The Public Works Department performs maintenance activities at various county-owned facilities and completes smaller capital projects as assigned. It is also responsible for routine maintenance of county-owned vehicles, and supervises work completed by prison labor crews.
Projects and tasks assigned to the Public Works Division include minor park construction and installation projects, excavation and site work at public facilities, minor dredging of county harbors, maintenance of access roads to county facilities and solid waste convenience sites. Public Works crews also assist in the operation of special major storm debris staging sites.