Escambia County has a new director of Public Works. Joy Jones will replace Joy Blackmon who retired after 19 years with the county.  Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown said Ms. Jones is well respected by County staff and the local engineering community. Joy Blackmon began her career with Escambia County in 1999 as an engineer and during her tenure with the county, held several positions and assisted with recovery efforts from major disasters including hurricanes George, Charley, Frances, Ivan and Dennis, and an ice storm and flooding in 2014. Joy Jones most recently served as Escambia County’s assistant County Engineer and division manager of the Public Works, Engineering and Construction Division.