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.
