Embu County Profile Embu County Government headed by H.E Governor Martin Wambora is one of the 47 counties in Kenya which came into operation after the March 4 2013 General Election. As an entity exercising constitutional authority, it is responsible for county legislation (outlined in article 185 of the Constitution of Kenya), executive functions (outlined in article 183), functions outlined in the fourth schedule of the constitution of Kenya, functions transferred from the national government through article 187 of the constitution of Kenya, functions agreed upon with other counties under article 189(2) of the constitution of Kenya, and establishment and staffing of a public service (under article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, controlling and coordinating mechanical engineering services design for government buildings and construction works.
• Maintenance for mechanical and fire services in government institutions.
• Checking and recommending for approval of engineering consultants designs.
• Evaluation, certifying and recommending fees submitted by consultants.
• Coordination of improvements of mechanical services of government buildings and installations.
• Supervision of all Architectural, Engineering and Quantity Surveying services in the County.
• Design and supervision of construction and maintenance of public buildings. civil and other public works.
• Responsible for research activities, administration and supervision of all staff working under him or her.

Requirements for Appointment

• A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other releva qualification from a recognized institution.
• Be registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya.
• Must have an experience of at least three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position in the public service.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and
• implementation of electrical services programmes.