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

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Principal-Superintending Inspector of Explosives

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

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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