The Pierce County Information Technology Department offers a range of software development services. The department is a part of Pierce County in Washington, which provides a variety of administrative and municipal services. The Pierce County Information Technology Department has a GIS division that designs, develops and maintains geographic datasets and business applications. The county also maintains a health department that manages birth and death records. In addition, it operates a parks and recreation department that organizes sports events. The county s economic development department offers permit assistance and business retention services. Its public works and utilities department is responsible for the maintenance of roads and streets.