Department Description
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for: County-maintained roads; traffic engineering; land development civil engineering review; design engineering and construction management; land surveying and map processing; cartographic services; watershed quality and flood protection; environmental planning; County Airports; solid waste planning and diversion; inactive landfills; wastewater systems management; and special districts.
Mission Statement:
Preserve and enhance public safety and quality of life through reliable, cost effective infrastructure.
Foster partnerships that strengthen relationships with communities and industry.
Provide quality and responsive service through highly motivated, professional, and knowledgeable staff in a safe and fair work environment.
Continually improve quality of service through optimal resource management.
John L. Snyder
Director
John L. Snyder currently serves as Director of the County of San Diego Department of Public Works (DPW). Before appointment to this position, he served as the department’s Deputy Director for Land Development.
In his current position he oversees all aspects of DPW’s four divisions: Land Development, Transportation, Engineering Services and Management Services. The department is responsible for the infrastructure and transportation needs of the County. This includes design, construction and maintenance of nearly 2,000 miles of roads and 125 bridges, flood control systems, wastewater processing, operation of eight airports and more.
Before coming to the County, Mr. Snyder served in the U.S. Navy in a variety of Public Works assignments in San Diego, Long Beach and Norfolk, Virginia.
Mr. Snyder holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University, a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Florida and is a Registered Civil Engineer in California and Virginia.
Summary:
The Department consists of four divisions responsible for a variety of activities. These range from the construction and maintenance of roads and highways in the unincorporated area of the county, to the management of the region's sanitation and flood control districts. It also includes construction, operation and maintenance of regional general aviation airports, such as McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad and Gillespie Field in El Cajon.
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