Job Title: DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE OFFICER (4 VACANCIES)
REF. DSC 15/70/02
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 7
AGE: 25YEARS AND ABOVE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant posts
in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the third phase of the recruitment exercise.
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) and one
summary form to the Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala to be
received not later than 7th May 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 as well as the application forms can also
be accessed from the Public Service Commission website on www.psc.go.ug or KCCA
website on www.kcca.go.ug for the advertisement only.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified
against the vacancy. Each Application and Summary form should bear the words on the first page of the form Applicants are allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts only. Applicants should attach
three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, testimonials and up-to-date CV, plus
four recent certified passport size photographs attached to the application and summary form.
Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the
selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or
Water Engineering or any other related course from a recognized university/awarding institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years relevant working experience gained at the officer
level in Government or equivalent level of working experience with a reputable construction
organization.
He/she should have the following Key competences: Ability to work as part of a team and to
develop subordinates; excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills; ability
to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks;
high level of integrity, and ability to work extended hours.
DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Supervisor Drainage Maintenance for performing the
following duties:-
Investigating and identifying illegal structures and discharges within the city’s storm water infrastructure and liaise with relevant entities to eliminate these defects.
Coordinating with NWSC officers to identify and eliminate health concerns in relation to drainage and sewerage systems
Performing routine inspection and ensuring functionality of the city’s storm water infrastructure especially in relation to hydraulic capacity and water quality standards.
Performing inspection of construction sites and ensuring compliance with site’s approved drainage plans and permits.
Coordinating and enforcing city and environmental regulations and codes in relation to storm water quality standards.
Providing departmental support in creating and implementing education programs in relation to storm water management.
Providing staff assistance to drainage manager by preparing various reports and
communications
Responding to public complaints and concerns and determining appropriate courses of action.
Supervising field drainage teams to ensure proper cleaning and maintenance of the city’s storm water infrastructure.
Supervising of drainage improvement contracts.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
