Climate/Environmental Vacancies

The Laikipia County Public Service Board is pleased to invite applications from competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions: –

CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICER II (JOB GRADE CPSB 10)

SALARY: KSH. 32,700×1,300-34,000×1,380-35,380×1,390-36,770×1,460-38,230×1,470-39,700×1,470-41,470×1,520-42,690 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: TWO (2)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:- Supervise the implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation and reporting on all planned projects, programs and activities in the county; preparation of work plans, work schedules for climate projects and programmes in the County; identification of training and awareness needs in respect or related to Climate Change; assist in development of training materials, newsletter, posters and fliers related to environmental and climate change sustainability issues; involvement in carrying out education, trainings and capacity building on climate change matters in the county; assist in design and development of database on climate change initiatives in the county; assist in compiling of monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required under climate change manual and other guidelines

Requirement for Appointment:

(i) Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science, Meteorology, Natural Resources or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and,
(ii) Certificate in computer application skills

FOREST OFFICER (JOB GRADE CPSB 09)

SALARY KSH. 39,700×1,470-41,170×1,520-42,690×1,710-44,400×1,920-46,320×2,000-48,320×2,290-50,610×2,350-52,690 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: ONE (1)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade into this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

An officer at this level will be regarded as being on-the-job training. assisting in developing and implementing County forest policies for enhancing the growth and development of the forest sector; create and continuously update basic forest data for entry into forest records books and registers; participate in forest survey and inventory activities; document pest and diseases out breaks in the tree nursery and the field; label seedlings bed for easy identification and monitoring; identify nursery soil collection sites; supervise nursery activities (seed sowing ,pricking out ,potting, hardening off, soil fumigation, root pruning, watering, chemical and fertilizer application, cleaning and weeding); assist in identifying sites for a flying nursery to enhance proximity to planting sites; participate in the implementation of forest activities (stake cutting, taking out, planting, beating up, pruning ,thinning, re-spacing, coppice, reduction, climber/creeper cutting, weeding, boundary and fire brake maintenance); Collect data on seed germination to determine germination percentage and undertake training on tree planting

Requirement for Appointment:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

(i) Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry, or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; and,
(ii) Certificate in computer application skills

ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER II (JOB GRADE CPSB 10)

SALARY: KSH. 32,700×1,300-34,000×1,380-35,380×1,390-36,770×1,460-38,230×1,470-39,700×1,470-41,470×1,520-42,690 p.m.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: THREE (3)
TERMS OF SERVICE: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:- implementing environmental management plans; participating in environmental audits and following up of implementation of the recommendations; maintaining register of compliance to environmental legislation, propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation; complying with occupational health and safety programs; inspecting waste generation and disposal ; and complying with the county’s environment management policy

Requirements for appointment

(i) Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) Membership to Environmental Institute of Kenya or relevant professional body; and
(iii) Certificate in computer applications skills