VACANCY NOTICE – Assistant Engineer, Water Services Department

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 Assistant Engineer at the Water Services Department.

The Assistant Engineer works under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer of the Water Services Department. This position represents the interests of the Department through interactions with the Public Works Department Engineering Division, engineering consultants, project related contractors, other utility companies, government Ministries and stakeholders. This position is responsible for asset management, coordinating and monitoring of capital projects, performing periodic plan reviews, collection and evaluation data regarding the water distribution system, project management and prepares and delivers public presentations amongst other duties.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geology.

Minimum two (2) years worked in a water utility company or in operations and maintenance

Demonstrates capability of developing and implementing solutions towards the improvement of pump mechanisms reliability and efficiency

Knowledge & Skills:

In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills:

Skills in engineering design, analysis, and calculations

Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in water distributions systems.

Knowledge of asset management, condition assessment and evaluation studies

Knowledge of pump design and troubleshooting

Skills in project management, general understanding of contracts and the ability to interpret construction contracts and specifications.

Use of CAD system to design and specify projects.

Time management, organization and the ability to work to deadlines.
Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills essential for coordinating with staff and other stakeholders.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments/ministries, service providers and the public.

Ability to organize data collection activities, analyze technical information and identify solutions.

A valid driver’s license.

Salary: K33-K41 ($59,340 – $83,292)

Applications must be accompanied by: 

∙         Letter of Application

∙         Curriculum Vitae

∙         Police Record

∙         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. KKitts

or emailed to darryll.lloyd@gov.kn

The deadline for receipt of applications is 14th August, 2024.