Senior Land Surveyor

Ref No: NHC/66/2024

NHC Job Grade: 6

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:

1. Directing and coordinating administrative and technical operations of the land survey section;
2. Supervising and coordinating staff working under him/her;
3. Preparing documentation to facilitate acquisition of land for project development;
4. Undertaking cadastral and sectional property surveys to facilitate acquisition of ownership documents for the completed units;
5. Carrying out Engineering surveys to inform designs and implementation of housing and infrastructure projects;
6. Undertaking re-establishment of land boundary beacons to facilitate implementation of projects;
7. Carrying out necessary surveys and prepare documentation to assist in resolution of land boundary disputes affecting NHC properties;
8. Keeping custody of survey equipment and ensure they are calibrated to required standards; and
9. Keeping custody of survey records including maps, beacon certificates and reports of legal descriptions of surveys;
10. Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to time;

Person Specification:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

1. At least four (4) years relevant work experience;
2. Bachelors Degree in Land Survey, Geo-spatial Engineering, Geomatic Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Graduate Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (I.S.K) or any other recognized professional body in good standing;
4. Registered by the Land Surveyors Board (L.S.B) of Kenya as Approved Assistant Surveyor;
5. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer applications; and
7. Fulfills the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Interpersonal skills;
2. Communication skills;
3. Ability to work independently and in a team;
4. Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
5. Ability to meet deadlines;
6. Ability to supervise others;
7. Problem solving skills;
8. Analytical skills;
9. Customer focus;
10. Decision making skills;
11. Report/Minute writing skills;