Senior Principal-Superintending Inspector of Explosives 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 Inspector of Explosives, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• have a Bachelor of Science Degree in any of the following fields: Explosives Science/Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental
• Science/Engineering and Physical Science with topics in Atomic Science, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Thermodynamics/Thermal Physics, Electrodynamics or Mechanics or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• have a certificate in Investigation and Prosecution from a recognized institution;
• have a certificate in Rock Blasting Techniques from a recognized institution;
• have practical knowledge and experience in safe handling and disposal of explosives to specified standards; and
• be well versed with both local and international guidelines for the safe use of explosives.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will head Quality Assurance, Environmental Management or Licensing Section in Explosives Division. Duties and responsibilities will include:-

• liaising with relevant environmental agency in the approval of Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit reports on explosives development programs;
• identifying and listing all projects and programs that require an environmental assessment;
• chairing the Commission of Enquiry set up under Section 16 of the Explosives Act;
• planning yearly activities in the section and ensuring implementation;
• coordinating all activities in the section;
• organizing how deteriorated explosives will be disposed off;
• monitoring and evaluating the performance of staff in the section to achieve conformity to set standards; and
• guiding and supervising staff in the section to achieve set targets

Others

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.99,900 – Ksh.169,140 p.m. (CSG 6)
• House Allowance: Ksh.20,000 – Ksh.50,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent /Local Agreement