Principal Geo Chemist at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at grade of Chief Geochemist (Energy), CSG 8;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geochemistry, Geology, Chemistry, Geo-science or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya; and
• demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• overseeing designing of geochemical field projects;
• coordinating and managing geochemical field projects in geo-energy sector;
• reviewing geochemical exploration reports;
• overseeing the analysis of geochemical samples/data;
• developing geochemical exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• monitoring conformity to legislation and statutes related to geochemical exploration activities in geo-energy sector;
• ensuring implementation of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment recommendations for geo-energy sector projects; and
• ensuring proper management of resources.