CGoK
County Government of Kirinyaga
Weight & Measures Officer- (Re-advertisement) at County Government of Kirinyaga
Nairobi, NairobiKenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director Trade, the Holder will carry out the following duties and responsibilities: –
Supervising and coordinating verification activities at stamping stations;
Testing automatic weighing machines, bulk weighs and totalizing machines, bulk meters at oil deport ;
Carrying out verification of weigh and measuring equipment used by local authorities and other government institutions to ensure accuracy ;
Maintaining records of seized and forfeited goods;
Instituting criminal proceeding in court;
Advising on the needs for tools and verification materials;
Carry out research in specific areas of legal metrology and consumer protection.
The officer will also be required to test samples for research analysis, and articles submitted by stakeholders ;
Conducting inspection and investigation on mis-descriptions of goods, services facilities and on the use of weighing and measuring equipment for trade;
Coordinating on-job training for in-service trainees, mentoring, guiding and counselling of staff working under him/her.
Job Requirements
For appointment for this grade, an officer must have:
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Instrumentation, engineering (mechanical/Electric/Electronics) Micro-processors, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master's degree in in the above will be an added advantage.
Certificate in measurement studies or it equivalent from a recognized institution;
Demonstrate professional competence in administration of weights and measures activities;
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.