Surveyor Land
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: JOSEPH KARANI MUNYI
Profession: SURVEYOR
Address: P. O BOX 728- 60100, EMBU
Mobile Phone No: +254*********
Email Address: **********@*****.***
Nationality: KENYAN
Date of Birth: 23 /02/1992
Date
Certificate
Institution
September, 2018 – To date
Masters in GIS & Remote Sensing
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
August, 2011 – December, 2015
Bachelors in Geomatics Engineering & Geospatial Information Systems.
EDUCATION
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFFESSIONAL BODIES
Date
Membership
Body
March, 2017
Graduate Member (2127)
ISK
January, 2021 – To date
Full Member
Countries of Work Experience: Kenya.
Languages
Language
Proficiency
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Swahili
Good
Excellent
Good
English
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Kiembu
Excellent
Good
Average
Date
Employer
Position
July, 2020 – To date
Embu County Government
Land Surveyor
Duties
1.Carrying out large area cadastral, geodetic and mapping control surveys, gravity and magnetic control observations.
2.Supervising small and medium area cadastral, adjudication, small, medium and high density topographical, sub division schemes, photo control, site and general engineering survey.
3.Carrying out preliminary quality control of topographical, engineering, cadastral, adjudication and general boundary surveys.
July, 2016 – December, 2019
Spatial Milestone (K) Ltd.,
P.O BOX 196- 60100,
EMBU.
Mugo and Gatungo Building,
First Floor Room. 10C.
Senior Surveyor
Duties
1.Preparation of work plans and budgets for the surveying activities.
2.Assigning roles to other surveyors and support staff.
3.Carrying out checks of data from the field.
4.Data and survey reports compilation.
5.Preparation of survey plans and forwarding to the relevant authorities for approvals.
6.Assisting the lead physical planner in preparation of subdivision scheme plans.
7.Preparation and delivering of tender documents on behalf of the company.
8.Conducting training to fellow workmates
April, 2016 – June, 2016
Rwathia Distributors Ltd, Kiewa Group Ltd & Viatech Services Ltd
Surveyor
Duties
1.Carrying out power line surveying
2.Customer geo-referencing and documentation.
3.Generating customer list.
4.Pole position pegging.
Achievements
1.Completion of 40 schemes covering Borabu Constituency.
February, 2015 – May, 2015
Kenya Forestry –Eastern Conservancy
Volunteer Attaché
Duties
1.Data collection using the Garmin etrex (20 and 30 Series) hand held GPS receivers.
2.Training the foresters on GNSS technology and introduction to Open Source Software platform.
Achievements
Mapping of Njukiri Forest Eco-Tourism sites ( Camp Ndunda)
January, 2014 –May, 2014
March, 2013 – June, 2013
Embu District Survey Office
P.O Box: 150-60100,
Embu.
Email: ******************@*****.***
Industrial Attachment
Duties
1.Preliminary checking of mutation forms.
2.Assisting in resolution of boundary disputes.
3.Assisting in fixed and general boundary survey.
Achievements
Cadastral survey of Embu University and the Kenya School of Government, Embu.
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN THAT BEST ILLUSTRATE CAPABILITY TO HANDLE TASKS ASSIGNED.
Name of project:
Planning, Survey and Regularization of Kiunga Township in Lamu East Sub- County (Phase Two)
Year
April -July 2020
Location
Kiunga - Lamu County
Client
County Government of Lamu
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
-Stakeholder sensitization, identification of beneficiaries, dispute resolution and project supervision.
-Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Surveying and beaconing of plots as per the Approved Kiunga Development Plan No. 10 of 2013.
-Compiling the resulting survey data, field notes, computations, survey plans, list of beneficiaries and submitting them to the relevant authorities for approvals.
-Following up on preparation and approval of Deed Plans, RIMs in liaison with County Government officers.
Name of project:
Planning, Survey and Regularization of Kiangwe village and Farms in Lamu East Sub- County
Year
April - July 2020
Location
Kiangwe - Lamu County
Client
County Government of Lamu
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
- Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Picking of the existing structures and Land Use.
-Delineation of the Planning area.
- Beaconing of the plots and preparation of maps.
-Compiling the resulting survey data, field notes, computations, survey plans, list of beneficiaries and submitting them to the relevant authorities for approvals.
-Following up on preparation and approval of Deed Plans, RIMs in liaison with County Government officers.
Name of project:
Topographical Survey of Kangaru Girls’ School
Year
February - 2020
Location
Kangaru - Embu County.
Client
Kangaru Girls’ School.
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
Detailed Topographical Survey for preparation of a Land Use Plan.
Activities performed
- Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Detailed data picking using the Leica TC 1201+ Total Station.
-Generation of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM).
-Modelling of the contours and generation of spot heights.
-Preparation of a Land Use Plan map or the School.
