[Added 12-10-1973 by Ord. No. 784]
There shall be a Division of Public Works in
the Borough which shall have jurisdiction over activities relating
to public works, collection and disposal of solid waste and sanitary
sewers. The Chairperson of this Division will concurrently have jurisdiction
for engineering and shall be a member of the Council designated by
the Mayor.
[Added 12-10-1973 by Ord. No. 784]
Within the Division of Public Works there shall
be an office of the Director of Public Works pursuant to law and other
subordinate positions as may be established by the Borough Council.
The Director of Public Works shall be appointed by the Mayor, with
the advice and consent of the Council. His or her term shall be for
a calendar year, and any vacancy during the term shall be filled for
the unexpired term.
A.Â
Residency. The Director of Public Works need not be
a resident of the Borough.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
B.Â
Qualification. The Director of Public Works shall
be a person qualified by education, training, and experience to perform
the duties of office as hereinafter set forth. They shall, prior to
their appointment, have secured and be the holder of all the necessary
licenses, certificates and permits required by the state law and regulation
to supervise and operate the sewerage system of the Borough, and during
their tenure of office, they shall continue to hold such permits,
licenses and certificates. They shall devote full time to the duties
of their office and not engage in any other employment.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
C.Â
Responsibilities.
(1)Â
The Director of Public Works shall plan, direct, and
control the activities of the Division. They shall be operationally
responsible to the Borough Administrator.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
(2)Â
Duties. The duties of the Director of Public Works
shall include, but not be limited to:
[Added 12-10-1973 by Ord. No. 784]
(a)Â
Ensuring appropriate manpower utilization within
authorized organizational and budgetary guidelines for all public
works and solid waste operations.
(b)Â
Providing services incumbent upon the Division
in a timely and efficient manner, consistent with budgetary limitations.
(c)Â
Supervising the operation, maintenance and repair
of any Borough-owned equipment.
(d)Â
Contracting for materials and supplies required
by the Division and maintaining an adequate inventory of essential
needs.
(e)Â
Supervising the performance of the work of all
personnel assigned to their jurisdiction.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
(f)Â
Recommending to the Borough Administrator the
need for any repairs and replacements to the Borough-owned equipment,
structures, buildings, and grounds.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
(g)Â
Submitting to the Chairperson of the Division
of Public Works a monthly report of all work performed and services
furnished as well as inspections made during the previous month.
(h)Â
Submitting to the Borough Administrator recommendations
for budget appropriations for the ensuing year as well as those programs
or reports the Council or the Administrator deem necessary to promote
and increase efficiency or improve operations of the Division.
(i)Â
Recommending for approval the expenditure of
all funds by voucher chargeable against the public works budget.
(j)Â
Inspecting or being responsible for the inspection
of all sewer lines in the Borough individually or in conjunction with
other designated officials.
(k)Â
Receiving all complaints from residents and
taxpayers of the Borough relating to the operations under their jurisdiction,
investigating the same, taking appropriate action and reporting all
results to the Borough Administrator.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
(l)Â
Setting up, keeping, and maintaining all the
necessary books, records, field notes, maps, surveys, and similar
records necessary to perform the duties of their office and turning
over all the records to their successor of the Borough Administrator
upon the termination of their employment by the Borough.
[Amended 12-8-2021 by Ord. No. 1859]
(m)Â
Developing and promoting training programs for
all employees within the Division.
[Added 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 798]
Within the Division of Public Works there shall
be a Supervisor of Public Works and a Supervisor of Solid Waste. They
shall be under the direct control and supervision of the Director
of Public Works. They shall be appointed annually by the Mayor with
the advice and consent of the Council.
A.Â
Qualifications. Persons qualified for either position
shall be determined by educational training and experience as to the
duties and responsibilities related to each position.
B.Â
Distinguishing features of the position:
(1)Â
Supervisor of Public Works and Supervisor of Solid
Waste. The persons appointed shall assume the responsibility of the
Division as directed by the Director of Public Works. They shall handle
the scheduling of work assignments and programs within the Division
so that all jobs assigned by the Director are expedited in an effective,
efficient and economical manner. They shall be able to supervise and
operate all equipment within the Division so that employees under
this jurisdiction are trained and become proficient in the use of
the equipment. They shall establish and maintain working relationships
with other Borough employees and the general public. They shall have
a general knowledge of Division finances and budget control of operating
procedures. They shall notify the Director in all matters involving
Division operations or complaints requiring the Director's attention.
(2)Â
Supervisors alternating responsibility. In the event
that the Supervisor of Public Works or the Supervisor of Solid Waste
is absent from the job on a limited basis due to vacation or illness,
the Supervisor on duty, as directed by the Director, shall assume
the operational duties and responsibility of the Supervisor who is
absent.
[Added 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 798]
A.Â
Within the Division of Public Works there shall be
the position of Office Supervisor, who shall be under the direct control
and supervision of the Director of Public Works. He or she shall be
appointed annually by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Council and assume all office duties and responsibilities so designated
by the Director.
B.Â
He or she shall have a sound knowledge of general
business office operations and procedure as relating to the operational
functions of a public works department. Specifically, it requires
preparation of payroll data rate schedules covering all departmental
employees, handling all general correspondence pertaining to the Division,
assisting the Director in the preparation of specifications for purchasing
equipment, performing all required procedures for the purchasing of
equipment and supplies as transacted through the central purchasing
office of the Borough and handling all telephone business matters
and complaints as required by the Director so that such information
is channeled to proper employees for resolution. He or she shall also
establish and maintain a record and filing system on all matters within
the Division of Public Works, assist the Director in preparation of
the annual budget and maintain accurate fiscal control records so
that budget appropriations are kept in balance.
[Added 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 798]
The Division of Public Works shall provide service
relating to the construction and maintenance of streets, storm drainage
and sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities. In addition,
this Division shall operate the solid waste collection and disposal
function in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth
hereinafter.
[Added 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 798]
The Council shall, by resolution, make such
rules and regulations necessary for the proper operation of the Division
of Public Works. The rules and regulations shall be binding upon each
member of the Division.
[Added 7-8-1974 by Ord. No. 798]
Wherever reference is made within this code
to the Superintendent of Public Works, it shall mean the Director
of Public Works.
