Pollution Control Officer I - 2 Posts at Water Resources Authority

Job Summary

• An officer at this level will work under the guidance of Principal Pollution Control officer.

Pollution Control Function

• The cadre is responsible for the undertaking of surface and ground water pollution assessment and monitoring through field and bench laboratory analyses; and advise accordingly on the integrated measures to protect water resources from point (site – specific like factories) and non-point (non - site – specific like informal settlements) sources of pollution.

Duties and Responsibilities will entail:

• Classifying biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants;
• Geo-referencing point and non-point sources of pollution;
• Mapping and overlaying on the existing surface and ground water bodies;
•  Assessing the pollution impact to the water resources;
• Establishing and developing criteria for ranking the point and non-point sources of pollution;
• Assessing and discussing with the waste generators on waste generation pathways;
• Initiating waste management compliance plans; and
• Advising the waste generators on smart waste management practices to control pollution.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Pollution Control Officer II;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications.