Trans Nzoia County Director Public Works Jobs in Kenya

Trans Nzoia County Director Public Works Jobs in Kenya


  • Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure and will be responsible for all matters pertaining to public works sub sector.

    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

  • In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following 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.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Trans Nzoia County Director Public Works Jobs in Kenya


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