[Adopted 12-26-1984 by Ord. No. 84-60 (Ch. 438, Part 2, of the 1990 Code); amended in its entirety 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-43]
There is hereby established a Department of Municipal Utilities of the City of Vineland, the head of which shall be the Director. The following utilities shall be embraced and allocated within the Department of Municipal Utilities:
A. 
Electric Utility.
B. 
Water-Sewer Utility.
A. 
The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Vineland with the advice and consent of the City Council, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:69A-32.
B. 
The Director shall be appointed for and shall serve during the term of office of the Mayor appointing him and until the appointment and qualification of his successor.
C. 
The position of Director of the Department of Municipal Utilities shall be considered a full-time position.
D. 
The salary of the Director shall be fixed by the City Council in the compensation schedules heretofore adopted or hereafter to be adopted in the Schedule of Classified/Unclassified Positions and Applicable Salary Ranges in the Civil Service of the City of Vineland.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
[Amended 1-24-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-2]
The Director shall have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, in addition to five years of supervisory experience in project management for commercial electrical construction projects. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, qualified candidates shall have not less than 10 years managerial experience in the commercial electrical profession, which shall include procurement and purchasing, budgeting, and personnel matters.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
The Director of the Department of Municipal Utilities shall provide general supervision to the Department and its employees and further shall:
A. 
Direct the operations and activities of all utilities, divisions, offices, and the Customer Service Center, including but not limited to the Electric Utility, Water-Sewer Utility, the activities of the engineering staff, the storeroom and related office staff, and coordinate the work of all divisional activities.
B. 
Prescribe the internal organization of the work of the Department consistent with applicable statutes and ordinances.
C. 
Appoint, direct and supervise the subordinate officers and employees of the Department.
D. 
Approve or disapprove pay rolls, bills and claims chargeable to the Department appropriation.
E. 
Provide such information and reports on the work of the Department as may from time to time be required by the Mayor.
F. 
Establish policies and procedures for the administration of all divisions of the Department.
G. 
Be responsible for all financial and budgetary matters of the Department.
H. 
Perform such other duties as directed by the Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Electric Utility shall consist of the following Divisions:
A. 
The Division of Electric Generation which shall be directly supervised by the Superintendent of Electric Generation.
B. 
The Division of Electric Distribution which shall be directly supervised by the Superintendent of Electric Distribution.
C. 
The Division of Electric Engineering which shall be directly supervised by the Superintendent of Engineering Services (Chief Engineer).
D. 
The Division of Interconnection which shall be directly supervised by the Superintendent of PJM Interconnection.
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Electric Generation. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Electric Generation, the Division shall:
A. 
Be responsible for the production of electricity, including all necessary functions, such as the procurement and storage of necessary equipment, components and supplies and the construction and maintenance of the electric generation systems.
B. 
Be responsible for preparation of specifications for contracts relating to electric generation maintenance.
C. 
Provide such information reports on the work of the Division as may be required by the Director or Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
D. 
Recommend revisions in the established ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations as deemed necessary and proper for the introduction, transmission, distribution, use and supply of light, heat, or power and the protection of the buildings, machinery, apparatus, wires, poles, piping and conduits and other works and appurtenances used in connection therewith and for the fixing and collecting of all rates, rents or charges for supplying light, heat or power for private or commercial uses in the City of Vineland franchised territory and for the imposition of penalties upon the nonpayment thereof.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
E. 
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody of the Electric Utility, Generation Division, and provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of all generation and transmission equipment, and land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Electric Utility.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Electrical Distribution. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Electrical Distribution, the Division shall:
A. 
Be responsible for providing electric service, including all necessary functions, such as procurement and storage of necessary equipment, components and supplies and construction and maintenance of distribution systems.
B. 
Be responsible for the preparation of specifications for contracts relating to electrical transmission and distribution systems.
C. 
Provide such information repmis on the work of the Division as may be required by the Director or Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
D. 
Recommend to the Director, Mayor and City Council extensions of the generation and transmission systems, through the construction, maintenance and operation of additions and extensions to the plant and distribution system of the Electric Utility and to recommend to the Director, Mayor and City Council to do such acts and things as may be necessary or convenient within the powers conferred by N.J.S.A. 40:62-12 et seq.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
E. 
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody of the Electric Utility, Distribution Division, and provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of all distribution equipment, and land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Electric Utility.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Electric Engineering. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Engineering Services (Chief Engineer), the Division shall:
A. 
Be responsible for providing interconnect services with other electric utilities, including all necessary functions, such as procurement and storage of necessary equipment, components and supplies and construction and maintenance of distribution systems.
B. 
Be responsible for the preparation of specifications for contracts relating to sources of generation supply and other engineering services required by the Department.
C. 
Be responsible for the reviewing of specifications for the Divisions of Electric Generation and Electrical Distribution for continuity and standardization.
D. 
Be responsible for supplying engineering services and maintaining records and prints for the Divisions of Electric Generation and Electrical Distribution for continuity and standardization.
