Environment Officer at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities.

• Coordinating all aspects of pollution control, solid and liquid waste management, recycling, composting, environmental health and conservation within Kiambu county;
• Implementation of environmental policies and practices at the sub county level;
• Supervise collection of solid waste and minimization practices in accordance with County Government Waste Management Policy and Public Health Act;
• Coordinating operations related to environmental management at the sub – counties;
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and legislation;
• Facilitation of Departmental objectives completion by providing clear and continuous direction to the staff;
• Monitor noise levels of noise and issuing of Noise and Demolition permits;
• Working with youth groups and private garbage collection to enhance cleanliness of urban areas within the sub counties;
• Implementation of environmental policies and practices within the subcounty; 
• Promote community participation and facilitate community understanding on environment activities within the sub-county; 
• Issuing of Noise License and noise regulation within the sub-county

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Science, Environmental Health, or any other related field with bias in solid waste management.
• Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit from a recognized institution;
• Minimum relevant work experience of three (3) years;
• Computer literate, 
• knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. EMCA, and Public Health Acts)
• Knowledge of professional standards (e.g. Environmental Impact Assessment, Noise and Air Quality Control).
• Fulfills the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution