About Us

Administration

Administration not only provides administrative support for all the divisions within Public Works, but also provides direction for storm water issues, along with technical support.

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Meets at:
Independence City Hall
Conference Room D, Ground Floor
111 East Maple
Independence, MO 64050

Engineering

The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works provides engineering design and construction management for road and bridge replacement projects throughout Jackson County. The Road and Bridge Tax Fund, augmented with grants from the State and Federal government, are used to fund these programs.

Environmental Health

Environmental Health is responsible for permitting and inspecting the food establishments in all the communities and unincorporated area except those in the corporate limits of Kansas City and Independence. They work with food establishments to ensure that all employees that prepare, handle and dispense food receive training in safe and proper procedures for the handling of food. The City of Independence continues to provide food handling training and issue food handler permits for the County.

Facilities Management

The Facilities Administrator is responsible for all of Jackson County’s buildings, physical facilities and equipment. The Facilities Management Department is comprised of building repairers, operating engineers, plumbers, carpenters, painters, electricians, maintenance workers and supervisors all working together to make sure these buildings are safe and in good working order.

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of planning, zoning and development, waste water quality control, flood plain management, building codes, stormwater management, prevention of food borne illness, animal control and protection program, and overall code enforcement and nuisance compliance.

Plan Commission

Meets at:
Independence City Hall
Conference Room D, Ground Floor
111 East Maple
Independence, MO 64050

Road and Bridge Division

The responsibility of the Road and Bridge Maintenance Division is to maintain a safe and effective roadway system for the motorists of Jackson County.

Stormwater Commission

The Stormwater Commission was implemented in response to increasing stormwater management issues throughout the County.

Meets at:
Fleming Hall
21906 Woods Chapel Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Jerry A. Page - Director, Jackson County Public Works / Facilities Management