[Adopted by Ord. No. 83-65 (Sec. 2-22 of the 1987 Revised General Ordinances)]
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, there is hereby created the office
of Director of Public Utilities, who shall be nominated by the Mayor,
with the advice and consent of the Council, at the organizational
meeting, or at any time thereafter, in the event such appointment
by the Mayor and Council is deemed advisable or necessary. The duties
of the Director of Public Utilities shall be:
A.
Operate Borough sewer and water plants, including the direct supervision
of all personnel (excluding financial operations), and approval of
all purchases and/or claims vouchers. All personnel changes to be
approved by personnel committee, and Mayor and Council.
B.
Establish and maintain water meter repair shop; to establish and
schedule a rotation of water meters in use so as to insure best operating
revenues to the Water Department.
C.
Survey and recommend a repair, replacement or improvement schedule
for Borough water and sewer facilities so as to insure future needs
and demands of these facilities, to include reservoir, mains, wells,
pumping stations, and buildings.
D.
Establish a training program for water and sewer operating personnel
to insure proper coverage of licensed personnel for operation of the
facilities in accordance with requirements of the State Board of Health.
E.
Supervise the street and sanitation personnel in accordance with
policy established by Council Committees, including snow removal and
operation of incinerator.
F.
Establish and supervise a program for proper maintenance of all Borough-owned
vehicles and equipment, including the operation of Borough garage
and direction of its personnel.
G.
Propose plans and specifications for proper street maintenance, traffic
lanes in streets and parking areas and to supervise work of contractors
to insure that specifications are carried out. Inspect curbing and
sidewalks to conform with the Code.
H.
Establish and supervise the electrical program of the Borough, including
operation of sewer lifts, fire alarms system and other electrical
facilities, including the supervision of Borough Electrician and his
assistant.
I.
Prepare plans and recommendations in accordance with Council Committee
policy on streetlighting.
J.
Establish and supervise program for proper maintenance, replacement
and cleaning services for all Borough-owned public buildings.
K.
Maintain all plans or maps of Borough streets, sewers, water mains,
buildings, and other facilities.
L.
Prepare and submit annual budgets for departments under supervision
and after approval, to supervise and control expenditures to insure
that budget is kept within approved amount, subject to changes and
modifications approved by Council Committee.
M.
Review and catalogue all maps, plans, etc., existing in the Borough
files.
N.
Any other special assignments made by the Mayor and Council.
The Director of Public Utilities will also assist other departments
of the Borough as required and directed by the Mayor and Council including,
but not limited to, the following:
A.
Construction Official in his work on plans and specifications.
B.
Borough Attorney for plans and specifications and other descriptions
needed.
C.
Borough Assessor in Tax Map adjustments.
D.
Parks and Recreation Committee for maintenance of facilities and
specifications for new or repairs to existing facilities.
E.
Assistance to Fire Department in testing, selection and specifications
for repairs or new equipment.
F.
Assistance to the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board and Shade Tree
Commission as needed.
G.
To work closely with Borough Treasurer and Water Department Controller
to insure proper receipts and collection of all amounts due to the
Borough for work done for public and to insure proper disbursements
of funds in accordance with the established budgets.
The Director of Public Utilities shall have direct contacts
with the public to answer all complaints referred to him or coming
directly to him relating to the departments under his supervision
or such other matters as are referred to him by the Mayor and Council.
The Director of Public Utilities shall request permission from
Council Committees to seek special assistance as needed to properly
carry out his duties, such as surveying, engineering, assistance,
etc. If such requests are approved, the Director shall establish in
advance the schedule of fees and amounts to be charged for such work.
The term of the office of the Director of Public Utilities,
whose office is herein created, shall expire on December 31 of the
year in which the Director of Public Utilities is appointed, and until
his successor is appointed and qualifies.
The salary of the Director of Public Utilities shall be such
as shall be fixed by resolution of the Borough Council or by the Borough's
Salary Ordinance.
