Principal Building Inspection Officer Job Nairobi City County Public Service Board

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Qualifications

• Served in the grade of Senior Enforcement Officer for a minimum period of three (3)years
• Bachelor Degree in the following disciplines; Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture Construction Management or Town planning or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution;
• Associate membership of Kenya Institute of Planners (KIP) or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Demonstrate managerial, administrative and technical competence in the execution of Physical Planning Assistants function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific urban development projects under the guidance of senior management including organizing project teams, tracking progress and ensuring adherence to timelines
• Supporting implementation of urban planning policies, strategies and guidelines by facilitating their application in development projects.
• Conducting inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Giving technical advice on matters relating to Urban Development & Planning
• identifying Illegal development through routine surveillance.
• Receiving of complaints directly from members of the public or through the Director’s office.
• Undertaking enforcement action through issuing enforcement notices /stop-work orders, and permits for construction
• Arresting violators of the rules/regulations taking them to court through Liaising with both legal department and the State Law office on planning matters.
• Undertaking removal of the illegal developments/structures.
• Inspecting the building structure, plumbing, electrical, sewerage, and heating systems for safety and specification compliance.
• Maintaining daily construction logs and ensuring that the construction site adheres to all safety codes.
• Any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Assistant Director.

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