The Kirinyaga County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from suitably qualified, motivated and Pro-active individuals to fill up the under listed vacant positions in the County.
CHIEF OFFICER ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE – JOB GROUP
CPSB 02 (1 POST)
Job Ref: KCPSB/C.O/EECC/04/09/11/22 Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As prescribed by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
(SRC)
The Chief Officer will be expected to perform the following duties
and functions:
ENERGY
Responsibilities
County Energy Planning
- Preparation of County energy
plans, incorporating petroleum, renewable energy and electricity master
- Physical planning relating to
energy resource areas such as dams, solar and wind farms, municipal waste
dumpsites, agricultural and animal waste, ocean energy, woodlots and
plantations for production bio energy
- Provision of land and rights of
way for energy
- Facilitation of energy demand by
planning for industrial parks and other energy consuming
- Preparation and implementation of
disaster management facilitate production and access to affordable,
reliable, and sustainable energy for both domestic and industrial use.
County Energy Regulation
- Regulation and licensing of
retail petroleum service
- Regulation and licensing of
County gas reticulation (c) Regulation and licensing and supply of retail
coal products for domestic use.
- Regulation and licensing of
designated parking for petroleum
- Regulation and licensing of
biomass production, transport and distribution
- Regulation and licensing of
biogas
- Regulation and licensing of
charcoal production, transportation and distribution
- Customize National codes for
energy efficiency and conservation in buildings to local conditions
County operations and development
- Electricity
and gas reticulation;
- Provide
and maintain adequate street lighting;
- Provision
of designated parking for petroleum
- Collect
and maintain energy data;
- Implementation
of County electrification projects;
- Undertake
feasibility studies and maintain data with a view to availing the same to
developers of energy resources and infrastructure;
- Establishment
of energy centres for promotion of renewable energy technologies, energy
efficiency and conservation;
- (h)
Protection of energy infrastructure including oil and gas fields and
pipelines, refineries, power plants, control centres, electric supply
lines, substations and depot;
- Undertake
energy efficiency and conservation within the County
Qualifications
- Be
a Kenyan citizen;
- Be
in possession of at LEAST a first relevant degree from a University
recognized in Kenya;
- Have
vast knowledge and experience of not less than five (5) years in the
relevant field, three of which should be in a managerial position;
- Be
conversant with the Constitution of Kenya and all the devolution laws;
- Demonstrate
thorough understanding of county development objectives and vision 2030;
- Be
computer literate;
- Have
excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
- Satisfies
the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
- Demonstrate
understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in
Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Added Advantages for Chief Officers
- Possession
of Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Membership
of a professional body relevant to the position applied for and in good
standing;
- Be
a results oriented individual, able to work under pressure to meet strict
NB: Pursuant to section 45 of the County Governments Act (2012), the
Chief Officer shall be the authorized officer in the department and shall
report to the respective County Executive Committee Member.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit
their applications together with copies of their detailed
- Curriculum
Vitae,
- Academic
and Professional certificates,
- Testimonials,
- National
Identity Card or Passport and
- Any
other supporting
The applications should
indicate the positions applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to:
The Secretary
County Public Service Board P O Box 260 – 10304
KUTUS
Hand delivered
applications should be dropped at the County Headquarters 4TH floor, KUTUS (Office
of County Public Service Board between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on
weekdays).
Applicants should seek
clearance from and attach copies or evidence of the CURRENT (valid
in 2022) documents listed below: –
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Ethics
and Anti-corruption Commission
- Criminal
Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
Applications should reach
the County Public Service Board (CPSB) on or before Friday,
25th November 2022.
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and
professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents
in support of their applications.
NOTE
Women and persons living
with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
Prospective candidates are
encouraged to visit our website:
www.kirinyaga.go.ke for more details.
The Kirinyaga County
Government is an equal opportunity employer.
