About
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 25 full-time employees. The Engineer is an elected official and works with many county, city, and state agencies on a regular basis.
Facts and Data
- Population: 74,920 (2020)
- Land Area: 532 Square Miles
- County Road Mileage: 362 Miles
- Township Road Mileage: 624 Miles
- State Highway Mileage: 213 Miles
Engineer's Staff
- Douglas E. Cade, PE, PS - County Engineer
- Kyle Parker, PE, SI - Deputy Engineer - Subdivision and Drainage
- Sophia Aschemeier - Project Engineer
- Mike Clark - Road Superintendent
- Ben Lindhorst - Permits, Signs and Roadway
- Brice Little - Survey Manager
- Carleen Larson - Administrative Assistant