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Department of Public Works

DIRECTOR
Mr. Punaofo Tilei

 

OFFICE NUMBER:
(684) 633-4141

FAX NUMBER:
(684) 633-5958

MAILING ADDRESS:
American Samoa Government
Territory of American Samoa,
Pago Pago, AS 96799


 

Mission Statement


The primary mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide high quality construction engineering, design, construction management, construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair services of ASG infrastructure, equipment and facilities throughout the territory. Within this framework, the Department of Public works endeavors to employ environmentally sound, culturally sensitive, socially responsible and cost effective practices in all service areas, programs and projects.

The Public Works Department is a large and complex organization comprised of eight divisions: Office Of The Director, Finance/Administration, Land & Survey, Civil/Highway, Architectural & Engineering Services, Building Inspection, Maintenance & Operation and Manu’a M & O.  Public Works Organizational Policy is to maintain government property in a safe and acceptable manner and support other departments in the performance of their daily functions and in emergency situations.

Director’s Office

The Director’s Office provides management oversight, assistance and support to all the divisions and branches of  the department. Specifically, the office develops reviews, and issues policies and directives to the various divisions of the department. The Director’s Office reviews and approved official department correspondence, maintains the official correspondence files of outgoing and incoming mail, and serves as the focal point for official requests for department services and information flow. The office provides direct management oversight of the DPW Spare Parts and Supply  and Engineering Information coordinates activities with local, state and federal officials for the department.  The office  schedules and coordinates meetings, manages conference facilities and provides necessary planning and support services for the DPW Director.

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