Nakuru County Government Hiring Senior Principal Superintending Engineer (Director) – Water And Sewerage

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and Section 59 of the County Governments Act Cap. 265, the Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant position within the Department of Water, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change. This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants are required to re-apply to be considered.

Senior Principal Superintending Engineer (Director) – Water and Sewerage

Advert No.: 01/2025
Number of Posts: One (1)
Job Group: CPSB 03 (Job Group ‘R’)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 124,630 – 172,350 p.m.
Terms of Service: Five (5) Year Contract
Allowances: As per SRC guidelines attached to the position

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer appointed to this position will serve as the Director of Water and Sewerage Services in Nakuru County and will be directly responsible to the Chief Officer – Water and Sanitation. The core mandate of this role includes leadership in technical, administrative, and strategic oversight of all water and sewerage systems within the County.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development and Enforcement of Standards:
  Prepare professional and quality standards for the construction of water supply and sewerage infrastructure to ensure quality, safety, and sustainability.
• Supervision of Construction Projects:
  Oversee construction works of water and sewerage projects executed either directly by the County or through contractual engagements with third parties.
• Monitoring and Evaluation:
  Formulate, monitor, and evaluate the physical and financial performance of water and sewerage development projects and programs to ensure optimal implementation.
• Tender Document Verification:
  Review and verify technical documents related to tenders in water supply and sewerage systems to ensure completeness and compliance with required standards.
• Formulation of Pricing Policies:
  Oversee the development of water pricing strategies for both rural and urban areas, as well as wastewater systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Liaise with national and international development partners and relevant stakeholders in the water sector for the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of water-related projects and programs.
• Strategic Planning and Implementation:
  Develop and execute strategic plans and operational work plans for the department to guide program execution.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation:
  Prepare departmental budgets, manage financial resources, and ensure transparency and accountability in resource utilization.
• Human Resource Management:
  Supervise, train, and develop departmental staff while ensuring efficient deployment to meet strategic and operational goals.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must follow the application guidelines below:

Application Procedure:

1. Download the Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website:
   www.nakuru.go.ke/careers
2. Fill in the Application Form completely and accurately.
3. Attach the following certified documents:
   • National ID Card
   • KCSE Certificate
   • Diploma/Degree/Masters Academic Certificates
   • Professional Registration Certificates
   • Valid Practicing License (where applicable)
4. Send the completed application through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES ONLY in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the Advert Number and Position Applied For on the top of the envelope.
   ❗ Note: Hand-delivered applications or applications sent via email WILL NOT be accepted.
5. Address the application to: pgsqlCopyEditThe Secretary Nakuru County Public Service Board Public Works Building - Prisons Road P.O. Box 2870-20100 NAKURU
6. Deadline: Applications must be received on or before 24th April, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
7. Note: Candidates who applied previously must re-apply to be considered.

Important Notes

• The County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer.
  Youth, Women, Persons Living with Disabilities, and candidates from marginalized and minority communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to present clearance certificates from the following institutions during the interview:
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The Board and the County Government of Nakuru maintain a Zero Tolerance Policy to Corruption. Applicants are cautioned not to engage with fraudsters or impersonators who solicit money with promises of job placement or influence.

Apply Now

If you meet the outlined qualifications and are enthusiastic about contributing to the development of Nakuru County’s water and sewerage infrastructure, don’t miss this opportunity.

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