Senior Deputy Director of Surveys- 1 Posts at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

 V/NO. 19/2023

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years and currently serving in the grade of Deputy Director of Surveys CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics/Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey) or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters degree in any of the following discipline; Land Surveying andPhotogrammetry, Geomatics/Geomatics Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Technology in Geo-informatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Philosophy in Technology (Survey), Hydrography or equivalent qualification from a University recognized in Kenya;
• full member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (MISK);
• demonstrated a high degree of administrative and professional competence and managerial capability required for effective planning organization and administration of the training programme; and 
• a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and programmes and ability to relate them to the training function. 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

• providing effective and efficient geographic information in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, Sessional Paper No. 3 on National Land policy 2009, Survey Act Cap 299, Registered Lands Acts ( RLA) Cap 300 and other related statutes;
• providing modern geo-information which involves Land Surveying, Cartography,Photogrammetry, Photolithography and Hydrography leading to the establishment of a Nation Land Information System ( NLIMS);
• formulating and reviewing policies in surveying, mapping and national spatial data infrastructure;
• approving astronomical, gravity magnetic, VLBI, Cadastral, adjudication, subdivisional schemes, photo control, engineering and hydrographic surveys;
• authorizing research of new and emerging technologies, preparation and publication of plans, maps, charts and national Gazettes on Geographical names;
• providing guidance on standardization and certification of survey equipment;
• monitoring and evaluating the survey and mapping activities;
• ensuring territorial integrity of the nation by defining and maintaining physicallocation on national and international boundaries; and
• managing, mentoring and developing staff working in the directorate