County Director Roads and Transport (Re-Advertised) at Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating of the review and formulation of general policies on procurement of works and ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all road works;
• Budgeting, carrying out Quality Assurance of Roads Services;
• Coordinating the evaluation and monitoring the adherence and compliance with the set commitments and indicators in the Departmental
• Performance contract and be responsible for the overall planning. Other duties will include: supervision of contraction, rehabilitation and maintenance of classified and unclassified roads;
• Preparation of tender documents; additional to the above the director will;
• Monitor the execution of roads development projects and supervision and training of engineers and technical staff in the Directorate.
• Formulation of policy and development of standards for procurement and maintenance of vehicles, plant and mechanical equipment;
• Allocation of resources to ensure the optimum utilization and working efficiency of all vehicles, plant and equipment maintained by the
• Department’s workshops and asset register of the same;
• Assessing the future workload and planning the development of workshops, manpower and financial/resources;
• Provision of technical advice and assistance to other departments, client Departments, government bodies, public and private sector on matters relating to mechanical engineering, motor Vehicles, plant and equipment; staff management and development.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment of this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Principal Superintending Engineer (Roads/Materials) or comparable and relevant position in a busy organization for at least three (3) years;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Road Survey, Mechanical
• Engineering (Automotive) or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution; Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya as an engineer or relevant professional field;
• Current valid annual Practicing License from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Membership of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) or relevant professional field;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Demonstration general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of civil engineering programmes.
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized Institution.