Lands Housing Physical Planning 2020

LANDS, HOUSING AND PHYSICAL PLANNING
1. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING, JOB GROUP ‘R’ (CPSB 03) ONE (1)
POST ADVERT NO. 39/2020
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Kshs. 121,430 p.m. – Kshs. 169,140 p.m.
House Allowance : Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 16,000 p.m.
Medical Benefits : Comprehensive Medical Cover
a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must:
(i) Have experience of not less than twelve (12) years in Physical Planning;
(ii) Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and
Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized
institution;
(iii) Have Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional
Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized institution
(iv) Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting
not less than six (6) weeks
(v) Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural
Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
(vi) Be registered by the Physical Planner Registration Board;
(vii) Have a certificate in computer application skills from a recognized
institution;
(viii) Have proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary
for the effective performance of work at this level;
(ix) Have demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work
performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national and
County policies, goals, objectives and ability to relate them to the Physical
Planning functions;
(x) Have good inter-personal and communication skills; and
b) Duties and Responsibilities
(i) Preparing and implementing annual work plans;

(ii) Preparing budget estimates, annual development and procurement plans;
(iii) Preparing County, urban and local physical development plans;
(iv) Advising the County Government and private agencies on development and
land use;
(v) Developing, implementing and providing feedback on physical planning
guidelines and standards;
(vi) Managing and maintaining physical planning data;
(vii) Providing advice on development control and ensuring compliance to
approved plans; and
(viii) Preparing annual, quarterly and monthly progress reports.
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2. DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, JOB GROUP ‘R’
(CPSB 03) ONE (1) POST - ADVERT NO. 40/2020
a) Requirements for appointment

(i) Have an experience of not less than twelve (12) years in Housing and Human
settlements;
(ii) Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering,
Real Estate Management and Valuation, Quantity Survey, Construction
Management, Architecture or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution;
(iii) Have Master’s degree in any of the following; Civil Engineering, Real Estate
Management and Valuation, Quantity Survey, Construction Management,
Architecture or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
(iv) Have Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not
less than six (6) weeks;
(v) Be registered as a Physical Planner under the Physical Planners Registration
Act 1996;
(vi) Have a certificate in computer applications;
(vii) Have proven administrative ability and professional competence necessary for
the effective performance of work at this level;
(viii) Have demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work
performance and
(ix) Have exhibited a thorough understanding of National and County policies,
goals, objectives and ability to relate them to the Housing and urban
development functions.

(i) Developing and coordinating the review of housing policies, programmes and
strategies;
(ii) Developing the implementation of the Departmental Annual Work Plan;
(iii) Preparing budget estimates, annual development and procurement plans;
(iv) Coordinating real estate development and programmes;
(v) Overseeing housing construction development projects;
(vi) Supervising inspection of Buildings;
(vii) Promoting Appropriate Building Technologies;
(viii) Coordinating provision of housing infrastructure;
(ix) Carrying out County housing surveys;
(x) Coordinating leasing and housing administration;
(xi) Coordinating the supervision of the registration of new buildings;
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(xii) Renovating of old County Government estates;
(xiii) Administering tenant placement and rent assessment; and
(xiv) Preparing annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly progress reports.
3. CIVIL ENGINEERING HOUSING, JOB GROUP ‘P’ (CPSB 05) ONE (1) POST
ADVERT NO. 41/2020
Basic Salary : Kshs. 87,360 p.m. - Kshs. 121,430 p.m.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