Name of project:
Topographical Survey of Gitoro Eco-Tourism
Year
September, 2018
Location
Meru County –Kenya.
Client
Kenya Forest Service.
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
Detailed Topographical Survey.
Activities performed
- Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Detailed data picking using the Leica TC 1201+ Total Station.
-Generation of a Digital Elevation Model (DEM).
-Modelling of the contours and generation of spot heights.
-Production of both soft and hard copy maps.
Name of the assignment
Preparation of Church Layout/ Land use plan on Land Registration No. Mbeere/Mbita/1409.
Year
2018
Client
ACK Good Samaritan Nyangwa
Position held
Physical Planner
Activities performed
-Carried out responsibilities were collection of data both secondary and primary necessary for preparation of Planning brief, analyses of the data and preparation of a digital map.
Name of project:
Survey and Regularization of Kiunga Township in Lamu East Sub- County (Phase one)
Year
June -July 2017
Location
Kiunga - Lamu County
Client
County Government of Lamu
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
-Stakeholder sensitization, identification of beneficiaries, dispute resolution and project supervision.
-Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Surveying and beaconing of plots as per the Approved Kiunga Development Plan No. 10 of 2013.
-Compiling the resulting survey data, field notes, computations, survey plans, list of beneficiaries and submitting them to the relevant authorities for approvals.
-Following up on preparation and approval of Deed Plans, RIMs in liaison with County Government officers.
Name of project:
Survey and Regularization of Ishakani in Lamu East Sub- County.
Year
June -July 2017
Location
Ishakani - Lamu County
Client
County Government of Lamu
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
-Stakeholder sensitization, identification of beneficiaries, dispute resolution and project supervision.
-Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Surveying and beaconing of plots as per the Approved Kiunga Development Plan No. 10 of 2013.
-Compiling the resulting survey data, field notes, computations, survey plans, list of beneficiaries and submitting them to the relevant authorities for approvals.
-Following up on preparation and approval of Deed Plans, RIMs in liaison with County Government officers.
Name of project:
Survey and Regularization of Witu Township in Lamu County
Year
June -July 2017
Location
Witu - Lamu County
Client
County Government of Lamu
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
-Stakeholder sensitization, identification of beneficiaries, dispute resolution and project supervision.
-Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Surveying and beaconing of plots as per the Approved Kiunga Development Plan No. 10 of 2013.
-Compiling the resulting survey data, field notes, computations, survey plans, list of beneficiaries and submitting them to the relevant authorities for approvals.
-Following up on preparation and approval of Deed Plans, RIMs in liaison with County Government officers.
Name of project:
Abstraction Survey of Madogo Sub catchment
Year
March 2016
Location
Madogo – Tana River and Garissa County
Client
Water Resource Authority
Positions held
GIS Data Analyst
Main Project Features
-Collection of Geographic data on boreholes, shallow wells, sand dams, storage tanks, effluents, water pumps using GNSS receivers.
-Filling questionnaires on the type of abstraction method.
-Geotagging the points coordinates with the respective pictures.
-Analysis and preparation of thematic maps.
-Report writing and findings submission.
Name of project:
Survey of Nakabosan Settlement Scheme – Lokichar Turkana County.
Year
August 2016
Location
Lokichar - Turkana County
Client
County Government of Turkana
Positions held
Surveyor
Main Project Features
-Undertaking survey data search of all existing survey control points in and around the project area.
-Surveying and beaconing of plots as per the Approved Nakabosan Plan.
-Compiling the resulting survey data, field notes, computations and survey plan.
Certificates of participation
1.Google Development.
2.Peer Counselling.
3.Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Swimming Gala.
Assessment of personal skills
1.Team player- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
2.Proficiency- Love for computer Technology and its relations on digital platforms.
3.Willingness to learn and develop expertise in new areas.
4.Comfortability working within a rapidly evolving context and delivering results on time.
5.Good communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.
Digital skills
Proficient in computer applications (packages)
Proficient in GIS and CAD Software (Arc GIS Suite, Open Geo Suite –Geoserver, Geo explorer, Post Gis, Global Mapper, Google Earth, Map source, DNRGPS, Leica Geo-office, AutoCAD, LISCAD.
REFEREES:
1.Dr Arthur Sichangi,
Director Institute of Geomatic, GIS & Remote Sensing, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Contact: 079*******
Email: **************@*****.***
2.Planner Stephen Ngari,
Registered and Practicing Physical Planner/ NEMA Lead Expert Registration No. 8105,
Contact: 072*******
Email: **************@*****.***
3.Cyrus Musyoka,
Director Geoinformatics – Embu County Government
Contact: 072*******
Email: ************@*****.***
Certification
I, Joseph Karani Munyi, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief that this CV correctly describes myself, my qualifications, and my experience.
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