The Senior Water Quality and Pollution Control Officer will report to the Assistant Technical Coordination Manager, Water Quality and Pollution Control.
Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in preparation of implementation reports on the decisions of the
Authority on Water Quality and Pollution Control, Laboratory Services and appraises on the progress;
Participate in the implementation of integrated Water Quality and Pollution Monitoring network in the Basins and countrywide;
Participate in the collection of data and dissemination of information on Water Quality and Pollution Control;
Participate in the review and implementation of the enforcement of standards,
guidelines, procedures and regulations for the protection of water resources from pollution;
Participate in preparation of reports for the technical evaluation and determination of water permit applications, apportionment and allocation of water for various uses;
Implement initiatives on the protection and conservation on water resources from adverse effects of pollution to enhance safe freshwater availability for the flora and fauna;
Participate in preparation of proposals for mobilizing resources for implementation of Water Quality and Pollution Control programmes;
Review and implement control systems that promote the effective use of the Authority’s resources;
Participate in research, remediation and innovative solutions for protection of water resources from adverse impacts;
Support to implement adherence to Water Quality and Pollution Control QMS operational procedures;
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biological, Microbiological and Applied Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology or related field from a recognized institution;
A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience; and
