Kiambu County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It is located in the central region and covers a total area of 2,543.5 Km2 with 476.3 Km2under forest cover according to the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Kiambu County borders.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Planning, management, evaluation of projects;
•  Preparation of geological mapping;
•  Geophysical and Geochemical mineral exploration;
•  Geotechnical and environmental investigation;
•  Control and supervision of field survey programmes;
•  Setting and designing standards and specifications for programmes.

Requirements for Appointment

•  Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a related qualification from a recognized University;
•  Served in the grade of Geologist Il, (Geological Survey) or in a comparable and relevant position in the public rervice or private sector for at least three (3) years;
•  Shown merit and professional competence to undertake design and planning of the geological mapping, geophysical and geochemical mineral exploration, geotechnical and environmental investigation programs; and Been registered by the Geologists Registration Board of Kenya and be a member of the Geological Society of Kenya; and
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya