Fire Officer II at Kericho County

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); VISION A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into sub-locations. It covers an area of2, sq. km.

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Duties and Responsibilities

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 experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail; Preparation of drawings for siting of fire appliances. Inspection of buildings for assessing fire hazards and risks and ensuring availability of emergency exits and adequacy of means of escape in public buildings. Repair and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment’s.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Mechatronics Engineering from a recognized institution; and Been registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as a Graduate Engineer. First Aid Certificate course lasting not less than one week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution. Terms of Service: Three Year Contract.