REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NYANDARUA

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
www.nyandarua.go.ke
Telephone: 0705284180, 0705284186 P.O. Box 701-20303
Email :cpsb@nyandarua.go.ke Ol’Kalou
KENYA

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, ENERGY AND PUBLIC

WORKS
The County Public Service Board of Nyandarua wishes to recruit competent and qualified
persons to fill the following vacant positions.

ADVERT NO.3/2020, - CHIEF SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (STRUCTURAL) JOB GROUP P

ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service : Permanent

Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs. 85,110 p.m. – Kshs. 82,330 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 16,800 p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs .12,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 10,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Engineer (Structural) or comparable
and relevant position in the Public Service for a least three (3) years;
(ii) A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant
qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
(iv) Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and
implementation of structural programmes including supervision of professional and
technical staff; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
(v) Been registered with Engineer Board Of Kenya (EBK)
(vi) A Current valid annual practising license from Engineer Board Of Kenya (EBK)
 (vii) Corporate membership with the institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)
b) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will involve:

(i) Design, detailing, site supervision and maintenance of sewerage drainage, roads
and paved areas pertaining to public buildings and checking and monitoring
projects designed by consultants.
(ii) Design and Supervision of structural, civil and marine works prepared by the
Department and consulting engineers;
(iii) Enforcement of specifications, compliance with engineers’ drawings, conditions of
contract, quality control, approval and measurement of completed works, progress
reports and guidance of the structural engineers on all technical aspects of the
work.
(iv) Design, detailing, site supervision of structures in various materials and forms of
construction; liaison with Architects, Local authorities and other Ministries and
Departments on project development; checking and monitoring projects designed
by consulting engineers; and direction control of engineers and structural Assistant
working in the specific project.

ADVERT NO.4/2020, - CHIEF SUPERINTENDING QUANTITY SURVEYOR JOB

GROUP ‘P’ – ONE (1) POST

Terms of Service : Permanent

Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs. 85,110 p.m. – Kshs. 82,330 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 16,800 p.m.
Commuter Allowance :Kshs. 12,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 10,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(viii) Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Quantity Surveyor or comparable
and relevant position in the Public Service for a least three (3) years;
(ix) A Bachelor’s Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveyor or its equivalent and
relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
(x) Been registered with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity
Surveyors of Kenya as a Quantity Surveyor (BORAQS) ;
(xi) Corporate Membership of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) or
Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK);
 (xii) Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six
(6) weeks from a recognized Institution; and
(xiii) Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative
capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of
quantity surveying function.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level may be deployed as a head at the Headquarters. Specific duties
at the Headquarters will entail:
(i) Coordination, checking and recommending for approval of tender documents
including Bills of Quantities prepared by Quantity Surveyors in the unit to
ensure professional standards and accuracy;
(ii) Counter checking of site measurements and valuations, variation orders,
calculation of fluctuations and preparation of final accounts.
(iii) Preparation of cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, monthly valuation on site, site
measurements, preparation of variation orders and final accounts involving the
implementations of development projects for various departments and
agencies;
(iv) Supervise Quantity Surveying services in the County;
(v) Administration and Supervision of all staff working under him/her.

ADVERT NO.5/2020, - QUANTITY SURVEY ASSISTANT II JOB GROUP ‘J’ TWO (2)
POSTS

Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 30,170 p.m. – Kshs. 40,060 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 4,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 4,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Quantity Survey Assistant III or in a comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
(ii) a Diploma or a Technician Certificate Part III in any of the following fields: Quantity
Survey, Building / Civil Engineering, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a
recognized institution; and
(iii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities;
(ii) Preparation of specifications;
(iii) Site measurements, preparation of payment certificates and final accounts;
(iv) Compilation of tender and contract documentation; staffing of functional units
relating to fees and cost planning.

ADVERT NO.6/2020, - SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT JOB GROUP ‘L’ ONE

(1) POST

Terms of Service : Permanent

Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs. 41,770 p.m. – Kshs. 57,900 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 13,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance :Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 6,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Architectural Assistant I or comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for a least three (3) years;
(ii) A Diploma or Technical Certificate Part III in any of the following disciplines:
Building/ Civil Engineering, Architecture or its equivalent and relevant
qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Shown administrative ability, wide knowledge and experience in preparation of
drawings and management of a drawing office; and
(iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Duties at this level will entail:
(i) Supervision of drawing office and the works on site;
(ii) Preparation and checking of finished working drawings;
(iii) Analysis of technical information required by project teams at each design
stage;
(iv) Coordination, organization and scheduling of work to ensure smooth flow; and
(v) Training and development of technical staff under him or her
ADVERT NO.7/2020, - ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT III JOB GROUP ‘H’ THREE (3)
POSTS
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 24,580 p.m. – Kshs. 32,760 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 4,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) A Diploma or Technician Certificate Part III in any of the following disciplines:
Building/Civil Engineering, Architecture or its equivalent and relevant qualification
from a recognized institution;
b) Duties and Responsibilities
The officer will be deployed under guidance of a senior officer. Work entails:

(i) Interpretation of Architects 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.

