Job Description
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER, JG “N” (1 POST)
Duties and responsibilities
Coordination of County Environment Committee;
Secretary to County Environment Committee;
Conducting environmental inspections;
Creating public awareness on Environmental issues through environmental education and
mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management;
In charge of Environmental planning at County level;
In charge of identification, rehabilitation and monitoring of degraded sites at the county
level;
Monitoring and evaluating Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programmes
and setting up of Regional Centers of Excellences (RCEs);
Coordinating lead agencies involved in conservation and management of environment
within the area of jurisdiction;
Inventory and mapping of pollution sources within the County;
Documenting and promoting best environmental practices;
Assisting lead agencies in planning environmental training in the County;
Coordinating preparation of County State of Environment;
Coordinating preparation and implementation of County Environmental Action Plans;
Assisting in prosecution of environmental offenders within the area of Jurisdiction;
Creating and updating environmental data base; collecting and collating information for
development of integrated management plans; compiling progress reports; implementing
relevant multi-lateral environmental agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects;
liaising with lead agencies, NGOs and the public in environmental management of
terrestrial ecosystems;
Supervising, guiding, developing and training staff working under him/her
Coordinate monitoring of the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis;
Implementing programmes to address climate change, air quality and desertification; and
Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and Environmental
degradation.
Requirements for appointment
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following field; Environmental Management, Chemistry,
Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies,
Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development or any
other relevant field from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
A minimum period of three (3) years relevant work experience
Proficiency in Computer Applications
Registered with the professional body
Good Communication skills
Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results; and
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
Terms of Service:
3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
Salary as prescribed by SRC.