Chief Geologist at The County Government of West Pokot

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving business demands
•  Building and maintaining GIS databases and utilizing the GIS software to analyze the
• spatial and non-spatial information in the databases.  Overseeing the planning and coordination of GIS activities to meet the outlined goals
•  Developing and managing control quality standards for system application
•  Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product
•  Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
•  Supporting and participating in the designing and development of the geospatial database
•  Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
•  Staying up to date or abreast with the latest developments in the GIS field
•  Giving support in the development of a work plan for complex projects
•  Efficiently managing geospatial database and developing effective maps and aerial photography.

Requirements for Appointment

•  A Bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as Computer Science, Geography, or Engineering.
•  High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases
•  Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with departmental staff and the management
•  Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools
•  Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and also analyze information
•  Several years of proven work experience either professionally or through an internship