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.

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

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Chief Superintending Engineer, (Irrigation Water Harvesting and Storage), CSG 7, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider Public Service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines;- Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural and Bio-systems Engineering, Soil Water and Environmental Engineering, Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, Biomechanical and Processing Engineering or Soil and Water Engineering from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be a member of relevant professional body;
• A Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programmes (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, managerial, administrative capability in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of nationalgoals, policies and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Formulating, implementing, and reviewing policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures and frameworks on water harvesting and storage, and groundwater exploitation for irrigation;
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing programmes and projects pertaining to irrigation water harvesting and storage, and exploitation of groundwater;
• Mapping and designating areas ideal for irrigation water harvesting and storage development;
• Providing technical support and capacity building to stakeholders and counties on irrigation water harvesting and storage;
• Mobilizing resources for implementation of water harvesting and storage projects and programmes;
• Mobilizing resources for flood control;
• Forming partnerships in support of water harvesting and storage activities including exploitation of ground water;
• Establishing databases and information on irrigation harvesting and storage;
• Undertaking technical audits and assessments on development and management of water harvesting and storage infrastructure;
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of programmes and projects on irrigation water harvesting and storage including exploitation of groundwater; and
• Promoting use of efficient technologies and construction techniques in irrigation water harvesting and storage development.