Joe Fantringham is the head of the Pawnee Sewage Department, where he has worked since 1994. He first appeared in the episode "The Camel". His nickname is "Sewage Joe" and he refers to his department as the "Toilet Party". Despite the nature of his department, he regularly hires supermodel-like interns. He drives a large white van, which he regularly attempts to get girls to go into with him.