Director Mechanical and Fleet Management at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement
For appointment to this grade, a candidate should: -

• Serving in a comparable and relevant managerial position in the County Public Service;
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution;
• Been registered by Engineers Board of Kenya as a Professional Engineer;
• Be Proficient in MS Office and associated computer applications;
• Attendance of a senior Management Course or an equivalent leadership programme lasting not less than four (4) weeks

In addition to the above requirements, a candidate must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:

Other Specifications

• Considerable knowledge of Mechanical and Fleet maintenance planning principles, applications and analysis methods. 
• Supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a multi-disciplinary staff. 
• Knowledge of alternative modes of Mechanical and Fleet maintenance and innovative approaches to improving fleet mobility is highly desirable. 
• Knowledge of County and Sector policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of capital, operations and strategic planning.
• Background and understanding of statutes and regulations related to Mechanical and Fleet maintenance.
• Ability to perform Data analysis and to prepare Power Point Presentations, etc.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple agencies, citizens and elected officials as well as employees.
• Creative strategic ability to envision how work could be done differently while still meeting legal parameters of due process

Personal Attributes

• Ability to articulate issues,
• Interpret and implement county policies and Development goals;
• Organizational, Analytical, Managerial and Decision Making skills;
• Creativity and innovation;
• Problem solving;
• Personal and interpersonal skills;
• Resource management skills;
• Integrity and commitment to producing results; and
• Passion for continuous professional development

Core Competences

• People management;
• Financial management;
• Project and Contracts Management,
• Policy formulation and implementation;
• Planning;
• Coordination;
• Strategy implementation. 

Job Description

• Develop, manage and oversee capital assets related to Mechanical and Fleet maintenance and conduct short, medium and long term maintenance plan.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative Mechanical and Fleet maintenance planning methods
• Recommends the development of new policies, strategies and regulations regarding Mechanical and Fleet division
• Responsible for the administration and supervision of all Mechanical and Fleet Division employees including training and performance management.
• Prepare and oversee all aspects of the Mechanical and Fleet division budget, including approval and tracking of budget expenditures.
• Maintain effective relationships and works collaboratively with other County, national and elected officials, as well as other Mechanical and Fleet management agencies on integrated approaches to planning, development and maintenance. 
• Hold stakeholders consultative meetings on Mechanical and Fleet maintenance needs, concerns and issues.
• Review financial reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing program improvement.
• Provide constituent services by responding to queries, requests and complaints from the public, Elected Officials, and other departments and City staff in a timely manner.
• Create formal reports to management and county executive for policy considerations.
• Preparation of annual budgets, personnel requirements and review of laws by preparing documentation and engaging the appropriate committees of the county assembly to ensure adequate resources and authority to provide services.
• Communicate with the Court System and other agencies and sectors regarding processes and procedures.