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 8 or in a comparable  and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Lands 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 Trainer’s Certificate of Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• Been a member of a professional body (where applicable);
• Ability to articulate  and implement institute mandates and demonstrated a thorough understanding  of the national goals and policies;
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making abilities, creativity and innovation, computer, literacy, emotional intelligence and technical competences;
• Good communication, interpersonal, handling grievances, presentation, counselling, interpersonal, computing and handling grievances skills; and
• Been a team player, self-driven and passion for continuous professional development

Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the departmental activities;
• Advising the Deputy (Academics) on implementation, evaluation and review of training programmes, courses, curriculum and qualification related to Cartography;
• Coordinating and implanting training programs and courses within the department;
• Coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia in areas of specialization;
• Overseeing the setting, moderation and marking of internal examinations for the department and certifying the departmental students’  projects and results;
• Coordinating the preparation  of departmental timetable;
• Being a member of the Institutes Academic Board, Budget and Disciplinary Committee;
• Implementing the Institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and strategies;
• Initiating acquisition, development and production of training material tools and equipment;
• Training and undertaking research and consultancy in the area of specialization;
• Preparing work plans, schemes of work, lesson plans and designing and preparing teaching aids and materials;
• Initiating evaluation and reviewing of academic training programmes;
• Ensuring safe custody of departmental training materials and equipment;
• Coaching and mentoring students;
• Preparing the Annual departmental procurement plan; and
• Certifying the curriculum evaluating and reviewing report;