Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Assistant Director-Cartography

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Cartographer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public
• service or private sector;
• a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Philosophy in Technology (Geo-informatics/ Geo-informatics and Information Technology), Technology in Geo-informatics, Technology in Geomatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Land Surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geomatic Engineering or its
• equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• membership to Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK); and
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capacity

Duties and responsibilities will include:-
• researching and initiating new Cartographic techniques and assessing human capacity development needs in line with the changing professional demands;
• verifying drawing of survey and deed plans, registry index maps, boundary schedules and preliminary index diagrams;
• verifying topographical base maps;
• checking the National Gazetteer;
• supervising map design and revision of base maps from aerial imageries;
• analyzing and processing geospatial data;
• maintaining and updating mapping records;
• controlling map dissemination; and overseeing servicing and maintenance of Cartographic equipment and quality control of Cartographic data sets produced by both public and private organizations

Others
• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.87,360 – Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
• House Allowance: Ksh.16,800 – Ksh.45,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.12,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provide 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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please Note:
• Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution - Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
• Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
• Applications should reach the Commission on or before 13th June, 2022 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time).
Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on www.psckjobs.go.ke to apply

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