Chief Superintending Fire Officer

The role of the Chief Superintending Fire Officer is permanent and pensionable, operating within the Kitui County Government. This is a senior technical and administrative position responsible for overseeing all fire services and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards across government operations and public buildings within the County.

Salary Scale: Ksh. 90,200 x 3,220 – 93,420 x 4,520 – 97,940 x 4,920 – 102,860 x 5,070 – 107,930 x 5,300 – 113,230 x 5,560 – 118,790 x 5,840 – 124,630 p.m.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Superintending Fire Officer will be responsible for:

• Coordination of Designs of Fire Services/Systems in Government Buildings and Construction Works.
• Enforcement of fire safety standards.
• Coordination of public sensitization, training and awareness programmes.
• Overseeing fire investigations.
• Inspection and Certification of Public Buildings for fire safety compliance.
• Advice on provision of adequate means of escape, firefighting, fire alarm, fire detection systems and other general fire precautions.
• Planning and budgeting for resources for disaster management.
• Monitoring the compliance of fire safety standards and identification of training needs and making recommendations.
• Supervision of staff working under him/her.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a citizen of Kenya.
• Served in the grade of Senior Superintending Fire Officer or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least three (3) years.
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Electrical/ Mechanical/Chemical/ Mechatronics Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Possess a Current Valid Annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya.
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK).
• Must have attended a Project Development and Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Must have attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Must have attended a Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Possess a valid First Aid Certificate from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of fire services programmes.