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 at the grade of Senior Deputy Director of Physical Planning, CSG 5 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning from a recognized  institution;
• A Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Planning or Town Planning or Spatial Planning from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Be a corporate member of Kenya Institute of Planners or Architectural Association of Kenya (Town Planning Chapter);
• Be a registered by the Physical Planners Registration Board;
• Demonstrate professional ability, high integrity and competence matched by a proper appreciation of the Country’s socio economic development needs at the national, sectoral and local levels;
• Demonstrate ability to interpret and apply the Physical Planning Act (Cap. 286) and other related statues in line with the National vision and goals

Duties and Responsibilities 

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Implementing of the Physical Planning Act, (Cap 286), the Physical Planners Registration Act 1996, and Urban Areas and Cities Act No. 13, 2011;
• Providing advice to the Government on physical planning matters; formulation and review of national, regional and local physical development policies, guideline and strategies;
• Developing, implementing  and evaluating the National Spatial Plan;
• Reviewing and certifying national, regional county, metropolitan, urban, rural, techno cities, resort cities and special economic zones physical development plans;
• Providing guidelines for regulating use of land;
• Initiating research and innovation on urbanization strategies and policies and any other matters re3lated to physical  planning;
• Appointing members operationalizing and facilitating the physical planning liaison committee;
• Being  the secretary to the National Physical Planning Liaison Committee;
• Providing guidance on matters arising out of the annual state of planning reports;
• Planning and managing physical planning projects/programmes at the county and national levels and collaborating with the National Land Commission and County governments on matters related to land use;
• Collaborating and partnering with local, regional and international stakeholders;
• Developing, implementing and realizing strategic plans and objectives;
• Preparing and implementing the performance targets work plans and contract;
• Overseeing planning and budgeting for the department; and
• Mentoring and developing staff