Physical Planning Assistants

Pursuant to the provision of County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 45, 59 (1) (b) the West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the above position.
DECLARATION OF VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS, HOUSING, PHYSICAL PLANNING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT
**8. PHYSICAL PLANNING ASSISTANTS JG “H” (2 POST)
Requirements for Appointment**
• Be a Kenyan Citizen;
• Diploma / Higher Diploma in any of the following areas: Cartography, Geo-informatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain and update GIS data; coordinate and update cadastral information;
• Create maps, graphs and diagrams using GIS data into existing maps and plans;
• Will be involved in planning exercises to develop base maps, maps and land use plans;
• Gather, analyze and integrate spatial data for planning purposes;
• Compile geographical data from a variety of sources including census, field observation & picking, satellite imagery, aerial photography and existing maps;
• Prepare digital maps through digitization existing map records;
• Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software, plotter, printer and GPS;
• Store and retrieve maps;
• Undertake other such duties as may be required.
Terms of Service:
• 3 years Contract renewable subject to performance.
• Salary as prescribed by SRC.
You can access the advertisement details on our website
www.westpokot.go.ke
and submit online applications through our email
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• All application should be submitted on or before
Thursday 27th May, 2021
to
Ag. Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
• The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted