Job Description

Mechanical Engineer Job, Engineering Jobs Kenya 2022, 

The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions in the County.

  MECHANICAL ENGINEER I – JOB GROUP CPSB 08 (1 POST)

Job Ref: KCPSB/ME/11/09/11/22

Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable

Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

 Duties and Responsibilities

 Reporting to the Chief Officer Roads, Transport and Public Works, the holder will be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities: –

• Work planning and estimation of   costs


• Preparation of technical specification and evaluation of  tenders  for  vehicles, plant and equipment; preparation of tender documentation for s a l e of p l a n t , vehicles and e q u i p m e nt;


• General layout drawings for  new   workshops   and workshop       improvements;


• Maintaining records and   preparing reports on    testing programmes  for   vehicles and plants;


• Implementation  of equipment management systems;


• Maintaining and  submitting  updated  inventory  of    motor vehicles, plant and equipment;


• All kinds  of Inspection of’   motor vehicles, plant and equipment;


• Management of transport


• Ability to diagnose mechanical issues with all types of motor vehicles, plant and equipment and prescribe viable solutions


• Conduct pre-inspection tasting


• Liaise with contracted garages and supervise the repair and maintenance of Vehicles, Plant and


• Sign off repairs and maintenance as confirmation that the same has been undertaken


• Any other duties both engineering and managerial that may be assigned

Qualifications

• Be a Kenyan citizen;


• Served in the grade of Assistant Engineer II (Mechanical) or comparable  and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector for at least f i v e (5) years


• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution;


• Be registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer; and


• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results in current appointment – this must be demonstrated by the production of performance reports signed and vetted by the candidate’s


• Be conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;


• Demonstrate thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;


• Have excellent analytical, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;


• Be computer literate


• Satisfies the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;


• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,


• Academic and Professional certificates,


• Testimonials,


• National Identity Card or Passport and


• Any other supporting

The applications should indicate the positions applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary

County Public Service Board P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Hand delivered applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays).

Applicants should seek clearance from and attach copies or evidence of the CURRENT (valid in 2022) documents listed below: –

• Kenya Revenue Authority


• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission


• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)


• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should reach the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before Friday, 25th November 2022.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

NOTE

Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit our website:

www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.

The Kirinyaga County Government is an equal opportunity employer.

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