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  Senior Principal Lecturer, CSG ‘7’ 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, 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 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;
• Registration with a relevant professional body (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-  

• Coordinating the formulation;
• Implementing and reviewing of the Institute’s policies; procedures, standards, guidelines and programs;
• Overseeing internal and external examinations;
• Monitoring and evaluating training programmes;
• Coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia;
• Coordinating curriculum development;
• Facilitating the acquisition, development and production of training materials, tools and equipment;
• Ensuring implementation of academic programs;
• Coordinating development of research and consultancy proposals;
• Undertaking research and consultancy;
• Ensuring lecturers and instructors attend their  classes as required;
• Providing liaison between the academic and support services ;
• Ensuring integrity, accuracy and security of academic records;
• Facilitating effective student registration, enrollment and exit;
• Maintaining up-to-date course schedules, catalogue and examination timetables;
• Coordinating students field attachment;
• Coordinating staff and student welfare;
• Coordinating the development of performance contract for the Institute’s  publications;
• Coordinating the  preparation of work and procurement  plans and budgets; and
• Managing and developing staff