Senior Principal Superintending Geologist 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 the grade of Chief Superintending Geologist (Energy) CSG 7;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Geology, Engineering Geology, Physics, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geo-science, Environmental Geology or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• registration by Geologists Registration Board (GRB) and valid membership of Geological Society of Kenya (GSK); and demonstrated professional competence in work performance and results.
• Note: Possession of a Certificate Course in either coal, geothermal or nuclear energy lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing and reviewing proposals for geological exploration for geo-energy resources;
• Developing funding proposals for geological exploration for geo-energy resources;
• Overseeing planning and budgeting function of geological exploration activities in geo-energy sector;
• Monitoring and evaluating geological exploration activities in coal, geothermal and nuclear energy;
• Coordinating the development of geo-energy resources contract specifications;
• Developing and reviewing geological exploration standards and guidelines in geo-energy sector;
• Overseeing conformity to legislation and statutes related to geological exploration activities in geo-energy resources;
• Implementing recommendations of geological exploration reports;
• Coordinating the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment reports for all geo-energy sector projects; and
• Ensuring prudent management of financial and non-financial resources.