1.0 JOB TITTLE: NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OFFICER
2.0 REPORTS TO: MUNICIPAL URBAN PLANNING OFFICER
3.0 RESPONSIBLE FOR:
3.1 Direct: Natural Resource Officer
3.2 Indirect: Ward Executive Officers Community
3.3 Resources: Working Equipment
4.0 JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure sustainable use of Natural Resources for present and future generation without degrading the environment through raising public awareness and understanding of essential linkages between environment and development and to promote individual and community perception in environmental action
5.0 MAIN DUTIES:
Implementation of forestry policies. Rules and regulations
To implement by-laws governing the forestry
Preparation of annual budget for Natural Resources section
To prepare quarterly and annual reports for the section
Supervision of forests harvest and the sale f forestry products
To educate the community on the proper use of forests and forests products
To supervise the control of soil erosion and water source conservation
Give technical advice to the local forestry keepers and private nurseries
Supervising the preparation f Municipal gardens
Monitoring the distribution of seedlings during planting seasons
To ensure forest boundaries are not encro-ached by forest hazards
To advice the community to plant proper species of trees for proper area
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department
6.0 DECISION MAKING:
On natural resources mattes
7.0CONTACT:
Communication with secretariat natural resources officer, communicate
Regularly with public sector eg. UWASU community
8.0 PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualification
Advanced Diploma in Forestry or equivalent
Working experience
Over 8 years working experience in natural resources
