Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPOINTMENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF IRRIGATION ENGINEER, JOB GROUPC2
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable
(A) JOB PURPOSE
The irrigation Engineer will report to the Director Technical Services for providing technical expertise, innovation, and problem- solving skills to support the Authority’s engineering projects, and operations.
(B) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Developing designs and supervision of project execution;
• Responsible for the safety operation and maintenance of plant and machinery;
• Prepare technical construction and installation specifications and ensure strict adherence to set standards;
• Preparation of the Divisional monthly, Quarterly and annual reports;
• Undertake Coaching and mentorship;
• Monitoring implementation of the projects and staff productivity;
• Undertake cost benefit analysis of projects and perform equipment selection;
• Monitor implementation of performance contract;
• Coordinate the Implementation of planned activities in the department; and
• Participate in project feasibility studies.
(C) JOB SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil/Structural/Electrical/Mechanical/Water/Agricultural/Biosystems Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration by the Engineers Board of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution