Principal Superintending Engineer (Director Transport) at Kiambu County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of policy and circular guidelines in the Transport Directorate.
• Monitoring and review of programme implementation and taking corrective action.
• Lead in the design, development and delivery of the transport infrastructure and transport operation plans in the county.
• Establish and oversee systems and procedures for the training, testing and licensing of county drivers.
• Establish, implement, monitor and evaluate county fleet management system.
• Coordinate the activities of agencies and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety.
• Coordinate the collection, maintenance and update of traffic data for transport planning.
• Act as the county liaison with other National government agencies on transport matters.
• Planning, management and regulation of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of County and National Traffic and road safety laws.
• Planning and development of sustainable urban transport system.
• Promote non-motorized transport system through construction of walkways and public sensitization on walking and cycle riding.
• Assist in directorate’s budget preparations and oversee its implementation.
• Assist in preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan.
• Assist in preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan.
• Assist in preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual performance contract.
• Assist in making proposals for sourcing and securing financial support for development plans.
• Supervise construction works, project management and contract administration.
• Assist in formulating county transport policies.
• Transport directorate human resource management.
• General traffic management in the county
• Coordinate sensitization of members of the public on road safety.

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Automotive or Mechanical), Transport Economics or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Principal Superintending Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Transport Economics, and Automotive) or a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for at least Three years.
• Been registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Current valid annual practicing license from the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya;
• Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience;
• Corporate Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK);
• Attended a project and management course not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of engineering services programmes.