Wednesday 14 March 2012

Senior Transport Officer Job Vacancy at Public Service Commission

Job Title : SENIOR TRANSPORT OFFICER (1 VACANCY) - MINISTRY OF WORKS AND TRANSPORT
WATER AND RAIL TRANSPORT REGULATION
REF: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. 12
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE U3
AGE : 25 YEARS AND ABOVE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Economics or Law or Business Administration or Social Sciences or equivalent in Maritime from a recognized University/Institution.
Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Management is an added advantage.
Applicants should have three (3) years working experience in the field of water/maritime Transport in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization;
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible to the Principal Transport Officer Water and Rail for performing the following duties:-
? Carry out inspection of landing sites/waterways and railway infrastructure to ensure safety.
? Carry out public sensitization programmes about safety and discipline in water and rail transport.
? Participating in drafting and review of Water and Rail transport laws.
? Carrying out inspection of landing sites and railway infrastructure to ensure safety.
? Participating in the inspection and licensing of vessels to ensure safety in liaison with the Principal Licensing Officer.
? Investigating Marine Transport accidents causes and advises on mitigation.
? Any other duties assigned as may be assigned from time to time.
How To Apply;

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 13th April, 2012
The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable. The advertisement can also be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website on www.psc.go.ug.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Serving Officers will not be considered for Entry Level Posts in Scale U4, where applicable.
Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two Posts.
Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs.
Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance a copy of the application directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission to carry out preliminary work on the applications. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.