Job Title: Assistant Manager Sewerage and Environment
Grade: EPZA 4
Ministry /Corporation:
Export Processing Zone – Authority
Directorate: Commercial
and Technical Services
Department: Water and
Sewerage
Section / Unit: Sewerage
and Environment
Location / Work station:
EPZA Headquarters, Viwanda Road
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Manager, Water
and Sewerage
Direct reports: Principal
Environment Officer
Indirect reports: Senior
Environment Officer
Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for the development, review and implementation of the relevant policies, strategies, programs and regulations of environmental and health laws as they pertain to ground water, soil, wastewater, sewerage, air, human health and industrial related facilities to support the Authority’s strategic objectives and enhance individual and Authority’s performance.
Key Responsibilities /
Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory
Responsibilities
- In
charge of implementation and enforcement of the Environmental Management
and Coordination Act, 1999; Public Health Act and Occupational Health and
Safety Act, 2007 (including other National, Regional and International
legal requirements) in public and private Export Processing Zones.
- In
charge of implementing and enforcing compliance with relevant legal
requirements and regulations (standard specifications) pertaining to
potable water, wastewater and air quality in addition to prevention of
environmental pollution
- Supervision
and training the staff working in areas related to waste, water quality,
environmental protection, conservation and public health management.
Operational
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Direct
the evaluation of environmental quality standard violations and the
development of pollution control strategies to attain compliance with
those standards.
- In
charge of management and control of wastes (that includes liquid, solid,
emissions of flue gasses and air particulate matters) in the Export
Processing Zones and enterprises.
- Authorizes
laboratory methods and analysis carried out by EPZA Laboratories in
liaison with other third party statutory or private accredited
laboratories in areas of wastewater, water, emissions, and health and food
analysis parameters.
- Liaise
with all relevant statutory, public and private agents in environmental,
water, forestry, occupational health safety, public health including
Government Ministries, State Corporations, and Municipalities among others
in matters on sustainable development, environmental and public health
quality management.
- Participate
in authorization of installations and handling of waste, wastewater
treatment, air emissions equipment and plants within the EPZ’s in liaison
with the investor, technology provider and relevant statutory lead
agencies.
- Directs
investigations and site inspections to determine environmental quality
impacts of proposed new sources of pollution, and proposed land use
activities.
- Gather
and assimilate technical information for the preparation of reports
assessing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of proposed
pollution control strategies and the Authority’s requirements.
- Attend
and conducts public hearings and meetings to discuss pollution and
environmental quality issues and licenses or permits applications.
- Direct
investigation and site inspections to determine environmental quality
impacts of proposed new sources of pollution, and proposed land use
including new and old development activities.
- Manages
the EPZA Wastewater Treatment System (Connections, Conveyance, Treatment
and Disposal of Effluent to the Natural Environment).
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility:
- Development of Budgets for
Sewerage and Environment section
- Payments
of statutory payments to NEMA, WRMA and other government Agencies
- Recommend
payment for procurements and casual labour
Responsibility for
Physical Assets
Responsible for physical
assets assigned by the institution;
Decision Making:
Make decisions using
standard operating procedures
Working conditions:
Work predominantly outside
the office
Job Competencies
(Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Masters
Degree in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Health or
relevant degree from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors
degree in physical sciences, Biological Sciences, Resource management,
Sanitary Sciences, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Waste
Water Management or any other relevant degree from a recognized Institution
Professional
Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Registered
Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit lead Expert by a national
environmental protection Agency e.g. NEMA;
- Membership
to Environmental Management Institute of Kenya ;
- Attended
Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized
Institution;
- Certificate
in Computer Proficiency and
- Meets
the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Previous relevant work
experience required.
Have nine (9) Years
relevant experience with three (3) years as a Principal Environmental Officer
or equivalent position in the Public Service or reputable organization;
Functional Skills:
a) Knowledge of state
pollution control regulations.
b) Principles and practices of physical or
biological
sciences, sanitary science, environmental
health.
c) Operation and design of pollution
control sources and
pollution control equipment
d) Operation and design of water and
wastewater
treatment plants and their operation units.
e) Method and techniques of collecting and
analyzing
data.
f) Field &laboratory research methods
in determining
general water, wastewater, air,
environmental
and/or natural resource conditions.
g) Computer literacy
h) Analytical skills
i) Report writing skills
Behavioral
Competencies/Attributes:
a) Leadership skills
b) Interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Suitably qualified
candidates should apply in confidence clearly indicating the job Reference
Number on the Job Application form. The Job Application form can be
downloaded by Clicking Here
Candidates should
also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional
certificates, testimonials, and national identity card
The applications should be
sent to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com addressed
to:
Ag.Chief Executive Officer,
Export
Processing Zones Authority,
Administration
Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River,
P.O
Box 50563-00200, NAIROBI.
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Additional requirement
Successful candidates will
be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution by
providing originals of
the following documents:
1. Police Clearance
Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2.
Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3.
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4.
Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5.
Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
All applications should be
sent online in PDF format to be received not later than Monday,2nd January 2023,Mid
Night East Africa Time.
Export Processing Zones
Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender
equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Please
note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
