Chief Superintending Fire Officer Job County Government of Kitui

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Requirements for Appointment

• 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;
• 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;
• Current Valid Annual Practicing Licence from the Engineers’ Registration Board of Kenya;
• Corporate membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Attended a Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• A valid First Aid Certificate from St. John’s Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of fire services programmes.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• 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; and
• Supervision of staff working under him/her.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

Please Note:

• The KCPSB 2 Employment form is available in the County Government website.
• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application. Details not obtained by closure of the advertisement will not be considered.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Short listed candidates shall be required to produce originals of their national identity card, academic certificates and transcripts.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.