ADVERT NO.8/2020, - [CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT MECHANICAL (BS)] JOB

GROUP ‘M’ ONE (1) POST
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 47,780 p.m. – Kshs. 63,900 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 13,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 8,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Superintendent (Mechanical (BS)) or comparable
and relevant position in the Public Service for a least three (3) years;
(ii) A Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technician Certificate Part III
or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
 (iii) Attended a Supervisory Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized Institution; and
(iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties will involve:
(i) Supervision of Inspections;
(ii) Maintenance of mechanical installations in public buildings, hospitals and
institutions;
(iii) Undertaking field activities including surveys, installations, commissioning and
acceptance of mechanical equipment;
(iv) Assessment of equipment performance and making recommendations where
necessary for replacement of unserviceable equipment.
(v) Supervise the staff working under him/her.

The officer may be deployed in a design office where work will involve preparation of
design drawings and specifications; Prepare estimates for mechanical installations in
consultation with Mechanical Engineer.
ADVERT NO.9/2020, - CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT [ELECTRICAL (BS)] JOB GROUP
‘M’ ONE (1) POST
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 47,780 p.m. – Kshs. 63,900 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 13,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 8,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Superintendent (Electrical) or comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service for a least three (3) years;
(ii) A Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technician Certificate Part III or
equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
(iii) Attended a Supervisory Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
from a recognized Institution; and
(iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Supervision of Inspectors;
(ii) Maintenance of electrical installations in Public and Government buildings;
 (iii) Commissioning, testing and maintenance of electrical controls related to fire-
detection, equipment, cookers, water-heaters, general domestic appliances,
power generating plants and machinery, catering equipment and low/medium
voltage distribution system;
(iv) Undertaking field activities including surveys, commissioning and acceptance of
electrical equipment;
(v) Assessment of equipment performance and making recommendations where
necessary for replacement of unserviceable equipment. The officer will also
supervise staff working under him/her.

The officer may be deployed in a design office where work will involve preparation of
design drawings and preparing estimates for electrical installations for supply of power
to public buildings, hospitals and other institutions in consultation with Electrical
Engineer.
ADVERT NO.10/2020, - SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT- [MECHANICAL (BS)] JOB
GROUP ‘L’ ONE (1) POST
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 41,770 p.m. – Kshs. 57,900 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 13,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 6,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Superintendent (Mechanical (BS)) or comparable and
relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
(ii) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technician Certificate
Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
(iii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will involve:
(i) The supervision of inspections;
(ii) Repair and maintenance of mechanical installations including power
generating engines, boilers, fire-fighting equipment, refrigeration and air-
conditioning, catering and laundry equipment in public buildings,
hospitals, complex conference centres and institutions; and
(iii) The officer will also supervise the officers working under him or her
In addition the officer may be deployed in a design office where work involves:
(i) Preparation of design drawings and specifications;
 (ii) Making estimates for mechanical installations in public buildings, hospitals and
other institutions under direction of Mechanical Engineer (BS).

ADVERT NO.11/2020, - STRUCTURAL ASSISTANT II – JOB GROUP ‘J’ - TWO (2)

POSTS

Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 30,170 p.m. – Kshs. 40,060 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 4,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 4,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(iv) Served in the grade of Structural Assistant III or comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
(v) Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
(vi) A Construction Technician Certificate Part III; or its equivalent and relevant
qualifications from a recognized institution, and
(vii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will entail:
(i) Preparation of structural survey and civil works drawings including detailing of
steel and concrete structures, layouts and details of drainage schemes, roads
and paved areas;
(ii) Production of bar bending schedules.

In addition, the officer will:

(i) Work under the guidance of more experienced officer in preparation of
scheme drawings and details pertaining to the design of sewerage disposal
systems, paved areas and allied Engineering Structures;
(ii) Taking-off quantities for simple projects;
(iii) Carrying out elementary survey, and
(iv) Levelling for Civil Engineering Schemes.

ADVERT NO.12/2020, - STRUCTURAL ASSISTANT I –JOB GROUP ‘K’ - ONE (1)

POSTS
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 37,070 p.m. – Kshs. 49,950 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 7,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 5,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 6,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Structural Assistant II or comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
(ii) A Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
(iii) A Construction Technician Certificate Part III; or its equivalent and relevant
qualifications from a recognized institution, and
(iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties will entail:
(i) Preparation of structural survey and civil works drawings including detailing of
steel and concrete structures, layouts and details of drainage schemes, roads
and paved areas;
(ii) Production of bar bending schedules.
In addition, the officer will:
(i) Work under the guidance of more experienced officer in carrying out design;
(ii) preparation of scheme drawings and details pertaining to the design of
sewerage disposal systems, paved areas and allied Engineering Structures; and
(iii) carrying out survey and leveling related drainage work
The officer may also be attached to a construction site as a Structural/Civil work Supervisor.