E. 
Provide such information reports on the work of the Division as may be required by the Director or Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
F. 
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody of the Electric Utility, Electric Engineering Division, and provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of all engineering equipment owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Electric Utility.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Interconnection. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Interconnection, the Division shall provide for the planning and procurement of purchased power to fill the needs of the Electric Utility and City of Vineland. The Division shall also manage PJM interconnection activities, including load, scheduling, generation dispatch, interconnection emergency procedures and billing.
A. 
The Water-Sewer Utility shall be managed by the Municipal Water-Sewer Utility Department Head under the general supervision of the Director of the Utilities. The Water-Sewer Utility Department Head shall be a full-time managerial position and not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA) and therefore not entitled to compensatory or overtime. He/she shall receive an annual salary to be paid in the same manner as salaries of all other City employees with a salary range as set forth in Ordinance No. 8 and amendments thereto. The position of Municipal Water-Sewer Utility Department Head shall be considered full-time.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10; 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-43]
(1) 
Perform all of the managerial duties including review of current workflow, analyze administrative objectives, review the efficiency of the department and review/revise existing procedures.
(2) 
Serve as the principal executive officer of the utility and perform various duties including policy development and implementation, budget planning, finance planning, assignment of duties, manage and direct all field office and supervisory personnel, evaluate employee performance and conduct, recommend the hiring, discipline and promotion of all employees of the utility, investigate employee complaints and report to the Director all findings.
(3) 
Provide a systematic plan of action for short-term projects, provide a strategic plan for long-term infrastructure modification and replacement, assist in the implementation of a digital information system and work order system.
(4) 
Operate, maintain, repair and manage the Water-Sewer Utility in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and ordinances.
(5) 
Enforce the provisions of Chapter 687, Part 4, Water-Sewer Utility, as amended.
B. 
Under the general supervision of the Director and direct supervision of the Water-Sewer Utility Department Head, the Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall receive an annual salary to be paid in the same manner as salaries of all other City employees with a salary range as set forth in Ordinance No. 8 and amendments thereto. The position of Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall be considered a full-time position.
[Amended 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-43]
C. 
The Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall be a certified public works manager as defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6g subject to the City of Vineland residency requirements. The Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall also possess a thorough knowledge of the potable water systems within the City of Vineland and their operation, drainage systems, road network and heavy equipment maintenance and operation. The Superintendent of Water-Sewer Utility shall also have the ability to efficiently organize and schedule work to give clear assignment and instructions to groups and individuals, to prepare suitable reports and to keep needed records and files. Further, the Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall hold a valid license or licenses of the appropriate grade and class, as required by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and in compliance with N.J.S.A. 58:11-64 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 7:10-13.10 for the appropriate class public water system or systems owned and operated by the City of Vineland. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
D. 
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody of the Water-Sewer Utility and provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of all generation and transmission equipment, and land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Water-Sewer Utility.
E. 
The Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall, in addition to the functions, powers and duties that are hereby or may hereafter be conferred and imposed upon him or her by law and City Ordinance pursuant to the policies adopted by the Director:
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
(1) 
Direct the operations of the Water-Sewer Utility, including the activities of the staff, and coordinate the work of all activities within the Utility.
(2) 
Report to the Director, in such form as shall be prescribed by the Director on the operations of the Utility and make such other reports as may be requested by the Director, Mayor and City Council.
(3) 
Assist in executing plans for the effective utilization of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies.
(4) 
Organize and develop suitable work programs for the varied functions of the Water-Sewer Utility.
(5) 
Give suitable assignments and instructions to individuals and groups and supervise their work.
(6) 
Make investigations of complaints and take proper action to see that needed repairs are made within a minimum of delay.
(7) 
Inspect work in progress, or completed assignments to assure that proper procedures are followed.
(8) 
Keep all records and files pertaining to the Water-Sewer Utility as are required by law and necessary for the proper function of the Division.
(9) 
Prepare and obtain approval and implement a capital improvement program for the City's potable water system in coordination with the City Engineer, the Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment, Chief Financial Officer and Business Administrator.
(10) 
Prepare and assist in the preparation of loan and grant applications to state and federal government agencies for Water-Sewer Utility projects and inform the Director, Mayor and City Council of all available financial aid.
(11) 
Provide technical assistance, labor and equipment to other divisions within the Department and other Departments within the City of Vineland as expeditiously as possible, based upon the priority of the assistance needed.
(12) 
Work in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer on all financial and budgetary matters of the Water-Sewer Utility.
(13) 
Approve or disapprove pay rolls, bills and claims chargeable to the Water-Sewer Utility budget.
(14) 
Periodically review and recommend water rates, rules and tariffs to the Director, Mayor and City Council in order to maintain fiscal integrity and self-liquidating status of the Water-Sewer Utility.
(15) 
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody of the Water-Sewer Utility and provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of all water and sewer equipment and land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Water-Sewer Utility.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 687-79, Customer Service Center, as amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10, which immediately followed this section, was repealed 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-20.