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 Lecturer, CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position 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 or Instructor Training Certificate lasting not less than three (3) months from a recognized institution;
• Registered with a relevant professional body(where applicable); and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Implementing the institute’s policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and strategies;
• Teaching in the area of specialization;
• Preparing work plans, schemes of work and lesson plans;
• Designing and preparing teaching aids and material;
• Cording and implementing training courses;
• Coordinating seminars, workshops and symposia;
• Initiating, curriculum development;
• Validating research and consultancy proposals;
• Undertaking research and consultancy;
• Initiating acquisition, development and production of training materials, tools and equipment;
• Evaluating and reviewing training programmes;
• Coordinating internal examinations;
• Ensuring safe custody of training materials; and
• Coaching and mentoring students