WEIGHTS AND MEASURES ASSISTANT 1 – JOB GROUP CPSB 09 (K) – (1POST)
This position is
responsible for assisting in the coordination of weights and measures
activities to ensure fair trade practices in the county.
Key
Responsibilities
Sample
pre-packaged goods for control and manufacture of weighing and measuring
equipment;
Compare
working standards against Secondary Reference Standards and calibration of
testing equipment, standards and equipment used by manufacturers and repairers;
Maintain records of seized and forfeited goods and instituting criminal proceedings in court;
Carry
out research in specific areas of legal metrology and consumer protection;
Carry
out verification of weighing and measuring equipment used by local authorities
and other government institutions to ensure accuracy;
Carry
out inspection on internal control by manufacturer and measuring systems
including software for data processing and measuring results;
Test
and stamp of weighing & measuring equipment;
Keeping
records of verified weighting and measuring equipment;
Account
for revenue collected during verification of weights and measures exercises.
Qualifications
Bachelors’
degree in any of the following fields; Mechanical/ Chemical/Electrical/
Electronics/ Instrumentation and Micro-processors Engineering, Computer
Science/ICT or relevant equivalent from a recognized institution;
Working
knowledge of computer-based applications;
Demonstrated
knowledge of relevant legislation;
Report
writing skills;
Three
(3) years of service or a comparable position from a recognized institution;
Knowledge
Current legislation affecting the job holder’s area of responsibility.
Satisfies
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
How To Apply
All applicants should
submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees.
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or
passport and any other supporting documents.
Applications should be
addressed to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service
Board
County Government of
Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU
NOTE:
ALL
applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on
top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box
provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika
Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applications
should reach the Board on or before Friday
8th September, 2023.
Shortlisted
candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic
and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following
institutions:
Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
County
Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people
living with disability are encouraged to apply.
The
Board and the County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero tolerance to
Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of
fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure
them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for
any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases
to the Police.
