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The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works was formed on January 1, 1985, consolidating the former County Road Department, a portion of the County Engineer-Facilities, and the County Flood Control District. In 1995, Public Works assumed the responsibility for capital projects from the County Internal Services Department.

Divided into 30 divisions and groups, Public Works employs over 3,500 people in approximately 450 separate job classifications, including professional, technical, clerical, and skilled craft workers. Public Works' operating budget is over $1 billion and is funded by restricted revenues, such as gas sales tax, benefit assessment, water and sewer sales, user fees, and contract cities revenues. Headquartered in Alhambra, California, Public Works has 77 field facilities in strategic locations throughout Los Angeles County to better serve its one million residents in the unincorporated County areas, as well as contract cities.

Public Works is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, airports, sewers, water supply, flood control, water quality, and water conservation facilities and for the design and construction of capital projects. Additional responsibilities include regulatory and ministerial programs for the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, other special districts, and contract cities that request services. A 24-hour Emergency Operations Center is maintained to respond to problems reported by the public and other agencies, as well as major emergencies, such as floods, earthquakes, fires, and other disasters. Public Works is dedicated to protecting property and ensuring public safety. By striving to increase productivity and efficiency while continuing to emphasize and provide the highest levels of service, Public Works looks forward to successfully meeting the challenges of the future through new technology and continued high standards.