Massive Recruitment by the Government of Kenya - PSC (34 Vacancies)

Gaming Inspector II

 Twenty- Five (25) Posts –
V/No.47/2018
Job Group ‘J’
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 29, 190 – Ksh. 34,440 p.m.
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in any of the following Social Science disciplines: Hotel Administration (Gaming), Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or Sociology from a university recognized in Kenya.
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Processing of applications for licenses and permits for National lotteries and price competitions;
·         Presiding over mini draws for nationwide, public lotteries and prize competition
·         Checking, monitoring and reporting on on-line Betting, Lotteries and Gaming operations;
·         Receiving returns and compiling data from betting, lotteries, prize competitions and public gambling
·         Receiving recording and compiling complaints against licenses; and
·         Assisting in eradication of illegal gambling.

Petroleum Officer (Civil Engineer II)
Two (2) Posts
V/No.50/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 35,400 -Kshs. 46,230 p.m.
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Engineering Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
·         Been registered by the Engineers’ Registration Board as a Graduate Engineer.
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Assisting in safety and hazard assessment including technical inspection of oil and gas installations;
·         Assisting in undertaking plant design and operations;
·         Preparing construction specifications and operating instructions;
·         Collecting chemical engineering data; and
·         Preparing safety notices and permits under the Petroleum Act.

Petroleum Officer (Chemical Engineer II)
Two (2) Posts
V/No.52/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 35,400 -Kshs. 46,230 p.m.
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:- Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Assisting in safety and hazard assessment including technical inspection of oil and gas installations;
·         Assisting in undertaking plant design and operations;
·         Preparing construction specifications and operating instructions;
·         Collecting chemical engineering data; and
·         Preparing safety notices and permits under the Petroleum Act.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor II
Twelve (12) Posts
V/No.53/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35, 400 – 46,230 p.m.
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Building Economics/Quantity Surveying or equivalent and relevant qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and
·         Been registered as a Graduate member of either the Architectural Association of Kenya or the Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

·         Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities, monthly valuations on site, site re-measurements; and
·         Preparation of variation orders.

Assistant Architect II
Eight (8) Posts
V/No.54/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 40,410 – Ksh.50,810 p.m.
Job Group ‘L’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
·         Been registered as a Graduate member with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of an experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Preparation of sketch/scheme designs and production of drawings;
·         Interpretation of client requirements; and
·         Post contract administration.

Assistant Landscape Architect II
Eighteen (18) Posts
V/No.55/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35, 400 – 46,230 p.m.
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
·         Been registered as a Graduate member with the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK).
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of an experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Preparing landscape scheme designs; and
·         Producing drawings and post contract supervision of simple landscape works.

Graphic Designer II
Eighteen (18) Posts
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35, 400 – Ksh.46,230 p.m.
V/No.56/2017
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties at this level shall include:

Responsibilities

·         Preparation of artistic sketches/themes;
Production of drawings, logos, letterheads, illustrations;
Familiarization with commercial graphic work for advertising; and
Preparation of printing works dummies.

Assistant Building Surveyor II
Sixteen (16) Posts
V/No.57/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 35,400 – ksh.46,230 p.m.
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics or Real Estate or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
·         Been registered as a Graduate member with the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (Building Surveyors’ Chapter).
This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of an experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Filling out Government building registration forms,

·         Carrying out public office needs assessment and audits,
·         Assessing suitability of public office space to be leased,
·         Preparation of lease agreement forms; and
·         Management of simple lease contract agreements.

Architectural Assistant III
Fifteen (15) Posts
V/No.58/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 23,780– Ksh.29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma or Technician Certificate Part III in any of the following fields: Building/Civil Engineering, Architecture or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

·         Interpretation of Architects’ sketches; and
·         Preparation of finished drawings, reading and interpreting engineering drawings in relation to the architects’ sketches and incorporating these details in the finished drawings.

Electrical Inspector
Seven (7) Posts
V/No.60/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 23,780– 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in public buildings and government quarters;
·         Testing and maintenance of electrical controls related to fire-detection equipment, cookers, water-heaters and general domestic appliances; and
·         Inspection and maintenance of electrical controls in power generating plants and machinery.

Quantity Survey Assistant III
Nine (9) Posts
V/No.62/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.23, 780– Kshs. 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Quantity Survey, Building/Civil Engineering or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

·         Squaring dimensions and abstracting for the preparation of bills of quantities;
Preparation of specifications; and
Assisting in the preparation of payment certificates.

Fire Services Inspector
Four (4) Posts
V/No.64/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 23,780– 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and
·         First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
This is the entry and training grade to the cadre. An officer at this level will be on-the-job training and will work under the supervision of an experience officer.

Responsibilities

·         Inspection, repair and maintenance of fire installations in public buildings, hospitals and institutions.

Buildings Inspector
Thirteen (13) Posts
V/No.63/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 23,780– 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Building/Civil Engineering or Construction Technician Part III or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
This is the entry level and training grade for this cadre. An office at this level will be deployed on Construction sites for on-the-job training under guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

·         Interpretation of Architectural and Engineering drawings; and
·         Checking minor repairs and alternation of existing buildings.

Electronics Inspector
Five (5) Posts
V/No.61/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.23,780– 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Electronics Technician Certificate Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
This is the entry and training grade to the cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision of an experienced officer.

Responsibilities

·         Inspection and maintenance of electronic equipment used in lifts, public address systems, computers, electronic scoreboards, Private Automatic Branch Exchanges (PABX’s) and any other electronic equipment in government buildings and institutions.

Graphic Design Assistant III
Eight (8) Posts
V/No.65/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 23,780 – Kshs. 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma in Graphic Design or its approved equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision and guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

·         Drawing sketches;
·         Typography setting;
·         Pasting artwork; and
·         Drawing simple illustration.

Structural Assistant III
Twelve (12) Posts
V/No.66/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 23,780 – 29,190 p.m.
Job Group ‘H’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Diploma in Civil Engineering/Building, Construction Technician Certificate part III or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

·         Preparation of structural and civil drawings including detailing of steel and concrete structures, layouts and details of drainage schemes, roads and paved areas; and
·         Carry out simple survey works under the guidance of a senior officer.

Valuer
Four (4) Posts
V/No.68/2018
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.35, 400 – 46,230 p.m.
Job Group ‘K’
At Public Service Commission, our Vision To be the lead service Commission in the provision, management and development of competent human resource for the Public Service. To transform the public service to become professional, efficient and effective for the realization of national development goals.

Requirements

·         Bachelor of Arts degree in Land Economics or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
This is the basic entry grade in this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for performing a variety of valuation work of limited scope and complexity intended to enable the officer gain experience under appropriate guidance of a senior officer.

Responsibilities

·         Valuation and assessment of property for stamp duty;
·         Apportionment of rents following subdivisions;
·         Inspections of land for compensation;
·         Assessment and inspection of land for rating purposes; and
·         Undertaking other routine valuation duties.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows: online through the Commission website www.publicservice.go.ke or job portal www.psckjobs.go.ke
OR
by completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s websites.
Completed applications should be sent or delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMMISSION HOUSE
P.O. BOX 30095 – 00100
NAIROBI
Please Note
Candidates should NOT attach any documents to the application form. ALL the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the form. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
·         Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
·         Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
·         The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
·         Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
·         Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 24th September 2018.