VACANCY NOTICE – CHIEF ENGINEER

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 at the Water Services Department. 

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

         Two (2) Letters of Recommendation 

         Official academic certificates, transcripts, and other relevant documents (certified   copies)

         Two (2) references with telephone and e-mail addresses

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 March 18th, 2024.

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