County Director Public Works (Re-Advertised) at Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Coordinate the operations and administrative activities of the public works directorate;
• supervision of construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of county public works; preparation of tender documents; monitoring the execution of building development projects; Developing policies, programs and managing funds and property within the directorate.
•  Developing operations plans for achieving the Public works directorate objectives.
•  Co-operating with lead agencies and organizations in Public works directorate.
• Developing economic, efficient and cost effective internal management structure of the Public works directorate.
• Formulating and implementing strategic plan, business plan and annual plan of the Public works directorate.
• Ensuring implantation and fulfillment of the policies and agreed objectives, performance target and services standards of the Public works directorate.
• Providing advice as required on all matters within the Public works directorate responsibility.
• Coordinating review and formulation of general policies on procurement of works and ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all building works
• Carrying out quality assurance of building services
• In addition the officer will also ensure the planning and maintaining of local and international standards pertaining to fire fighting and fire prevention in aerodromes and building premises; ensuring that efficient standards of performance of fire services operations are maintained;
• Organizing and controlling the staff of the Public works directorate.
• Performing any other duty for implementation of as given by chief officer transport

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment of this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (5) years;
• Bachelor degree in Construction Engineering Management, Architecture, Quantity Survey, Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) or equivalent and relevant qualification from recognized institution; Master degree will be an added advantage
• Demonstrate knowledge in Design, construction management,
• Architecture, Quantity surveying, structural Tender formulation and procurement;
• Demonstrated knowledge of public procurement systems and processes as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and bilateral development partners;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six(6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Corporate member of relevant Registration Boards of Kenya
• Certificate in computer application
• Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

key personal attributes and core competences;

Personal attributes

• Ability to articulate , interpret and implement building sub sector
• policies and Development goals;
• Organizational, analytical, managerial and decision making skills;
• Technical Problem Solving;
• Resources management skills;
• Integrity and commitment to producing results;
• Passion for continuous professional development.