Duties and Responsibilities
Carrying out basic survey field assignments-mapping and establishing survey controls;
Undertaking small and medium area cadastral, topographical surveys, subdivisional schemes, site and general engineering surveys;
Undertaking preliminary quality control of cadastral and general boundary surveys;
Searching for and compiling of required survey data information from relevant government institution;
Carrying out field observations using various survey equipment e.g. Automatic level, Total Station and Global Positioning System (GPS);
Processing of filed survey data;,
Creating maps, plans and drawings;
Preparation of field survey reports; and
Maintenance of survey instruments.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, Candidates must have:
Bachelor's degree in surveying and Photogrammetry, Geomatics, Geo-spatial Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Graduate membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK), (Land Surveyors or Engineering Surveyors Chapter):
Valid Practicing Certificate from Lands Surveyor's Board (LSB) OF Kenya;
letter of good standing from the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya; and
Proficiency in computer applications.