About DPW
The Mission
The Division of Public Works (Latinatúníheʔ – They Make the Village) is dedicated to preserving community resources and providing healthy safe buildings, grounds, vehicles, and infrastructure for our community that honors tsiʔ niyukwalihot∧.
We accomplish our mission by maintaining and caring for our village. We take an active role to minimize our negative impact on the environment and provide services using our good minds and core values.
The Vision
The Division of Public Work envisions a future where innovative technologies seamlessly enhance our operations, empowering the Oneida Nation to thrive for generations to come.
We will achieve our vision by finding and incorporating the right technologies that support our mission, values, and aspirations.
The DPW management team developed the following statements of aspiration, or the practical vision, to outline where DPW is headed:
- Purpose Driven Development
- Intentional Branded Communication
- Empowering a Leadership Driven Workforce
- Value Driven Culture
- Guiding Principles for Facilities
- Advocate for Improving Processes
- Develop A Motivated Skilled Team
- Value Driven Technology Development
- Advocate for National Long-Range Capital Expenditure Strategy
History
Public Works was originally part of the Development Division in the 1990’s. Development consisted of 20 separate departments including the Department of Public Works (DPW) and underwent restructuring several times. In 2012, the Operations Division was formed with the Department of Public Works and Land Management. In 2016, the Wastewater Treatment operations were added to DPW, and in 2017, the Operations Division became the Division of Public Works. The Development Division and Housing were added to Public Works in 2020. Housing would only stay with Public Works for two years and separated to form the Comprehensive Housing Division.
