Superintendent (Fire Services)

The role of Superintendent (Fire Services) at the County Government of Kitui involves managing and enforcing fire safety regulations, overseeing technical fire infrastructure, and leading fire investigations within the County. This position is appointed on Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service.

Salary Scale

Ksh. 39,700 x 1,470 – 41,170 x 1,520 – 42,690 x 1,710 – 44,400 x 1,920 – 46,320 x 2,000 – 48,320 x 2,290 – 50,610 x 2,350 – 52,690 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties will involve:

• Ensuring compliance with fire safety standards.
• Preparation of estimates related to fire installations.
• Inspection of buildings to assess fire hazards and risks.
• Supervision of installation, repair, and maintenance of fire equipment in public buildings, hospitals, conference centers, and institutions.
• Conducting fire investigations and compiling reports.
• Supervision of staff working under him/her.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Senior Inspector (Fire Services) or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for at least three (3) years.
• Hold a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Possess a First Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
• Must have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.