(i) Have experience of at least eight (8) years in civil Engineering;
(ii) Have Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university;
(iii)Have a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university;
(iv) Have Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Development Programme lasting
not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
(v) Be a registered member of the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya; and
(vi) Have a certificate in computer applications;
(i) Plan and budget housing and Urban development works in the county;
(ii) Supervise all projects given to consultants;
(iii) Maintain up-to-date inventory of all county houses; and
(iv) Prepare and submit progress reports on projects and programmes.
4. LAND VALUER, JOB GROUP ‘L’ (CPSB 08) ONE (1) POST
ADVERT NO. 42/2020
Basic Salary : Kshs. 42,970 p.m. – Kshs. 59, 120 p.m.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
(i) Have experience of at least two (2) years as a Land Valuer;
(ii) Have a Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics from a recognized university;
(iii) Be a member of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya;
(iv) Have a certificate in Computer Applications; and
(v) Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
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(i) Valuation of all County Government assets;

(ii) Management of all County Government properties; and
(iii) Preparation and updating county valuation roll.
5. LAND SURVEYOR II, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (CPSB 09) THREE (3) POSTS
ADVERT NO. 43/2020

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Land Surveying and
Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics,
Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey), or any other
relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
(ii) Be a registered member of a relevant professional body;
(iii) Proficiency in computer applications; and
(iv) Good inter-personal and communication skills.
(i) Carrying out angular and distance measurements, computation for medium
and high density cadastral, topographical, engineering and sub-divisional
schemes;
(ii) Planning and implementing survey programmes;
(iii) Review and up-date geospatial data for use by other agencies;
(iv) Ensure the safety of survey records, tools and equipment; and
(v) Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports.
6. PHYSICAL PLANNER II, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (CPSB 9) THREE (3) POSTS
ADVERT NO. 44/2020

(i) Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and
Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or any other relevant
qualification from a recognized institution;
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(ii) A member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya
(Town Planning Chapter);
(iii) Have a Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution;
(iv) Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply the Physical Planning Act (Cap. 286)
and other related statutes in line with the National vision and goals; and
(v) Must have good inter-personal and communication skills.
(i) Preparing physical development plans;

(ii) Undertaking feasibility studies on physical, social, economic and
environmental characteristics;
(iii) Implementing physical plans for County, Regional and Urban Areas;
(iv) Processing development applications;
(v) Providing logistical support to physical planning liaison committees;
(vi) Updating and Maintaining physical planning records; and
(vii) Any other duties that may be assigned by the County Director of Physical
Planning.
7. HOUSING OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (CPSB 9) - (1 POST) ADVERT NO.

45/2020
a) Requirements for appointment:

(i) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, Estate Management, Property
Management and Valuation, Facilities Management, Building Economics,
Architecture, Regional Development/Urban Planning, Building/Construction
Management, or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a
recognized university;
(ii) Be a Registered member of a relevant professional body;
(iii) Have proficiency in computer applications;
(iv) Have good inter-personal and communication skills; and
(v) Be a team player.
(i) Review, formulate, monitor and evaluate County housing sector policies;
(ii) Co-ordinate housing sector incentives;
(iii) Document County’s status on housing and human settlement by undertaking
housing survey;
(iv) Implement housing development programmes including housing schemes;
(v) Conduct feasibility studies on housing development; and
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(vi) Any other duties that may be assigned by the County Director of Housing and
Urban development.
8. ESTATE MANAGEMENT OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (CPSB 9) – ONE (1) POST
ADVERT NO. 46/2020


(i) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, Estate Management, Property

Management and Valuation, Facilities Management, Building Economics,
Architecture, Regional Development/Urban Planning, Building/Construction
Management, or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a
recognized university;
(ii) Be a Registered member of a relevant professional body;
(iii) Have Proficiency in computer applications; and
(iv) Have good inter-personal and communication skills.
(i) Maintain and review housing registers;

(ii) Manage office accommodation;
(iii) Housing Administration and supervision;
(iv) Preparation of inspection reports;
(v) Collection of rent from occupants of government quarters and facilitating for
payments of rent for leased properties;
(vi) Inventory management and Rental assessments; and
(vii) Any other duties that may be assigned by the County Director of Housing and
Urban development.
9. LAND SURVEY ASSISTANT III, JOB GROUP ‘H’ (CPSB 11) - THREE (3) POSTS
ADVERT NO. 47/2020

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution;
(ii) Proficiency in computer applications; and
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(iii) A good inter-personal and communication skills.

