Public Works is responsible for engineering, transportation, transit, light rail, trash/recycling, streets maintenance and traffic operations. Internal functions include custodial, fleet and facilities management. 

Meet the Public Works Manager

Glenn Kephart has been Tempe’s Public Works Manager since Sept. 2001. Glenn first joined the Tempe in 1999 as the Deputy Public Works Manager for Transportation. He has more than 20 years of public service experience in the areas of transportation and public works. Prior to joining Tempe, Glenn worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 14 years. He earned a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and is registered as a professional engineer. In addition, Glenn has a Masters in Public Administration.  Prior to beginning his engineering career, he graduated from Williamson Trade School and worked as a professional carpenter.  In his free time, Glenn enjoys watching Suns basketball, walking his dog and spending time with his family.

 

Glenn Kephart,  PE
Public Works Manager
480-350-8205

Glenn is committed to the city's mission of working together to make Tempe the best place to live, work, and play; and he incorporates that commitment in attending to the three bottom line goals of the Public Works Department: 

  • providing our community with the highest possible level of services,

  • adding value to the city of Tempe, and

  • assuring that employees are provided the best working environment.

The city of Tempe Public Works Department's web site has been designed to provide you with useful information about the services and programs the department provides to the residents of Tempe. The entire Public Works team invites you to explore our pages and learn more about what we do. The department is committed to providing the highest level of service possible while adhering to the city's mission and values.  We hope this web page is just one of the ways we can achieve that objective. Welcome and enjoy your visit.

 

Contact Us
Public Works Department
PO Box 5002
31 E. 5th Street, Garden Level
Tempe, AZ  85280
480-350-8371 phone
480-350-8815 fax

Our Mission - To work with each other and the community to make Tempe the best place to live, work, and play.
 

Our Values
People - We appreciate the talents of each person and encourage responsible decision making at the most appropriate level.  We recognize the importance of personal and professional development. Integrity - We are honest, accountable and trustworthy. Respect - We welcome individual and professional differences and treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and sensitivity. Openness - We are accessible and work as a team by sharing information, ideas, resources, and responsibility. Creativity - We encourage imaginative problem solving, innovation, resourcefulness and responsible risk taking. Quality - We provide superior services and are committed to continuous improvement.  We are attentive to the changing needs of the people we serve. Diversity - We promote diversity within the workforce to meet the needs of a diverse community.  We recognize that with diversity comes strength.