The Duties of the Engineer
The duties of the County Engineer are varied. According to the Ohio Revised Code, which governs the operation of local and county government, the County Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and construction of bridges and roadways in the county. This includes snow removal and ice control, pothole repair, roadside ditches, mowing, weed control and paving. The Hancock County Engineer operates with 33 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees. The Engineer is an elected official and works with many county, city, and state agencies on a regular basis.