Ongoing Recruitment at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, County Government Jobs, 

Director Transport

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 Civil 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 will be an added advantage.
• In addition to the above requirements, a candidate must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:

Other Specifications

• Considerable knowledge of transportation planning principles, applications and analysis methods. 
• Supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a multi-disciplinary staff. 
• Knowledge of alternative modes of transportation and innovative approaches to improving 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 transportation.
• 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 transportation and transit infrastructure and conduct short, medium and long term maintenance plan.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative transportation planning methods including plans and programs for auto, bicycle, pedestrian and transit infrastructure improvements
• Recommends the development of new policies, strategies and regulations regarding transportation division
• Responsible for the coordination and development of the Public Transport infrastructure Capital Improvement and maintenance Projects
• Responsible for the administration and supervision of all Transportation Division employees including training and performance management.
• Coordinate with national and regional transportation planning agencies on the development of plans and programs impacting Nairobi City County.
• Prepare and oversee all aspects of the Transportation 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 transportation agencies on integrated approaches to planning, development and mobility. 
• Hold stakeholders consultative meetings on transportation 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.
• Review alternatives for enforcement efficiency and system improvements within statutory parameters.
• 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.  

Director Traffic & Parking Management

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 Engineering or Traffic management 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 from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

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

Other Specifications

• Background and understanding of statutes and regulations related to traffic and parking management.
• Ability to envision alternatives to gain compliance with parking and traffic direction to achieve safe multi-modal traffic and pedestrian flow
• 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

• Manages the Traffic and parking Engineering program
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures related to traffic and parking management
• Oversee the development and implementation of a safe and efficient traffic and parking management systems to include traffic and parking studies and all intelligent traffic and parking management systems and projects
• Oversee the preparation of plans and specifications for traffic engineering related projects to include traffic studies, intelligent traffic management systems, junction improvements
• Direct the activities of assigned staff to include overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives
• Review, prepare and present reports on Traffic and parking management programs and activities
• Review, evaluate and approve traffic and parking management plans for private development
• Review and approve traffic control plans for County construction projects
• Develops traffic engineering standards, specifications, timing charts, procedures for designing intersections, curbs, lanes, signs and signals
• Review and investigate citizen/s requests for traffic control devices
• Supervise, coordinate and review all capital improvement projects in relation to traffic and parking management
• Develop traffic and parking management proposals and submit to external development partners for funding
• Supervise staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
• 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.
• Improve regulations and laws by assisting with regulation development to ensure adoption of reasonable regulations for the citizens, visitors, and businesses.
• 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.  
• Conduct reviews of staff enforcement actions upon appeal.
• Coordinate services with other government agencies during emergencies.

Director Energy and Lighting

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 Electrical 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 will be added advantage.
• In addition to the above requirements, a candidate must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:

Other Specifications

• Considerable knowledge of energy reticulation principles, applications and analysis methods. 
• Supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a multi-disciplinary staff. 
• Knowledge of innovative approaches to improving Lighting and energy 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 Lighting and energy.
• 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 Lighting and Energy infrastructure and conduct short, medium and long term maintenance plan.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative Lighting and Energy methods
• Responsible for the coordination and development of the Lighting and Energy infrastructure Capital Improvement and maintenance Projects
• Responsible for the administration and supervision of all Lighting and Energy Division employees including training and performance management.
• Coordinate with national and regional Lighting and Energy agencies on the development of plans and programs impacting Nairobi City County.
• Prepare and oversee all aspects of the Lighting and Energy 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 Lighting and Energy agencies on integrated approaches to planning and development. 
• Hold stakeholders consultative meetings on Lighting and Energy 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.

Director Roads

Job Requirement
Job specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate should: –

• Serving in a comparable and relevant managerial position in the County Public Service;
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil 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 will be added advantage.
• In addition to the above requirements, a candidate must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:

Other Specifications

• Considerable knowledge of road development and maintenance principles, applications and analysis methods. 
• Supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a multi-disciplinary staff. 
• Knowledge of innovative approaches to improving road maintenance 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 road development and 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 road infrastructure and conduct short, medium and long term maintenance plan.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative road development and maintenance methods
• Recommends the development of new policies, strategies and regulations regarding roads division
• Responsible for the coordination and development of the road infrastructure Capital Improvement and maintenance Projects
• Responsible for the administration and supervision of all roads Division employees including training and performance management.
• Coordinate with national and regional roads agencies on the development of plans and programs impacting Nairobi City County.
• Planning, implementation, monitoring and review of in-house construction and routine maintenance of the road network, footpaths and footbridges, storm water drains, bridges, play fields and road furniture by the Nairobi City County.
• Custodian of roads assets valuations and inventory
• Roads reserve management
• Prepare and oversee all aspects of the roads 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 roads agencies on integrated approaches to planning and development. 
• Hold stakeholders consultative meetings on roads development and 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.

Director Public Works

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 Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering or Electrical 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 will be an added advantage.
• In addition to the above requirements, a candidate must have the following key personal attributes and core competencies:

Other Specifications

• Considerable knowledge of works development and maintenance principles, applications and analysis methods. 
• Supervisory skills and the ability to motivate a multi-disciplinary staff. 
• Knowledge of innovative approaches to improving road maintenance 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 works development and 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 Public Works infrastructure and conduct short, medium and long term maintenance plan.
• Research, develop, and implement innovative Public Works development and maintenance methods
• Recommends the development of new policies, strategies and regulations regarding Public Works division
• Responsible for the coordination and development of the Public Works infrastructure Capital Improvement and maintenance Projects
• Responsible for the administration and supervision of all Public Works Division employees including training and performance management.
• Planning, implementation, monitoring and review of in-house construction and routine maintenance of all county facilities.
• Custodian of Public Works assets valuations and inventory
• Prepare and oversee all aspects of the Public Works 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 agencies on integrated approaches to planning and development. 
• Hold stakeholders consultative meetings on Public Works development and 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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Nairobi City County Public Service Board on cpsb.nairobi.go.ke to apply