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The County of
Santa Barbara, Public Works Department is comprised of five divisions:
We are a Department
that:
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Serves the
public by providing quality service at the lowest possible cost,
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Provides
a safe environment for the public and our employees,
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Promotes
innovation and implements effective technology,
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Clearly
communicates our service,
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Actively
seeks stable and predictable revenue sources,
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Empowers
employees to make high quality decisions,
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Maintains
a highly qualified workforce,
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Is recognized
for competence and capability,
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Promotes
teamwork and effective communication, and
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Encourages
and recognizes employee achievement.
Values
The Department's
values are the guiding principles that guide staff. They define
the attitudes which should be reinforced through conscious and subconscious
behavior at all levels of the Department. The Department's values
are:
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Competency
and innovation
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Loyalty
and commitment
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Mutual respect
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Open communication
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Pride and
satisfaction of work
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Professional
development
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Responsibility
and accountability
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Teamwork
Goals
The Department's
broad goals were developed by the Director, the County Surveyor
and the Deputy Directors' as a framework for programs and services
carried out by the five divisions. These overarching departmental
goals encompass the goals developed by each of the five divisions
in their individual five year strategic plans. The Department's
goals are to:
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Develop
the highest level of public satisfaction
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Improve
inter/intradepartmental coordination and cooperation.
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Maximize
operational productivity and efficiency.
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Invest in
professional and technical development.
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Strengthen
fiscal planning.
Scott McGolpin
Public Works Director
mcgolpin@cosbpw.net
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Last
updated:
October 1, 2007
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