(i) Carrying out angular and distance measurements and computation for medium
and high density cadastral, topographical, Engineering and sub-divisional
schemes;
(ii) Plan and implement survey programmes;
(iii) Review and up-date geospatial data for use by other agencies;
(iv) Ensure the safety of survey records, tools and equipment;
(v) Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports; and
(vi) Undertaking any other duties that may be assigned by the County Director of
Survey.
10. PHYSICAL PLANNING ASSISTANT III (DRAUGHTSMAN), JOB GROUP ‘H’

(CPSB 11) - (1 POST) ADVERT NO 48/2020
Basic Salary : Kshs. 25,470 p.m. – Kshs. 33, 950 p.m.
a) Requirements for appointment

(i) Have a Diploma in any of the following areas: Urban and Regional Planning,
Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Building, Civil Engineering, Cartography,
Geo-Informatics, Geographic information Systems (GIS) from a recognized
institution;
(ii) Demonstrate skills on the area of design, presentation and technical skills;
(iii) Have Proficiency with AutoCAD and ArchiCAD;
(iv) Have a Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
and
(v) Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
(i) Carrying out drawing tasks;

(ii) Collecting and analyzing geographical data for preparing development plans;
(iii) Digitizing Physical Development plans;
(iv) Drawing physical development plans;
(v) Updating plans;
(vi) Conducting site inspection; and
(vii) Any other duties that may be assigned by the County Director of Physical
Planning.
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11. INSPECTOR (BUILDINGS), JOB GROUP ‘H’ (CPSB 11) - TWO (2)
POSTS: ADVERT NO. 49/2020

Basic Salary : Kshs. 25, 470 p.m. – Kshs. 33, 950 p.m.

(i) Have a diploma in any of the following fields: Building and Civil Engineering;
Construction technician part III; or its equivalent and relevant qualification from
recognized institution;
(ii) Have Proficiency in computer applications;
(iii) Have good inter-personal and communication skills; and
(iv) Be a team player.

(i) Inspect and oversee building constructions;
(ii) Ensure building codes and NEMA requirements are adhered to during
constructions;
(iii) Report and issue stoppage and enforcement notices;
(iv) Ensure prescribed fees is paid;
(v) Monitor and evaluate suitability and habitability of buildings;
(vi) Issue completion and occupation certificates; and
(vii) Any other duties as may be assigned by County Director of Physical Planning.
12. CARTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT III, JOB GROUP ‘H’ (CPSB 11) - ONE (1)
POST: ADVERT NO. 50/2020

(i) Have a Diploma in Cartography from a recognized institution;

(ii) Have Proficiency in computer applications; and
(iii) Good inter-personal and communication skills.

(i) Drawing survey plans, registry index maps and preliminary index diagrams;
(ii) Preparing topographical base maps for special purpose maps;
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(iii) Revising base maps from aerial imageries;
(iv) Collecting data from geospatial data sources;
(v) Repairing mapping records;
(vi) Quality assessment and quality control of maps before publication; and
(vii) Any other duties as may be assigned by County Director of Survey.
13. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSISTANT III, JOB GROUP ‘H’

(CPSB 11) – ONE (1) POST ADVERT NO. 51/2020


(i) Have Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) from a recognized

institution;
(ii) Have Extensive knowledge in the use of GIS and CAD software (ArcGIS,
AutoCAD)
(iii) Have Proficiency in computer applications; and
(iv) Good inter-personal and communication skills.
(i) Use and maintenance of personal computer hardware and software;

(ii)Data capture, analysis and generation of information and reports;
(iii)
Updating county spatial plans;
(iv)Application of standards for geographic information exchange, distribution,
data collection and data structuring; and
(v) Any other duties as may be assigned by County Director of Survey.
14. LAND SURVEYOR I JOB GROUP ‘L’ (CPSB 8) TWO (2) POSTS
ADVERT NO. 52/2020
Term of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Kshs. 42,970 – Kshs. 59,120 p.m.

