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� RI� F�gr Public Works Department '19,9.y Departmental Structure and Functions The Public Works Department employs approximately 220 staff members encompassing all divisions , field and office operations . The Department ' s management includes : • Public Works Director ( 1 ) • Staff Assistant ( 1 ) • Capital Projects Manager ( 1 ) • Parks Maintenance Superintendent ( 1 ) • Coastal Engineering Coastal Resource Manager ( 1 ) • County Engineer ( 1 ) • County Surveyor and Mapper ( 1 ) • Storm wafer Engineer ( 1 ) • Fleet Maintenance Manager ( 1 ) • County Traffic Engineer ( 1 ) It is the main goal of the Public Works Department to plan and implement engineering design , construction , and maintenance programs . The mission of the Department is to provide comprehensive infrastructure for transportation , parks , beaches , and storm water systems within Indian River County . The Public Works Department is comprised of various divisions and sections that effectively manage all of the Department ' s diverse responsibilities . • Capital Projects Section The Capital Projects Section currently employs six staff members : additional employees will be needed as the Section ' s duties increase . The Section ' s main objective is to manage the professional design and construction of infrastructure improvements for the various County departments . To accomplish this mission , the Section provides services related to real estate acquisition , community involvement , contract negotiation and administration , technical plan review , grant acquisition and compliance and construction management and inspection . • Coastal Engineering Section The Coastal Engineering Section ' s main responsibility is to ensure that issues relating to the County ' s beaches and Coastal Environment are effectively managed . The Coastal Engineering Section also implements a County Beach Preservation Plan , which serves an important role in restoring critically eroding beach segments . Other responsibilities of the Section include implementing a Habitat Conservation Plan for Sea Turtles , serving as a resource for beach erosion and coastal armoring , and managing the County ' s artificial reef program . • Engineering Division The Engineering Division employs thirty-three staff members including Inspections , the Civil Engineering Design team , permitting , surveying and mapping , and land acquisition . The Division is responsible for reviewing site plans , roads and other public works projects, right of way permits, and drainage permits . The Engineering Division also has significant contact with the public and answers questions on a daily basis . o Inspections Permitting Design c Surveying and Mapping c Land Acquisition 64 GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment