Vihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province
REF. NO. 05. ENVIRONMENT OFFICER I IN CHARGE OF COMPLIANCE
JOB GROUP “J”
Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Contract
Salary and allowances: as per the Salary and Remuneration Commission guidelines
Duties and responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities at this level shall entail: –
- Participating in the implementation of the county’s environmental policies, plans, projects, programs and activities in line with the departmental core mandate, mission and vision;
- Creating public awareness on environmental issues of the county through programs such as public Barazas, public service week, ASK shows, stakeholder meetings, environmental days and other exhibitions;
- Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management activities in the county;
- Liaising with NGOs in coordinating community environmental activities at the implementation sites in the county;
- Documenting and promoting best environmental practices in the county; and
- Supervising garbage collections and cleaning in urban, sub-urban and market centers in the county and ensuring safe disposal of the solid and liquid waste.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –
- Served in the grade of Environment Officer II or a comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Environmental Sciences/Studies, Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Sciences, Waste Management, Forestry, Geology, Hydrology, Geo-Information science, Chemistry, Biology; or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
- Post Graduate qualification in Environmental Management field, EIA or its equivalent;
- A certificate in computer application; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Method of Application
The applicants should download the application for Employment form “VCPSB/APP.01A-2018” on the official County Website, complete it and submit to the undersigned on or before Tuesday 4th August, 2020 at 5pm.
THE SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD,
P.O. BOX 880-50300
MARAGOLI
QUEENS ARCADE BUILDING MBALE TOWN
ALONG KISUMU KAKAMEGA ROAD
PLEASE NOTE
- Attach your ID card , Academic, Professional or any other documents to the application form
- County Government of Vihiga is an equal opportunity employer and encourages People Living with Disabilities, Youth and Women to apply.
- County Public Service Board does not charge any recruitment fee whatsoever. Do Not Pay Money to Fraudsters because Our services are absolutely free
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
- Those with certificates from foreign institutions must have them certified by the relevant authority.
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