Chief Geologist (Energy) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

V/No. 261/2020
Salary Scale: Ksh. 133,870 – Ksh. 197,800 p.m. (CSG 5)
House Allowance: Ksh.48, 000 – 60,000p.m (Depending on duty station)
Commuter Allowance: Ksh.20, 000p.m
Leave Allowance: As existing in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided by the government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Local Agreement

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years and currently in the grade of Chief Superintending Geologist, CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant
• position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science or equivalent
• qualification from a recognized institution;
• a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Physics, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-Science, Environmental Geology or its
• equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
•  be registered by the Geologists Registration Board of Kenya and be a member of the Geological Society of Kenya;
• demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results; and
• a clear understanding of the role of geo-energy section in national development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• formulating and reviewing of policies, laws, regulations, standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector
• developing a master plan and strategies for development of geo-energy sector
• reviewing and approving proposals and reports in geo-energy sector;
• planning and budgeting for geo-energy functions;
• initiating negotiations for bilateral agreements related to geo-energy resources
• initiating engagements for public private partnerships in geo-energy sector;
• participating in national, regional and global conferences and conventions related in geo-energy sector;
• domesticating provisions of treaties and conventions related to geo-energy sector;
• reviewing and approving contract specifications for geo-energy resources;
• liaising with relevant environmental agencies for approval of environmental and social impact assessment reports related to geo-energy sector projects;
• implementing performance management system and evaluating its impact on service delivery;
• providing technical advice to Government agencies and the public on matters relating to geo-energy resources; and
• ensuring prudent management of financial and non-financial resources