Civil Engineer Job at Civil Aviation Authority in Uganda

Job Title: Chief Civil Engineer

JOB REF : CAA/ADV/EXT/02/2013
POST : CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER
REPORTS TO : Manager Aerodrome Maintenance
SALARY LEVEL : 12
VACANCIES : 01
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure that all engineering civil works are carried out efficiently and effectively and ensure that the Airport is in a state of good maintenance and repair so that the promised level of service can be delivered to users
EDUCATION
A good Bachelor of Science Engineering (Civil) degree. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
7 years relevant working experience 3 of which should have been at managerial level.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
 Must be a member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers and registered with the Engineer’s Registration Board.
 Must have proven managerial skills.
 Must be computer literate.
 Must have knowledge of relevant ICAO SARPs.
 Must have working knowledge of computerised engineering designs.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1.
Input into Strategic Planning
1. Participates in the development of input into the business plan, budgets and reviews
2. Prepares input in the development of the Aerodrome Maintenance (AM) strategic milestones
3. Participates in the implementation of departmental operational plans for the AM
2.
Aerodrome Maintenance Processes
1. Participates in developing and implementing a comprehensive planned maintenance systems that ensures maximum availability of adequate and efficient civil infrastructure at the airports
2. Ensures a comprehensive response and repair time programme that maximises infrastructure availability
3. Be sensitive to airport security issues and understand the role and contribution of equipment under AM’s control
4. Ensures accurate the evaluation of current state and future requirements of infrastructure
at the Airport and prepares in put into reports for submission to the Chief Civil Engineer in terms of adequacy, condition and lifespan.
5. Participates in determining renovation/rehabilitation requirements for existing facilities
6. Maintains Aerodrome civil works in a good state of repair and maintenance
7. Prepares civil engineering designs and checks as per requirements and ensures that designs meet international standards and comply with the Local Council requirements
8. Leads installations, maintenance works and repairs
9. Ensures that work specifications and programmes are followed in accordance with established standards and quality work is done.
10. Prepares input into Project Progress Reports and monthly progress reports to ensure project milestones are being achieved.
11. Monitors actual costs against expenditure on an ongoing basis and reports accordingly
12. Prepares bills of quantities, specifications, drawings and other tender documents depending on the method of procurement to be used
13. Participates in the tender process and answers queries and facilitates inspections by tenderers
14. Liaises with departments where works are being carried out to facilitate work b contractors
15. Supervises the work done by contractors to ensure quality, duration and approved standards
16. Prepares certificate of payment (for approval by the Chief Civil Engineer) for contractors after evaluating and confirming that the work meets all the conditions of the contract
17. Participates in the evaluation of civil engineering plans to ensure that they meet and comply with ICAO regulations especially Annex 14
18. Provides civil engineering services at Upcountry Airports /airfields as required
19. Offers these same services to Upcountry Airports Manager
20. Ensures that buildings are maintained in a good state of repair and maintenance
21. Ensures proper maintenance of all movement areas such as access roads, car parks, compounds, taxi ways are well maintained and there are no potholes, no cracks and no open manholes, and grounds are all well maintained and neat.
22. Maintains adequate stocks of spares to carry out required maintenance without creating a major liability financially
23. Ensures proper maintenance of all equipment and tools and ensures that they are accounted for
24. Ensures accurate and up to date maintenance of records and information in the department
25. Ensures the existence and implementation of SAFETY regulations for personnel & equipment in accordance with the British Standard Codes of practice and the recommended ICAO practices and regulations on SAFETY
3.
Human Resources Management
 Participates in the attraction, retention, motivation and development of staff that are dedicated to outstanding performance in the department.
 Advises management on the Departments manpower requirements and ensures staff development within the Department
 Implements performance management. on own staff in the department
 Ensures that all regulations are followed in all civil engineering works carried out by staff
 Conducts and ensures adequate training for civil engineering staff internally and/or using outside resource personnel as appropriate


HOW TO APPLY:-
Hand-written applications with detailed CV and copies of academic certificates and transcripts with the Job reference number clearly marked at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be sent to the address below, before close of business on 6th June, 2013 at 5:00p.m.
The previous applicants for position No.11 who applied in 2011 may re-apply if still interested.
THE DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY (HEAD OFFICE)
P .O. BOX 5536
KAMPALA
Applicants, who will not have heard from us by 6th September, 2013 should regard their applications unsuccessful
 Quantifies the capability gaps in terms of skills and competencies and implement programs to close the capability gap through on the job training and development programmes


Deadline:06/06/2013