Welcome to the Office of the Deputy County Administrator of Public Works. The purpose of this office is to provide leadership and administrative support to the four departments under this directorate – Transportation Development, Public Works, Environmental Management, and Fleet Operations. We also provide innovative solutions for issues facing the citizens of Charleston County by working with a variety of public and private partnerships.

Below you will find links to the departments within this directorate along with some of our projects. We invite you to click on the links to learn more about these activities and the work we are doing for Charleston County.

Departments:

Public Works - responsible for construction and maintenance of earth and paved roads, signage fabrication and installation, repair and replacement of bridges, construction and maintenance of storm drainage systems and mosquito control.

Public Works also manages the construction of roads, highways, resurfacing, paving and drainage projects funded by the Transportation Sales Tax.

Environmental Management - manages disposal of solid waste for the County including collection, disposal, litter control, recycling and educational programs.

Fleet Operations - provides and maintains vehicles for County operations. It also repairs, maintains and fuels County vehicles.

Partnerships & Projects

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space and Administration) - NASA NEEDS YOU: Supplier Summit & STEM Experience will be March 25, 2020 @ Trident Technical College. This unique partnership with NASA, regional partners, and local schools is generating economic opportunities for businesses and educational curiosity for students. https://www.charlestoncounty.org/nasa.php

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) – In an effort to introduce the youth of Charleston County to STEM careers and opportunities, we can be found at various STEM activities throughout the County.

South Carolina Aquarium – A collaborative effort in educating the public on storm water issues and proper recycling procedures. https://www.anecdata.org/projects/view/343/data?page=1&view=listing