Environment Officer I in Charge of Waste Management at Vihiga County Public Service Board

REF. NO. 07. ENVIRONMENT OFFICER I IN CHARGE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT

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.