Ref Number: KeNHA/AD-Land Asset/04/2024
Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for coordinating the provision of all the Land Survey Services within the Authority including road reserve identification, Title Surveys for all Authority’s land assets; mapping to aid in road boundary markings for protection and registration of the road reserves. The incumbent will also liaise with the department of Road Assets in the management of Road Reserves and approval of development proposals along the Authority Road Reserves.
The holder of this position is also responsible for the coordination of the preparation of all Compulsory land acquisition plans
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
assisting in developing and reviewing policies, plans and strategies on surveying and mapping;
overseeing maintenance of road reserve boundaries;
reviewing of engineering and cadastral survey reports;
coordinating publication of plans, maps and charts;
providing guidance on standardization and certification of survey equipment;
overseeing Monitoring and evaluating the survey and mapping activities;
overseeing Preparation and submission of technical and administrative reports of the section;
overseeing angular observation tasks, trigonometric heighting. triangulation,
computations using resection solution, twin station problems and re-establishment of lost trig points by the staff;
coordinating, supervising, mentoring and training of section staff;
providing guidance on standardization and certification of survey equipment used for
road projects; and monitoring and evaluation the integrity of survey work done for road works.
overseeing the preparation of road reserve and asset protection work plans;
overseeing the cadastral survey and mapping of land assets (camps, weighbridges and road reserves);
supervising the data collection and analysis of the status of the road reserves;
organizing and facilitating the opening of road reserves and ensuring the removal of illegal structures/utilities and preparation of the necessary reports and documentation;
liaising with other road authorities, stakeholders and ensuring harmonious and coordinated operations related to road asset/reserve protection;
organizing and facilitating the rehabilitation of road reserves damaged by floods and liaising with the Disaster Management Team, where necessary;
identifying G I S a n d survey requirements as well as standards for road reserve acquisition and protection;
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the officer must have:-
A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
Master’s Degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying and Photogrammetry or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registered with the Lands Surveyor’s Board (LSB) of Kenya;
Valid Practicing License from Lands Surveyor’s Board (LSB) of Kenya;
Full membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors Chapter);
Letter of Good standing from Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK);
Demonstrated Management Competence including project management skills
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks proficiency in computer applications
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key competencies and skills
Sound knowledge on Land related laws;
Computing skills i.e. Specifically in GIS and CAD applications;
Communication skills;
Leadership skills;
Analytical skills.
Negotiation skills
Working under pressure;
Interpersonal skills
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All candidates who meet the requirements detailed in the Job Specifications should apply online using the provided link accessible via the KeNHA Website by close of business on Monday, 16th December 2024 at 5:00 pm.
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