Ministry of Water and Irrigation Job Vacancies

Ministry of Water and Irrigation Job Vacancies
   1. Principal Driver
   2. Senior Water Supply Operator

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts shown here below
Advert V/No. 1/2010
Principal Driver
Job Group T
Forty (40) Posts
Salary Scale: Ksh. 21,304 X 1,065 – 22,369 X 1,118 – 23,487 X 1,175 – 24,662 X 1,233 – 25,895 P.M
House Allowance: as applicable in the Civil Service
Leave Entitlement: 30 Working Days Per Year

Leave Allowance: (Once Yearly) 4,000
Medical Benefits: as applicable in Civil Service
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

    * Served in the grade of Chief Driver, Job Group ‘H’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
    * Passed Occupational Trade Test Grade I for Drivers;
    * A valid Driving License free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive

    * Defensive Driving Certificate from the Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
    * Attended a Refresher Course for Drivers lasting not less than one (1) week within every three (3) years at Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution;
    * A Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police
    * Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week at St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution; and
    * Demonstrated outstanding professional competence and integrity in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is the highest grade in this cadre.
Duties and responsibilities will involve driving assigned vehicle; carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical, tyre pressure and brake systems, etc.; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of the vehicle systems; maintenance of work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned; ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; overseeing safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle(s). In addition, the officer may be required to supervise and guide staff working under him/her in a small transport unit.
Advert V/No. 2/2010
Senior Water Supply Operator
Job Group ‘H’
Twenty (20)
Posts Salary Scale: Kshs. 16,692 x 835 – 17,527 x 876 -18,403 x 920 – 19,323 x 966 – 20,289 p.m.
House Allowance: As applicable in Civil Service
Leave Entitlement: 30 Working Days Per Year
Leave Allowance: (Once Yearly) 4,000
Medical Benefits: As Applicable In Civil Service
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

    * Served for at least three (3) years in the grade of Water Supply Operator I;
    * Successfully completed a three (3) Months’ Final Departmental Occupational Test Grade I course for Water Supply Operators at the Kenya Water Institute or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
    * Wide knowledge and experience in all matters relating to operation and maintenance of water supply systems;
    * An understanding of Government Stores Regulations and Procedures; and
    * Demonstrated supervisory capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities
An officer in this grade will be overall in charge of all water supply operators within a large water supply area and will be involved in ensuring that the correct standards are maintained in water works; assisting in checking the water supply operation charts, operation and maintenance of monthly returns and estimates of revenue compiled at the water supply area; and will also be in-charge of estimation of water extension construction materials and their cost estimates.
Interested and qualified Candidates are requested to make their application by completing form PSC 2 (Revised 2007) accompanied by copies of applicant’s certificates, letter of appointment/promotion to their present grade.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Water and Irrigation,
P.O. Box 49720 -00100,2 Nairobi
Att. Head of Human Resources Management Department (1 st Floor Room 154)
So as to reach him on or before 9th September, 2010.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.