Engineering Technologist(Irrigation) at Narok County Public Service Board

TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
SALARY SCALE: CPSB 09 - 39,700 X 1470 - 41,170 X 1,520 - 42,960 X 1,710 - 44,400 X 1,920 -46,320 X 2,000 - 48,320 X
2,290 - 50,610 X 2,350 - 52,960 PM
Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties and responsibility at this level will entail: - inspecting the development of irrigation infrastructure; collecting baseline data for irrigation planning; organizing farmers’ meetings for irrigation participatory development; training irrigation farmers on sustainable scheme management and resource mobilization; setting up of demonstration plots on irrigation technologies; identifying irrigation schemes for development; carrying out preliminary surveys; implementing irrigation action plans; training farmers on scheme operations, maintenance and environmental management; and implementing irrigation action plans.

Requirements and Appointment
For Appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in grade of Engineering Technologist II (Irrigation), for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Technician Part III certificate in any of the following disciplines: - Irrigation, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, Processing and Structures or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

OR

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Irrigation, Irrigation and Drainage, Soil and Water Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registration with Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) or Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a technician; (iv) Certificate in computer application skills; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.