Dan Johnson named new Director of Public Works in Joplin

Dan Johnson has accepted the position of Director of Public Works.

Johnson has worked at the city for the past 17 years as an Engineer and as Assistant Director of Public Works, and most recently as Interim Director of Public Works.

He has also worked in the private sector as a project manager and estimator.

In his new role, he will manage and direct all activities of various city Public Works divisions of operations, transportation, and infrastructure engineering projects including stormwater, wastewater, streets, sidewalks, signals, and bike-pedestrian trail projects, as well as long-range project planning and collaboration among industries, businesses, and leaders within the city and surrounding communities of the immediate region.

 “The Public Works Department is responsible for complex operations and the City’s infrastructure of roads, signals, and sewers impacts everyone on a daily basis,” said City Manager Nick Edwards.

“With a diverse array of services, it was important to find a leader that can proactively coordinate short- and long-term plans to improve the livability of the community,” Edwards added.

Johnson will begin his new role on Monday, Oct. 3.