Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all car parks, taxi stands and boda boda sheds;
• Assist to plan, manage and regulate of the public transport sector in accordance with the provisions of the County and National Traffic and Road Safety laws
• Promote non-motorised transport system through construction of footpaths and public sensitization of walking and cycling;
• Assist in the preparation of county roads policy and bills.
• Ensure smooth traffic control and order to minimize traffic congestion on county roads and urban areas
• Plan and develop sustainable urban transport systems.
• Design, preparation of BOQs, cost estimates and tender documents for construction of projects relating to transport infrastructure, transport and safety;
• Advising and making recommendations on policies relating to county road transport and safety and implementing county transport policies;
• Sensitization and education of members of the public on road safety;
• Conducting research and audits on road safety
• Attend meetings and provide reports to the Director Transport on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects under their responsibilities;
• Take part in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s annual procurement plan;
• Participate in the preparation and development of the Directorate’s strategic plan;
• Coordinating the activities of persons and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety;
• Offer the needed support in ensuring that there is smooth traffic control and safety in urban and County roads;
• Assist in coordination of data collection, maintenance and update of traffic data for transport planning;

Requirements of appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in either Civil/Mechanical/Project Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Chief 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.