Lassen County has officially welcomed its new Public Works Director.
Amy Schmidt was introduced during the June 16 meeting of the Lassen County Board of Supervisors, where she shared that she recently relocated from Colusa County and brings a background in public works as well as experience as a general contractor.
Schmidt said her family had been looking for an opportunity to move to the area, and when the position became available, it felt like the right fit.
“The opportunity presented itself, and here I am,” Schmidt told the Board. “I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to talk with you about your individual districts and needs.”
The June 16 meeting marked just Schmidt’s second day on the job.
Board Chairman Gary Bridges welcomed Schmidt to the county, saying, “I want to welcome you to Lassen County. It’s a great place.”
The Public Works Director position had been vacant for approximately eight months following the retirement of former Director Randy Pyle in the fall of 2025. During the vacancy, the department’s day-to-day operations were overseen by interim leadership while Lassen County conducted a recruitment to fill the role. Schmidt’s appointment marks the first permanent hire to lead the department since Pyle’s departure.
Schmidt now takes the helm of the county’s Public Works Department, which oversees roads, bridges, county facilities, and other public infrastructure throughout Lassen County.
