Applications are invited from qualified persons for the positions shown below.<\/p>\n
State Department for Public Works<\/strong><\/p>\n Requirements for Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) a Bachelors degree in Architecture or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0The officer will work under the supervision and guidance of a registered architect. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -<\/p>\n (i) preparation of sketch\/ scheme designs and production drawings; Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0a Bachelors degree in \u00a0Landscape Architecture or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0The officer will work under the supervision and guidance of an experienced landscape architect. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0preparation of landscape scheme designs, production drawings; and Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior technical officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0interpretation of the Architect\u2019s sketches and preparation of finished drawings; \u00a0and Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 \u00a0qualification from a recognized institution.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0interpretation of Architectural and Engineering drawings; Requirements for Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: -<\/p>\n (i) designing of electrical\/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works; and Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: -<\/p>\n (i) inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in public buildings and government quarters; Requirements for Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019s) and any other electronic equipment in government buildings and institutions<\/p>\n Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0The officer may be deployed in any of the units at headquarters\u2019 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: -<\/p>\n (i) designing of mechanical services in government buildings and constructions works; and Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n 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\u2019 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: -<\/p>\n (i) inspection, repair and maintenance of mechanical installation including power generating engines, fire-fighting equipment; and Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) a Bachelors degree in Electrical\/Mechanical\/Chemical\/Mechatronics Engineering \u00a0 or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade to the cadre. \u00a0An officer at this level will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer. \u00a0Duties and responsibilities include:<\/p>\n (i) preparation of drawings for sitting of fire appliances; Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-<\/p>\n (i) a Diploma in Mechanical\/Electrical\/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0An 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.<\/p>\n Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0 a Bachelors Degree in Building Economics\/Quantity Surveying or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: -<\/p>\n (i) preparation of cost estimates and bill of quantities; Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n 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: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities; Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0The officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-<\/p>\n (i) designing Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0The 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.<\/p>\n Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i) a \u00a0Bachelors Degree in Interior Design or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0An 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: -<\/p>\n (i) reading, interpreting and familiarizing with building drawings, blue prints and other building plans regarding the interior design and fittings; Requirements for Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Interior Design or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0An 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: -<\/p>\n (i) \u00a0assistance in development and interpretation of rough sketches and turning them to drawings; and Requirements for Appointment:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0An officer in this grade will be deployed in building research and building material units. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -<\/p>\n (i)assisting in research and project development of project proposals, goals research and project development methods, variables and other test parameters; Requirements for Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (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 Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. \u00a0An officer at this level may be deployed in the following functional areas. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -<\/p>\n (i) collecting and compiling relevant data to facilitate the Inspectorate in ensuring the implementation of set standard guidelines and regulations in built environment structures; Requirements for Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -<\/p>\n Buildings Safety Testing function<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (i)\u00a0 building capacity of State Agencies and counties\u2019 personnel and the built environment professionals to perform building safety testing function; Buildings Quality Assurance Services function<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (i)\u00a0 supporting the development and enforcement of quality buildings standards; For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -<\/p>\n (i)\u00a0 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 Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n 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:-<\/p>\n Compliance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (i)\u00a0 collecting and compiling relevant data to facilitate the MDA in ensuring the implementation of set standard guidelines and regulations in built environment structures; Enforcement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n (i)\u00a0 collecting and compiling relevant data to facilitate the MDA in enforcing remedial measures to be undertaken by relevant stakeholders; Caution<\/strong>: Beware of fraudsters soliciting for bribes from the public while masquerading as Commission staff. Public Service Commission does not charge any fee for job applications, shortlisting, interviews or appointments.<\/p>\r\n Close Date<\/strong>: 08\/07\/2025<\/p>"},"job_listing_region":[167],"job-categories":[87,56,130,407,50,387,401,424,149,721,4722,375,410,425,54,93,55,62,640,5263],"job-types":[8],"class_list":{"0":"post-813584","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-kenya","7":"job_listing_category-anthropology","8":"job_listing_category-architecture-building-construction-student-jobs-in-kenya","9":"job_listing_category-chemical-engineering","10":"job_listing_category-civil-engineering-engineering-or-technical","11":"job_listing_category-criminology-security-studies-student-jobs-in-kenya","12":"job_listing_category-economics-or-statistics","13":"job_listing_category-electrical-electronic-engineering-engineering-or-technical","14":"job_listing_category-geography","15":"job_listing_category-interior-design","16":"job_listing_category-land-building-economics","17":"job_listing_category-land-scaping","18":"job_listing_category-law","19":"job_listing_category-mechanical-engineering-engineering-or-technical","20":"job_listing_category-mechatronic-engineering-engineering-or-technical","21":"job_listing_category-project-management-student-jobs-in-kenya","22":"job_listing_category-public-policy-administration","23":"job_listing_category-quantity-survey-jobs-in-kenya","24":"job_listing_category-sociology-student-jobs-internships-in-kenya","25":"job_listing_category-structural-engineering","26":"job_listing_category-urban-planning","27":"job_listing_type-entry-level","29":"job-type-entry-level"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/813584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/629431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=813584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=813584"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=813584"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=813584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Architect [I]<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) a Graduate Membership the with Architectural Association of Kenya.<\/p>\n
