About US:
The Public Service Commission was established under the provisions of Article 165(1) of the 1995 Constitution. The Public Service Commission has a mission “To provide Government with employees of the right caliber, in right numbers, placed in the right jobs at the right time.”

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Providing the necessary technical, managerial and administrative guidance and support to the Department of Public Structures and Government in general in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering and related matters;
Deputizing the Assistant Commissioner, Civil/Structural Engineering.
The jobholder will be producing structural engineering designs for Government buildings construction projects that are not being handled by consultants;
Conducting structural integrity assessment public structures, investigate building construction related accidents and preparing technical assessment reports to ensure safety.
In charge of checking and verify civil/structural engineering designs and technical reports on Government building construction projects prepared by consultants;
In charge of checking and certifying consultants’ fee notes, contractors’ payment certificates and project final accounts on Government building construction projects;
Supervising and monitoring construction works on Government building construction projects undertaken by contractors;
Providing technical advice on structural/civil engineering matters to other Government departments, parastatals, non-governmental organizations and the general public;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should be Ugandans holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management or any related field from a recognized University/Institution.
The applicant should be registered with the Engineers Professional Institution and Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB);
A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant working experience dealing with civil/structural engineering design and construction supervision, three (3) of which must have been served at the level of a Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization, or its equivalent;
Age: Above 28 years

Personal Competencies: Public Sector Management, Results orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting, innovation concern for quality, standards technical, Interpersonal skills, ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills, Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, team building, conflict management, policy development, change management, Research and report writing project management and technical skills.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.

Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External Advert. No. 1/2016” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews and their names will be shown on the PSC website and on the PSC noticeboard.

Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.

Deadline: 15th April, 2016