Public Works Divisions
As the largest department in Snohomish County government, Public Works has approximately 670 regular positions. Most of our work is performed in unincorporated areas, but some projects are done cooperatively with individual cities and agencies. The department is divided into seven divisions:
Keeps it all moving! Handles funding, personnel, employment, contract administration, paying bills, preparing budgets, rate analysis, computer support and records management.
Handles management and transfer of the county's waste at three transfer stations, five drop box locations, and one household hazardous waste facility. Special programs focus on recycling, waste prevention, and handling special wastes.
Maintains water quality programs and protects fish and wildlife habitat. Designs and oversees construction of drainage projects. Responds to public drainage complaints. Works with public to inform and educate about protection, restoration and care of our watersheds.
Designs and oversees private contractors for construction of roads and bridges. Handles survey, right-of-way, testing materials, and mapping.
Plans and prioritizes County's road activities. Performs environmental reviews of projects and keeps public informed of Public Works projects. Performs traffic engineering, maintains traffic signals and determines road signage.
Maintains 1,675 miles of roads and 200 bridges. Constructs and maintains road safety projects, and drainage and flood facilities. Provides emergency response during storms.
Purchases, maintains, and administers a fleet of over 1,500 light trucks, automobiles and heavy equipment and over 1,000 radios. Fleet Management provides fuel, maintenance/repair, parts and construction materials inventory services to County departments, and outside agencies.