The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal (Land Surveyor, Cartographer, Photogrammetrist, Photolithographer or Lecturer), CSG 9 or in a comparable  and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following  disciplines:- Land  Surveying, Geomatics, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Technology in Geomatics, Geo-informatics, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Entrepreneurship, Print Media Management, Printing Technology, Education or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Registered by the Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority (where applicable);
• A Training of Trainers Certificate or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• Membership of  a professional body in the related field(where applicable);
• Ability to articulate and implement institute mandates and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the national goals and policies;
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and managerial and decision making abilities, creativity and innovation, computer literacy, emotional intelligence and technical competence;
• Good communication, interpersonal, handling grievances, presentation, counselling, interpersonal and handling grievances skills; and
• Been a team player, result-driven and passion for continuous professional development

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  

• Organizing institute training activities;
• Supervising setting, moderation and administration of internal examinations;
• Overseeing induction of new lecturers and trainees;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
• Overseeing the conduct of seminars, workshops and symposia;
• Planning and scheduling training activities within the Institute (timetabling);
• Receiving and processing the students,’ internal examinations;
• Publishing students’ results , timetables, calendar of events;
• Compiling students’ academic transcripts and certificates;
• Creating and maintaining an up to date database of all trainees;
• Being custodian of all students’ academic records;
• Supervising selection and admission of trainees;
• Registering the final year students for the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) examinations;
• Uploading coursework and projects  marks for the final year students;
• Creating and maintaining up to date class registers;
• Being custodian of the course  syllabus;
• Compiling the graduation list;
• Training  in an area of specialization;
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and notes in the area of specialization;
• Setting, moderating  and marking examinations in the area of specialization;
• Mentoring and coaching students; and
• Being a member of institute Disciplinary committee and Academic board