ADVERT NO.13/2020, - SUPERINTENDENT (BUILDINGS) JOB GROUP ‘K’ ONE (1)

POST
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 37,070 p.m. – Kshs. 49,950 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 7,500 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 5,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 6,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
 a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Senior Inspector (Buildings) or in a comparable and relevant
position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years;
(ii) Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or Construction Technician Certificate
Part III, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
and
(iii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be deployed as a Clerk of Works for buildings under
construction or as a Supervisor of maintenance works.
(i) Reading and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings, comparing
their details with work on site and compiling site weekly reports;
(ii) Assisting in planning a building programme for a group of buildings, ensuring
that construction work in progress is in accordance with specifications and
taking details of provisional items.
(iii) Maintenance works at a depot – supervision of artisans carrying out repairs and
alteration of existing buildings;
(iv) Preparation of cost estimates and schedule of materials.

ADVERT NO.14/2020, - SENIOR INSPECTOR (BUILDINGS) - JOB GROUP ‘J’ THREE

(3) POSTS
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 30,170,580 p.m. – Kshs. 40,060 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 4,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Served in the grade of Inspector (Buildings) or in a comparable and relevant
position in the Public service for at least three (3) years;
(ii) A Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or Construction Technician Certificate
Part III or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
and
(iii) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
 b) Duties and responsibilities
The officer at this level will be deployed as Clerk of Works for buildings under construction or
as a Supervisor on alterations/repairs of existing buildings.
Work entails:
(i) Reading and interpreting Architectural and Engineering drawings;
(ii) Comparing their details with work on site; and
(iii) Compiling site weekly reports and monitoring work progress.

In addition, duties will involve supervision of artisans carrying out maintenance work at a
depot.

ADVERT NO.15/2020, - INSPECTOR (BUILDINGS) JOB GROUP ‘H’ THREE (3)

POSTS

Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

Salaries and other Benefits
Basic Salary : Kshs. 24,580 p.m. – Kshs. 32,760 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 3,200 p.m.
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance (once a year) Kshs. 4,000
Leave Entitlement : 30 days per financial year excluding weekends and
Public Holidays
Medical benefits as applicable in the County Staff members
a) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(iii) A Diploma in any of the following fields; Building and Civil Engineering;
Construction Technician Certificate Part III; or its equivalent and relevant
qualification from a recognized institution

b) Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will be deployed on construction sites for on the job training under guidance of a
senior officer. Work entails:
a) Interpretation of Architectural and Engineering drawings;
b) Checking minor repairs and alteration of existing buildings.
 REPUBLIC OF KENYA

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NYANDARUA

COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
www.nyandarua.go.ke
Telephone: 0705284180, 0705284186 P.O. Box 701-20303
Email :cpsb@nyandarua.go.ke Ol’Kalou
NYANADARUA

VACANCIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, ENERGY & PUBLIC WORKS

The County Public Service Board of Nyandarua wishes to recruit competent and qualified
candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the Department of Transport, Energy &
Public Works.

Position Job Post(s)

Group

1. Chief Superintending Engineer (Structural) ‘P’ 1

2. Chief Superintending Quantity Surveyor ‘P’ 1
3. Quantity Survey Assistant II ‘J’ 2
4. Senior Architectural Assistant ‘L’ 1
5. Architectural Assistant ‘H’ 3
6. Chief Superintendent Mechanical ‘M’ 1
7. Chief Superintendent Electrical ‘M’ 1
8. Senior Superintendent – Mechanical ‘L’ 1
9. Structural Assistant II ‘J’ 2
10. Structural Assistant I ‘K’ 1
11. Superintendent – Buildings ‘K’ 1
12. Senior Inspector – Buildings ‘J’ 3
13 Inspector - Buildings ‘H’ 3

Visit Nyandarua Website for duties and responsibilities.

 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are requested to download the Application for Employment Form from the
website: www.nyandaruacpsb.go.ke. Thereafter, candidates should complete the Application
for Employment Form and attach photocopies of the following documents:
i. National Identification Card
ii. Academic, professional certificates and testimonials
iii. Any other relevant supporting documents
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, plus other relevant documents in support of their
applications.
Applications should be submitted to the County Public Service Board clearly indicating the
position applied for on the envelope which should be addressed to:

The Secretary,
Nyandarua County Public Service Board,
P.o Box 38-20303, Ol-Kalou.

Applications may also be hand delivered to the County Public Service Board offices located at
Data house, 2nd floor, Ol-Kalou Town. Applications should be received on or before close of
business on 17th March, 2020.

Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Nyandarua County Government is an equal opportunity employer: women,

youth, physically challenged, minority and marginalized persons: are encouraged
to apply