The Schoharie County Department of Public Works was organized as a successor to the Schoharie County Highway Department by a Local Law in 1977. The department, through its divisions, is responsible for a wide variety of activities. The department's staffing is 84 employees. The allocation of these positions has changed over the years to reflect the changing duties and functions of the department. The department takes pride in its ability to professionally deal with workloads, emergencies and responsibilities.