]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a  Bachelors Degree in Interior Design or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii) registered with Association of Designers of Kenya (Interior Design Chapter) or equivalent Professional Association recognized in Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the units at Headquarters or Field Works Offices and will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) reading, interpreting and familiarizing with building drawings, blue prints and other building plans regarding the interior design and fittings;
(ii) designing, document and supervision of building projects; and
(iii) participating in selection of colour schemes, window treatments, hardware, layouts, lighting fixtures, carpet, artwork, decorative accessories, paint and any other materials in interior design

Graphic Design Assistant [III]

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Interior Design or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  An officer at this level may be deployed in any of the units at Headquarters or Field Works Offices and will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i)  assistance in development and interpretation of rough sketches and turning them to drawings; and
(iii) assisting in preparation of scheme and working drawings of Interior Design Works

Research Officer [II]

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Construction/Project Management, Architecture, Economics, Building Economics, Quantity Surveying, Urban Planning, Statistics, Sociology, Geography or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  An officer in this grade will be deployed in building research and building material units. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i)assisting in research and project development of project proposals, goals research and project development methods, variables and other test parameters;
(ii)participating in problem identification survey, analysis and planning intervention measures; and
(iii)assisting in various research and project development activities under supervision of a senior officer

CHIEF BUILDING INSPECTION AND AUDIT OFFICER

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Quantity Survey, Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Building Economics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
been a member of a relevant professional body

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for the cadre.  An officer at this level may be deployed in the following functional areas. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) collecting and compiling relevant data to facilitate the Inspectorate in ensuring the implementation of set standard guidelines and regulations in built environment structures;
(ii) gathering data for input in the preparations of standard Building Inspection and Audit  manuals and templates for use by relevant agencies;
(iii) preparing and presenting data to facilitate multi-sectoral agencies in classifying compliant and non-compliant built environmental structures;
(iv) synthesizing data to facilitate the provision of technical support to relevant agencies in regularising built environment structures in compliance with required standards of construction and habitation;
(v) carrying out preliminary research on building inspection and audit issues;
(vi) collecting Building Inspection and Audit data to input in the national Building Inspection and Audit electronic database; and
(vii) recommending non-compliant building for further investigations and testing

SENIOR BUILDING SAFETY, TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Quantity Survey, Design, Building Economics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

Buildings Safety Testing function

(i)  building capacity of State Agencies and counties’ personnel and the built environment professionals to perform building safety testing function;
(ii)  inspecting buildings and construction sites to monitor safety compliance, identify potential risks and support in addressing any safety concerns promptly
(iii)  inspection of buildings and construction sites to monitor safety compliance;
(iv)  identify potential risks and address any safety concerns promptly;
(v)  documenting and maintenance of records of quality findings and resolutions;
(vi)  managing quality audits and follow ups on audit findings; and
(vii)  documenting and maintaining records of quality findings and resolutions and promoting industrial research and development, innovation and technology transfer on building standards

Buildings Quality Assurance Services function

(i)  supporting the development and enforcement of quality buildings standards;
(ii)  implement quality improvement, management initiatives and procedures to enhance overall building projects’ performances;
(iii)  support in developing and updating standards for quality of building materials, processes and systems;
(iv)  inspection of completed building work and/or work in progress to determine whether the works meet specifications and plan requirements;
(v)  provide technical support on mainstreaming the Green Buildings Agenda;
(vi)  report on the status of implementation of adaptation and mitigation actions, plans, projects and programmes in the built environment; and
(vii)  implementing building assets management function

ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i)  a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines Public Policy and Administration, Security, Law, Sociology, Anthropology, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(ii)  be a Member of a relevant professional body

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level may be deployed in the following functional areas. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

Compliance

(i)  collecting and compiling relevant data to facilitate the MDA in ensuring the implementation of set standard guidelines and regulations in built environment structures;
(ii)  gathering data for input in the preparations of standard compliance manuals and templates for use by relevant agencies;
(iii)  preparing and presenting data to facilitate multi-sectoral agencies in classifying compliant and non-compliant built environmental structures;
(iv)  synthesizing data to facilitate the provision of technical support to relevant agencies in regularizing-built environment structures in compliance with required standards of construction and habitation;
(v)  carrying out preliminary research on built environment compliance issues; and
(vi)  collecting built environment compliance data to input in the national built-environment compliance electronic database

Enforcement

(i)  collecting and compiling relevant data to facilitate the MDA in enforcing remedial measures to be undertaken by relevant stakeholders;
(ii)  gathering data for input in the preparations of standard enforcement manuals and templates for use by relevant agencies;
(iii)  synthesizing data to facilitate the issuance of compliance certificates to stakeholders;
(iv)  gathering data to facilitate multi-sectoral agencies in assessing the authenticity of enforcement notices issued to stakeholders; and
(v)  carrying out preliminary research on built environment enforcement data to input in the national built environment enforcement electronic database.