This Office of the Board of Public Works is comprised of the Board Secretariat, the Offices of Community Beautification, Accounting, Management-Employee Services, Public Affairs, and Emergency Preparedness.
The Board Secretariat coordinates the organization and the administration of the Board of Public Works and is also responsible for accepting all proposals or bids for the Department’s construction contracts. The Board Secretariat reviews and maintains all construction project insurance documents, personal services contracts, and permits for the Department of Public Works.
The Office of Community Beautification is a long-term, Citywide anti-litter and anti-graffiti program. OCS serves as a resource for community improvement programs in the areas of graffiti removal, volunteer clean-up assistance, educational programs, and the community beautification matching fund program.
The Office of Accounting provides accounting and financial services to the Department and advises the Board and Bureau heads on accounting and financial matters. The Office also provides accounting and financial services to the Department, the City Controller, the City Administrative Officer, Treasurer, and other City Departments.
The Office of Management/Employee Services administers uniform personnel programs for the Department and provides services about employee relations, affirmative action, discipline, drug/alcohol programs, violence prevention, counseling and employee personnel record processing, and employment verification.
The Public Affairs Office serves in the capacity of Public Information Officer for the Department of Public Works. It coordinates a variety of programs designed to increase public awareness and provides public outreach services.
The Emergency Preparedness Office represents and coordinates the Department in all emergency management activities and acts as the one-stop emergency operations contact for the Department.
