This department is responsible for the leadership and oversight of all the activities of the various Public Works departments. The Administration and Engineering team performs or directs the engineering of road, bridge and building projects, county right-of-way permitting, financial activity and personnel management. Additionally, the Public Works Director provides county-wide leadership as a member of the County Management Team. Primary departmental responsibilities include:
- Engineering, surveying, and contract management for pavement preservation and capital improvement projects.
- Regulation, inspection, and administration of work and development within the public road right-of-way (utilities, access to the county road, and special events).
- Permitting of oversize loads on county roads.
- Acquisition, maintenance, and fueling of heavy equipment and fleet vehicles for all County departments.