Pollution Control Officer I – 2 Posts
Full Time @Water Resources Authority (WRA) posted 3 days ago in Research & Science Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3507
Job Description
Pollution Control Officer I – 2 Posts
Job Summary
- An officer at this level will work under the guidance of Principal Pollution Control officer.
Pollution Control Function
- The cadre is responsible for the undertaking of surface and ground water pollution assessment and monitoring through field and bench laboratory analyses; and advise accordingly on the integrated measures to protect water resources from point (site – specific like factories) and non-point (non – site – specific like informal settlements) sources of pollution.
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
- Classifying biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants;
- Geo-referencing point and non-point sources of pollution;
- Mapping and overlaying on the existing surface and ground water bodies;
- Assessing the pollution impact to the water resources;
- Establishing and developing criteria for ranking the point and non-point sources of pollution;
- Assessing and discussing with the waste generators on waste generation pathways;
- Initiating waste management compliance plans; and
- Advising the waste generators on smart waste management practices to control pollution.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, the candidate must have:
- Served for a minimum of three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience, in the position of Pollution Control Officer II;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in computer applications.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
Successful candidates will serve for a probationary period of six (6) months thereafter convert to Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service. Remuneration will be subject to the existing terms approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The advertisement can be accessed on the Authority’s website: www.wra.go.ke. Candidates who meet the requirements for each of the positions should fill and submit the application form online in a typed format to be received on or before 1 st June 2026. Hard copy application forms can be dropped at our offices in NHIF Building, 9 th floor, Records Office. To apply click here: https://forms.gle/KX93EQJ2qaSbbLLG7
Applications should be addressed to
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resources Authority
NHIF Building, 9th Floor Wing B, Ragati Road
P. O. Box 45250-00100,
NAIROBI
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