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 positions 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;
• Member 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; and
• Good communication, interpersonal, handling grievances, presentation, counselling, interpersonal and handling grievances skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Organizing students’ welfare and extra-curricular activities and maintaining record of institute calendar of events. Serve as the link between administration and the students;
• Coordinating industrial attachment and educational tours for trainees and lecturers;
• Coordinating the  guidance and counselling of students and staff and initiating students’ disciplinary  issues;
• Coordinating matters related to staff and students’ welfare and industrial linkages
• Implementing the Institutes’ policies, procedures standards, guidelines and strategies;
• Custodian of the institute calendar of events;
• Secretary to the institute disciplinary committee;
• Maintaining records of trainee’s welfare and discipline issues;
• Training in area of specialization;
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and notes in the area of specialization;
• Setting moderate and mark examinations in the area of specialization;
• Preparing budget related to co-curricular activities;
• Keeping records and correspondence of trainees’ issues;
• Conducting seminars, workshops and symposia in the area of specialization;
• Being a member of the budget committee;
• Overseeing the organization of trainees clubs and societies and being responsible for sporting  facilities;
• Being responsible for student council representative records;
• Being responsible for office furniture;
• Being a returning officer of the students’ council elections and publishing names of the student council representatives  after elections; and
• Appointing clubs, societies and welfare matrons and patrons for the students