The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of a Chief Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluation, planning, designing, and implementation of the construction and operations of all facilities, systems, and related engineering activities of the water distribution system.
Duties and Responsibilities:
∙ Ensures Manager/Water Engineer is updated on progress of all activities. ∙ Has oversight of and supervises all engineering and technical operations. ∙ Develops the Water Development Master Plan (WDMP) and keeps it updated. ∙ Preparation of Capital Projects to improve the delivery of Water Services ∙ Coordinates intersectional activities.
∙ Ensures that adequate materials and equipment are available for smooth operations. ∙ Facilitates relationships with external stakeholders.
∙ Acts in the absence of the Manager/Water Engineer
∙ Performs other related duties.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
∙ Master’s Degree (Engineering or related Discipline)
∙ Three (3) years’ experience in a senior engineering position.
Knowledge & Skills:
In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: ∙ Good command of the English language
∙ Principles and practice of engineering
∙ Principles and Practice of Project/Operations Management
∙ Principles of water production systems
∙ Excellent communication and people skills
∙ Proficient in MS Word and Excel
∙ Good with targets and tight deadlines
∙ Valid driver’s license
Salary: (K42) ($94,164) per annum
Applications must be accompanied by:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Police Record
Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)
Government Headquarters ♦ P O Box 186 ♦ Church Street ♦ Basseterre ♦ St Kitts Telephone (869) 465 – 2521 Fax (869) 466 – 3490 E-MAIL: humanresources@govt.kn
and should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport P.O. Box 186
Water Services Department
Needsmust, Basseterre, St. Kitts
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5th February, 2024.
