Environment and Energy Officer at Turkana County Government
Full time @Turkana County Government posted 4 months ago in Government , in Project Management Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 1489
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Government
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Environment and Energy Officer at Turkana County Government
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- Location Turkana
- Job Field  Project ManagementÂ
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of an Environment officer include the following:
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental management systems to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Conducting environmental assessments and audits, including air and water quality monitoring, waste management, and soil contamination assessments.
- Developing and implementing environmental policies and procedures, including waste management plans, energy conservation plans, and pollution prevention programs.
- Monitoring and reporting on environmental performance, including tracking energy and water usage, waste reduction efforts and other environmental metrics.
- Coordinating and collaborating with other departments and external stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and laws.
- Educating and training employees, contractors, and other stakeholders on environmental issues and best practices.
- Investigating and addressing environmental complaints, violations, and incidents. viii. Providing guidance and support for environmental impact assessments, permit applications, and other regulatory requirements.
- Keeping updated with changes in environmental laws and regulations and ensuring that the organization complies with new regulations.
- Managing and monitoring major projects‘ environmental impacts and supporting project managers.
- Participating in emergency response activities, such as spills and other environmental incidents.
- Communicating regularly with management and other stakeholders, providing environmental performance and compliance updates
- Participating in collection, collation and analysis of data on renewable energy activities;
- Participating in renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and conservation demonstrations and extension activities,
- Participating in preparation of technical reports; xvi. Disseminating renewable energy information; and
- Promoting renewable energy technologies.
Requirements for Appointment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and related fields, project planning or any other development related fields;
- Masters in the same fields will be an added advantage;
- Proficiency in computer application; ;
- Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks or equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
- Certify chapter six (6) of the Constitution;
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding for county goals, policies, ability to relate them to the administration function.
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