(i) Have at least two (2) years’ experience as a Land Surveyor;
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(ii) Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Land Surveying and
Photogrammetry, Geomatics or any other relevant qualification from a
recognized institution.
(i) Carrying out large area cadastral, geodetic and mapping control, gravity and
magnetic control observations;
(ii) Carry supervising small and medium area cadastral, adjudication, small,
medium, and high density topographical, sub-divisional schemes, photo
control, site and general engineering surveys; and
(iii) Carrying out preliminary quality control of topographical, engineering,
cadastral, adjudication and general survey.
15. LAND SURVEY ASSISTANT II JOB GROUP ‘J’ (CPSB 10) TWO (2)
POSTS ADVERT NO. 53/2020
Basic Salary : Kshs. 31,270 – Kshs. 41,260 p.m.
For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

(i) Have at least two (2) years’ experience in Land Survey
(ii) Have a Diploma in Land Surveying from a recognized institution; and
(iii) Have a Certificate in computer applications; and
(i) Carrying out angular and distance measurements;

(ii) Computation for small density topographical, site engineering, general
boundary; and
(iii) Photo control survey.
16. CARTOGRAPHER I JOB GROUP ‘L’ (CPSB 8) ONE (1) POST

ADVERT NO. 54/2020
Basic Salary : Kshs. 42, 970 - Kshs. 59,120 p.m.

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:
(i) Have at least two (2) years’ experience in Cartography

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(ii) Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Philosophy in
Technology (Geo-informatics/ Geo-informatics and Information Technology),
Technology in Geo-informatics, Technology in Geomatics, Geo-spatial
Engineering, Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatics
Engineering from a recognized Institution.
(iii) Be an Affiliate/ Associate membership of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK)
(iv) Have a Certificate in computer applications; and
(v) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
(i) Drawing survey and deed plans, large area, registry index maps, large area
boundary schedules and preliminary index diagrams;
(ii) Preparing topographical base maps for special purpose maps;
(iii) Reviewing base maps from aerial imageries;
(iv) Collecting data from geo-spatial data sources;
(v) Acquiring raster, vector and geographical names, data sets; and
(vi) Repairing mapping records.
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LANDS, HOUSING AND PHYSICAL PLANNING

a) Requirements for Appointment

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Preparing and implementing annual work plans;

a) Requirements for appointment

b) Duties and Responsibilities

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

b) Duties and Responsibilities

a) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Valuation of all County Government assets;

Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

b) Duties and Responsibilities

a) Requirements for Appointment

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Preparing physical development plans;

7. HOUSING OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘K’ (CPSB 9) - (1 POST) ADVERT NO.

a) Requirements for appointment:

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

a) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics, Estate Management, Property

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Maintain and review housing registers;

a) Requirements for Appointment

b) Duties and Responsibilities

10. PHYSICAL PLANNING ASSISTANT III (DRAUGHTSMAN), JOB GROUP ‘H’

a) Requirements for appointment

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Carrying out drawing tasks;

Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

b) Duties and Responsibilities

a) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Have a Diploma in Cartography from a recognized institution;

b) Duties and Responsibilities

13. GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSISTANT III, JOB GROUP ‘H’

Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable

a) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Have Diploma in Geographic Information System (GIS) from a recognized

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Use and maintenance of personal computer hardware and software;

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, the candidate must:

b) Duties and Responsibilities

a) Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must:

b) Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Carrying out angular and distance measurements;

16. CARTOGRAPHER I JOB GROUP ‘L’ (CPSB 8) ONE (1) POST

a) Requirements for Appointment

(i) Have at least two (2) years’ experience in Cartography

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