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;

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Planning, monitoring and evaluating implementation of mineral analytical services;
• Coordinating research projects;
• Validating mineral analysis report;
• Presenting reports of analysis and providing experts evidence in court;
• Liaising with other laboratories and bodies for information exchange to improve standards of performance;
• Undertaking personnel workload management and tracking duties to ensure productive utilization of time materials; and
• Mentoring and coaching staff in the division

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

• Served for a minimum period of eight (8) years, three (3) of which must  have been at the grade of Senior Chemist, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry Forensic Science, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized  in Kenya; and
• Must have experience in testing and analysing of precious stones, precious metals and various mineral ores