Pursuant to Article 235(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 59(1)(b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; the County Public Service Board of Busia invites applications from suitable and qualified persons to fill vacant positions in the County Government on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service as follows:
Deputy Director Environment, Job Group ‘Q’ One
(1) Post, Advert No. CPSB/48/2023
Duties and responsibilities
Formulating policies and
plans for natural resources management
Coordinating all aspects
of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health and
Evaluating and verifying
employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work
Overseeing preparation of
annual work plans and financial budgets and coordinating activities by
scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of
subordinate
Supervising programs,
controlling and coordinating functions;
Formulating, developing
and implementing environment policies, legislation, strategies and action plans
for natural resources management
Organizing and
participating in environment and natural forestry meetings
Conducting advocacy, image
building and publicity campaigns on environment and forestry
Assisting in formulating
policies, procedures, plans for existing and new natural resources management
programs and ensure the evaluation and enforcement of environmental laws and
Implementing and
evaluating relevant divisional structures, plans, programs and projects in the
environmental
Developing, implementing
and evaluating the divisions strategic plans, programs and projects in
collaboration with other departments and stakeholders
Monitoring the
implementation of projects according to work plans to ensure quality assurance
and
Developing appropriate
County departmental policies, legal and institutional frame works for
implementation of the mandate of the
Qualifications
For appointment to this position, the officer Must: –
Have served in a position
of Assistant Director Environmental and Natural resources, or in a comparable
and relevant position in the Public Service for at least 3 years
Have a Bachelor’s degree
in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science and Management,
Aquatic Science, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife Management,
Environmental Economics, Environmental Biology, Conservation, Range Science,
Tourism, Geospatial Information and Remote Sensing, Biodiversity System
Engineering, Water Resource Management and any other equivalent course from any
recognized
Master’s degree in any of
the following disciplines; Environmental Economics, Natural Resources
Management, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Education, Zoology, Health,
Chemistry, Agriculture, Plant and Water Management and any other related field
from a recognized institution will be an added
Be a member of a
professional body and in good standing (Lead expert in EIA/EA) with NEMA,
Member of Environmental Institute of Kenya (EIK).
Certificate in Strategic
Leadership Development Program lasting a minimum of six (6) weeks from or its
equivalent a recognized institution;
Have certificate in
computer applications from a recognized institution
Have demonstrated a
general managerial, administrative and professional competence in work
performance
Mandatory Additional requirements
All applicants are expected to attach copies of the following
documents:
KRA Tax compliance
certificate
Clearance from HELB
Clearance from the Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Certificate of Good
Conduct
CRB clearance certificate
How to apply
All applicants should submit their application letter together
with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and
telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates, testimonials,
national identity card and any other supporting documents to the County
Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before Wednesday
31st May, 2023 at 5.00 p.m.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO, County Public Service
Board, County Government of Busia,
P.O Box 1103- 50400,
Busia.
The County Government of Busia is an equal
opportunity employer, women, youth, and people living with disability are
encouraged to apply.
ALL FORMS OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO
AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
