Kirinyaga County Public Service Board
The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions pursuant to the constitution of Kenya article 176 and the County Government Act No.17 of 2012.
 a. Senior Inspector (Buildings)Assisting in the planning of supervision programs for large complex building/roads projects;Monitoring and supervision of works in progress;Assisting in preparation of monthly physical progress reports of individual projects;Ensuring specifications and standards are adhered to during construction of buildings/roads;Arranging for testing of materials;Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials for simple buildings/roads on labour contracts;Allocation of Duties and supervision of staff carrying out repairs and alteration of existing buildings/roads;Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials; andControl of usage of materials on site.Served in the position of Inspector or Comparable position for a period not less than 5 years for roads.Have a diploma in Civil Engineering/Building Construction from a recognized institution.Attended a Supervisory Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks.Show administrative ability, wide knowledge and experience in preparation of drawings and management of drawings.Show administrative ability by being conversant with government proceduresImportant information to all candidatesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Terms of service contract or permanentShortlisted candidates shall be required to produce their National Identity Cards, Academic and Professional Certificates and Testimonials.All interested candidates should satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution including the following clearances:Certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)Clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)A tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)A certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)Certificate of clearance from any of the Credit References Bureaus (CRB)All applications should reach the Secretary on or before 20th June, 2014 at 5.00pm.
Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Canvasing will lead to disqualification.All written applications, CVs, copies of certificates, testimonials and identity card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Kirinyaga County Public Service Board,
Office of the Governor,
P.O. Box 260-10304,
Kutus.
Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the Kirinyaga County Public Service Board offices, Kirinyaga County Government Head Quarters, Kutus.

Public Service Commission of Kenya:Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below.The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form.Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.The public service commission is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to all kenyans.Women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during interviews.Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Secretary
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P. O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi,
so as to reach the Commission on or before 30th May, 2012.
Vacancies in the Ministry of Public Works:Chief Superintendent (Buildings)
Eighteen (18) Posts V/No.131/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35,275 – Ksh.42,877 p.m.
(Job Group ‘M’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Senior Superintendent (Building), Job Group ‘L’ or in a comparable position in the Public Service:a diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or a Construction Technician Certificate Part III or comparable qualification from a recognized institution.attended a Supervisory Skills Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution and;wide knowledge and experience in preparation of drawings and management of drawings office;knowledge of Government procedures; andshown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
An officer at this level will be deployed as a Clerk of Works for buildings under construction or as a head of a depot. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level include:assisting in the planning of supervision programmes for large complex building projects;monitoring and supervising works in progress;assisting in preparation of monthly physical progress reports of individual projects;ensuring specifications and standards are adhered to during construction;arranging for testing of materials and preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials;allocation of duties and supervision of staff carrying out repairs and alteration of existing buildings;preparation of cost estimates and schedules of materials;control of usage of materials on site.Two (2) Posts V/No.132/2012 (For the Ministry of Lands)
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable qualification from a recognized university; been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:designing electrical/electronic engineering services in government buildings and construction works; repairing and maintaining electrical/electronic installations in airports, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other Government facilities.Assistant Engineer II (Mechanical– Building Services)One (1) Post (For the Ministry of Lands) V/No.133/2012
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.26,323 – Ksh.31,996 p.m.
(JG ‘K’)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification from a recognized university; andbeen registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level include:designing mechanical services in government buildings and construction works; andmaintaining mechanical installations in airports, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes and other government facilities.