REF: TUR/CPSB/015/2022/2023:DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT, JOB GROUP “R”, POSITION: ONE (1)
The County Director Environment will be responsible to the County Chief Officer in interpretation and implementation of existing environment laws, rules and regulations and any other related laws that may be enacted to guide environment function.
Duties and responsibilities
Supervise programmes, control and coordinate functions in the environment section and handle administrative, human resource and asset management issues in the section;
Develop, implement and evaluate relevant divisional structures, plans, programmes and projects in the environment sector in the county;
Oversee preparation of annual work plans and financial budget and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignment, setting priorities and directing the work of subordinate employees;
Formulation of policies, procedures, plans and evaluation & enforcement of the environmental laws and regulations;
Coordinate aspect of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health and conservation;
Manage environmental process within the county operations to ensure proper waste management and minimization systems in accordance with county government waste management policy and public health Act;
Establish monitoring and evaluation systems for environment action goals;
Develop and conduct programs to manage county resource with regards to the environment;
Implement policies and regulations related to environment in the county.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirement for appointment
For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: –
Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Environment for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Resource Conservation, Environmental Engineering, BioSystem Engineering, Environmental Waste Management, Disaster Management, Geography, Environmental Health, Public Health or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Resource Conservation, Environmental Engineering, BioSystem Engineering, Environmental Waste Management, Disaster Management, Geography, Environmental Health, Public Health or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the environment function.
Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)
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Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR
Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 7th July, 2023 by 5.00pm (East African Time).
.Important information to all candidates;N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply
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