Environment Management Officer at County Government of Kirinyaga

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director in charge Environment, The Environment Management Officer I shall be responsible for:

Implementing environmental management plans;
Participating in Environmental Audits and following up implementation of the recommendations;
Supervising environment, natural resources, and agroforestry programs and services.
Maintaining register on compliance to environmental legislation,
Propose corrective actions and follow up on implementation;
Coordinating and Supervising urban cleansing;
Inspection of public sanitation and exhaustion services;
Inspecting waste generation and disposal.
Ensuring compliance with noise and public nuisance regulations.
Enforcing environmental orders and its credentials.
Coordinating public participation on environmental activities.

Job Requirements

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

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Science or any other relevant equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Certificate in computer application skills; and
Two years relevant working experience.
Registration with NEMA is an added advantage.
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.