Senior Assistant Roads Transport Director Job at Public Service Commission

Department: State Department of Transport

Requirements for the Senior Assistant Roads Transport Director Job

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Served for cumulative period of ten (10) years, an aggregate of which at least three (3) years should have been in the grade of Assistant Director Roads Transport/Principal Roads Transport Officer, Job Group ‘P’/ ‘N’ or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service;
• A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, BusinessAdministration, Economics/Statistics, Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban Planning, Urban Development, Transport Economics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Sociology, Public Administration, Anthropology, Urban Planning, Urban Development, Transport Economics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Acertificate in strategic leadership development course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated general administrative ability required for direction, control and implementation of Road Transport Programs and Projects.

Senior Assistant Roads Transport Director Job Responsibilities:           

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing, reviewing and implementing Road Transport Policies, regulations, standards, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinating research to inform planning and designing of road services and related civil works;
• Monitoring and adherence to professional standards and quality control in major Road services in conjunction with the relevant agencies;
• Guiding, reviewing of regulations and guidelines on road transport services;
• Authenticating data prepared in the department and related reports and ensuring automation of database;
• Coordinating development of guidelines for promotion of safe, reliable road transport systems;
• Following up with the road agencies to ensure inclusion of non-motorized facilities in road designs;
• Attending to parliamentary enquiries on matters related to Road transport services and safety;
• Liaising with stakeholders in ensuring proper planning of road transport in urban areas; and
• Coordinating the development of proposals for addressing road traffic congestion and pollution in urban areas in conjunction with stakeholders.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications as follows:

• Online through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: psckjobs.go.ke OR
• By completing ONE PSC 2 (Revised 2016) application form. The form may be downloaded from the Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke

Completed applications should be sent to:

THE SECRETARY/CEO

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

P.O BOX 30095-00100

NAIROBI

So as to reach the Commission on or before 5th June, 2018.