Director Traffic & Parking Management at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

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.