Municipal Environment Officer - 4 Posts at Migori County Public Service Board

REF/MCPSB/452/2024

Job Description

Requirements for Appointment 

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields; Environmental Planning and Management, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science; Biochemistry, Natural Science, Community Development, or any other relevant field from a recognized institution; 
• Proficiency in computer applications 
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Environmental inspections and environmental incident management; 
• Receiving, dispatching, and reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Environmental Audits (EA) Reports; 
• Notification of EIA reports due for reviewing and processing of licenses; 
• Receiving and dispatching applications for various Licensing regimes; 
• Mobilizing the public to participate in environmental conservation and management; 
• Assisting County Governments in developing the necessary capacity for environmental management; vii. Coordinating community environmental activities; 
• Monitoring the state of terrestrial ecosystems on a regular basis, rapid assessment and inventory of terrestrial ecosystems, creation and updating of environmental data bases; 
• Collecting and collating information for the development of integrated management plans; 
• Compiling progress reports; xi. Implementing relevant Multi-lateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and donor funded projects; 
• Liaising with lead agencies, NGOs, and the public in environmental management of terrestrial ecosystems; 
• Implementing programs to address climate change, air quality, and desertification, 
• Identifying and verifying appropriate measures to prevent pollution and environmental degradation.