Engineer II - 2 Posts at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

Job Description

ENGINEER II - REF KFS/ENG/II/2024 - KFS GRADE 8 - (2) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Engineering or Quantity Survey or a related field from a recognized university
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfils the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution

Skills and Attributes

• Report writing skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills

An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing of concept notes and project proposals;
• Undertaking of project feasibility studies;
• Designing and developing appropriate and cost-effective models for water and sanitation infrastructure;
• Technical planning and design of forest roads infrastructure;
• Preparing of technical specifications and project tender documents.
• Coordinating digitization of drawings and management of plans, records, storage and retrieval.
• Preparing bill of quantities and detailing of civil works drawings for water and sanitation infrastructure
• Supervising development of forest roads infrastructure, management and issuance of advice on contractual issues;
• Monitoring existing forest infrastructure;
• Implementation of appropriate capacity development of field officers as may be requested;
• Carrying out periodic assessment of forest infrastructure;
• Assist in preparing bill of quantities and detailing of civil works drawings for water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Supervising development of forest roads infrastructure, management and issuance of advice on contractual issues;
• Monitoring existing forest infrastructure;
• Implementation of appropriate capacity development of field officers as may be requested;
• Carrying out periodic assessment of forest roads infrastructure;
• Maintenance and management of forest infrastructure works within area of jurisdiction;
• Promote public values and principles
• Mentoring and coaching