Forest Ranger at Baringo County Government

Job Details/Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Protecting threatened and endangered fauna and flora.
• Preserving public amenities such as roads, campgrounds, and trails.
• Assisting in preparing fire lines, and performing fire detection through ground patrol or tower staffing.
• Collecting tree seeds, and lifting and planting tree seedlings.
• Educating and informing the public and private forest owners on forestry and environmental matters.
• Maintaining forest inventory by tree marking.
• Maintaining vehicles, and forestry and firefighting equipment.
• Responding to emergencies, and participating in search and rescue missions.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Form Four or O – Level education qualification
• Physically fit and strong, with sound navigational skills
• Certificate of good conduct

Applicants are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Credit Reference Bureau