\n(ii) interpretation of clients\u2019 requirements; and
\n(iii) post contract administration<\/p>\nLandscape Architect [II]<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) \u00a0a Graduate Membership with the Architectural Association of Kenya.<\/p>\n
\n(ii) \u00a0post contract supervision of landscape works<\/p>\nArchitectural Assistant [III]<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) reading and interpreting Engineering drawings in relation to the Architects\u2019 sketch; and incorporating these details in the finished drawings<\/p>\nInspector (Building)<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) preparing site reports and checking minor repairs; and
\n(iii) alteration of existing buildings<\/p>\nEngineer [II] - Electrical<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.<\/p>\n
\n(ii) repairing and maintenance of electrical\/electronic installation in airports, water works, offices, workshops, conferences complexes and other government facilities.<\/p>\nInspector - Electrical BS<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) testing and maintenance of electrical controls related to fire-detection equipment, cookers, water-heaters and general domestic appliances; and
\n(iii) inspection and maintenance of electrical controls in power generating plants and machinery<\/p>\nInspector - Electronics<\/h3>\n
Engineer [II] - Mechanical BS<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) be registered by Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK) as a Graduate Engineer.<\/p>\n
\n(ii) repairing and maintenance of mechanical installations in airports, water works, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities<\/p>\nInspector - Mechanical BS<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) refrigeration and air-conditioning plants in public buildings, hospitals and institutions<\/p>\nFIRE OFFICER II<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) been registered with Engineers Board of Kenya(EBK) as a Graduate Engineer<\/p>\n
\n(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
\n(iii) repairing and maintenance of fire fighting equipment<\/p>\nINSPECTOR II - FIRE SERVICES<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) a First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from a recognized institution.<\/p>\nQuantity Surveyor [II]<\/h3>\n
\n(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<\/p>\n
\n(ii) monthly valuations on site;
\n(iii) site re-measurements; and
\n(iv) preparation of variation orders<\/p>\nQuantity Survey Assistant [III]<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) preparation of specifications; and
\n(iii) assisting in the preparation of payment certificates<\/p>\nEngineer[II] - Structural<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) been registered by the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Graduate Engineer<\/p>\n
\n(ii) preparation drawings; and
\n(iii) supervision of construction of civil and structural works for simple projects<\/p>\nStructural Assistant [III]<\/h3>\n
Designer [II]<\/h3>\n
\n(ii) registered with Association of Designers of Kenya (Interior Design Chapter) or equivalent Professional Association recognized in Kenya<\/p>\n
\n(ii) designing, document and supervision of building projects; and
\n(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<\/p>\nGraphic Design Assistant [III]<\/h3>\n
\n(iii) assisting in preparation of scheme and working drawings of Interior Design Works<\/p>\nResearch Officer [II]<\/h3>\n
\n(ii)participating in problem identification survey, analysis and planning intervention measures; and
\n(iii)assisting in various research and project development activities under supervision of a senior officer<\/p>\nCHIEF BUILDING INSPECTION AND AUDIT OFFICER<\/h3>\n
\nbeen a member of a relevant professional body<\/p>\n
\n(ii) gathering data for input in the preparations of standard Building Inspection and Audit \u00a0manuals and templates for use by relevant agencies;
\n(iii) preparing and presenting data to facilitate multi-sectoral agencies in classifying compliant and non-compliant built environmental structures;
\n(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;
\n(v) carrying out preliminary research on building inspection and audit issues;
\n(vi) collecting Building Inspection and Audit data to input in the national Building Inspection and Audit electronic database; and
\n(vii) recommending non-compliant building for further investigations and testing<\/p>\nSENIOR BUILDING SAFETY, TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER<\/h3>\n
\n(ii)\u00a0 inspecting buildings and construction sites to monitor safety compliance, identify potential risks and support in addressing any safety concerns promptly
\n(iii)\u00a0 inspection of buildings and construction sites to monitor safety compliance;
\n(iv)\u00a0 identify potential risks and address any safety concerns promptly;
\n(v)\u00a0 documenting and maintenance of records of quality findings and resolutions;
\n(vi)\u00a0 managing quality audits and follow ups on audit findings; and
\n(vii)\u00a0 documenting and maintaining records of quality findings and resolutions and promoting industrial research and development, innovation and technology transfer on building standards<\/p>\n
\n(ii)\u00a0 implement quality improvement, management initiatives and procedures to enhance overall building projects\u2019 performances;
\n(iii)\u00a0 support in developing and updating standards for quality of building materials, processes and systems;
\n(iv)\u00a0 inspection of completed building work and\/or work in progress to determine whether the works meet specifications and plan requirements;
\n(v)\u00a0 provide technical support on mainstreaming the Green Buildings Agenda;
\n(vi)\u00a0 report on the status of implementation of adaptation and mitigation actions, plans, projects and programmes in the built environment; and
\n(vii)\u00a0 implementing building assets management function<\/p>\nENFORCEMENT OFFICER<\/h3>\n
\n(ii)\u00a0 be a Member of a relevant professional body<\/p>\n
\n(ii)\u00a0 gathering data for input in the preparations of standard compliance manuals and templates for use by relevant agencies;
\n(iii)\u00a0 preparing and presenting data to facilitate multi-sectoral agencies in classifying compliant and non-compliant built environmental structures;
\n(iv)\u00a0 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;
\n(v)\u00a0 carrying out preliminary research on built environment compliance issues; and
\n(vi)\u00a0 collecting built environment compliance data to input in the national built-environment compliance electronic database<\/p>\n
\n(ii)\u00a0 gathering data for input in the preparations of standard enforcement manuals and templates for use by relevant agencies;
\n(iii)\u00a0 synthesizing data to facilitate the issuance of compliance certificates to stakeholders;
\n(iv)\u00a0 gathering data to facilitate multi-sectoral agencies in assessing the authenticity of enforcement notices issued to stakeholders; and
\n(v)\u00a0 carrying out preliminary research on built environment enforcement data to input in the national built environment enforcement electronic database.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":629431,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Entry-level Vacancies at the State Department for Public Works | Apply Now!","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"