The new Public Works Director for the City of Saint Joseph is Jody Carlson. He is a licensed professional engineer and is currently overseeing 360 employees with the Missouri Department of Transportation in Saint Joseph.

As director of Public Works, Carlson will oversee the administration of aviation, engineering, landfill, street and sewer maintenance and repair, water protection, and transit services. Carlson will start work December 5 with a salary of $99,525.