Job Description
COUNTY DIRECTOR (PUBLIC WORKS) – JOB GROUP “R” – ONE [1]
POST Advert No. 26/2021/2022 RE-ADVERTISED
Salary scale: Ksh.115, 290 x 5,770 – 121,060 x 6,050 – 127,110 x 6,240 – 133,350 x
6,420 – 139,770 x 6,610 – 146,380 x6, 790 – 153,170 p.m.
Terms of Service: Contract
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
(i) Coordinate the operations and administrative activities of the public
works directorate;
(ii) supervision of construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of county
public works; preparation of tender documents; monitoring the execution
of building development projects;
(iii) Developing policies, programs and managing funds and property within
the directorate.
(iv) Developing operations plans for achieving the Public works directorate
objectives.
(v) Co-operating with lead agencies and organizations in Public works
directorate.
(vi) Developing economic, efficient and cost effective internal management
structure of the Public works directorate.
(vii) Formulating and implementing strategic plan, business plan and annual
plan of the Public works directorate.
(viii) Ensuring implantation and fulfillment of the policies and agreed
objectives, performance target and services standards of the Public works
directorate.
(ix) Providing advice as required on all matters within the Public works
directorate responsibility.
(x) Coordinating review and formulation of general policies on procurement
of works and ensure efficiency in repair and maintenance of all building
works
(xi) Carrying out quality assurance of building services
(xii) 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;
(xiii) Organizing and controlling the staff of the Public works directorate.
(xiv) 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:
(i) Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a
minimum period of three (5) years;
(ii) 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
(iii) Demonstrate knowledge in Design, construction management,
Architecture, Quantity surveying, structural Tender formulation and
procurement;
(iv) Demonstrated knowledge of public procurement systems and processes
as used by the Government of Kenya, multilateral and bilateral
development partners;
(v) A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not
less than six(6) weeks or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
(vi) Corporate member of relevant Registration Boards of Kenya
(vii) Certificate in computer application
(viii) Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results
(ix) 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.