[Added by Ord. No. 1992-8]
There is hereby established within the Department of Public
Utilities, under the supervision of the Director of Public Utilities,
the following divisions:
[Added by Ord. No. 1992-8; amended 12-22-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-30]
A.
Appointments. An Administrative Supervisor and at least two Supervisor(s)
shall be appointed by the governing body. The salary of the Administrative
Supervisor shall be as fixed from time to time by the governing body.
The salaries of the Supervisors shall be established in accordance
with the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
B.
Education and experience. The Administrative Supervisor and each
Supervisor shall have a minimum of five years' experience in the work
of the Department and be thoroughly knowledgeable in all phases of
the operations of the Department. All Supervisors must be qualified
to efficiently plan, develop and administer any programs and projects
related to the Department, including technical programs and projects.
Additionally, all supervisors must have management skills to plan,
schedule and direct the activities and personnel of the Department.
All supervisors shall have a valid NJ commercial driver's license
(CDL) and a valid CPWM New Jersey Certification number or shall be
able to obtain one within one year of appointment.
C.
In addition to the education and experience outlined in Subsection B above, candidates for Administrative Supervisor shall have demonstrated abilities in directing all operations of the Department, ability to effectively assign tasks and direct the workforce to accomplish multiple tasks, and have the demonstrated skills and ability to accomplish department administrative duties including preparation of purchase orders, department work orders, interaction with the public and various contractors, and preparation of various reports, including those regarding personnel matters.
[Added by Ord. No. 1992-8; amended 12-22-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-30]
A.
Duties. Each supervisor shall be directly responsible to the Director
of Public Utilities (or his designee). Each Supervisor and shall be
on twenty-four-hour call. Each division supervisor shall be working
Public Utility employees and shall be assigned to supervise various
divisions of the Department as assigned by the Director, with increased
responsibilities to include, but not limited to, those hereinafter
set forth, as well as staff scheduling, direction and training, but
not limited to those hereinafter set forth, as well as staff scheduling,
direction and training; evaluation of equipment, facilities and productivity;
monitoring conditions to ensure health and safety in performance of
division work. Supervisors shall provide effective assistance and
management to the personnel assigned to the divisions. In the event
of temporary absence of a division supervisor for vacation, illness
or the like, another Supervisor, as directed by the Director of Public
Utilities, shall temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities
of the absent division supervisor. Each supervisor shall also assist
other departments of the Borough as may be suggested by the Director
of Public Utilities.
(1)
May develop/implement/administer a variety of public works programs,
including but not limited to construction/reconstruction/improvement
of streets, roads, bridges, public buildings, water and sewer facilities,
and recreation facilities, and may assist in administration of a mosquito/geese
control program.
(2)
May establish priorities among work programs and implement plans.
(3)
Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility
for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring,
firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees.
(4)
Coordinates work plans of various functional units.
(5)
Prepares, inspects, and approves plans and specifications and consults
with general contractors on construction projects.
(6)
Undertakes specific studies pertaining to public works functions.
(7)
May assist in administration/supervision of a water supply, water
treatment, and/or public wastewater collection system.
(8)
May review and approve engineering plans/specifications before implementation.
(9)
Supervises use of equipment.
(10)
Prepares reports and correspondence.
(11)
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
B.
In addition to the duties of Supervisor above, the Administrative
Supervisor shall perform the following duties:
(1)
May assist in administering the professional engineering program,
and the establishment of design criteria for the improvement/construction/reconstruction
of roads and drainage facilities.
(2)
May assist the Director in preparing annual capital improvements
budgets.
(3)
Authorizes time earned and taken.
(4)
Manages all daily tasks and oversees operations of all divisions.
(5)
Provides needed staff to supervisors as need to complete tasks.
(6)
Manages employee training and safety compliance.
C.
The Department of Public Utilities shall be divided into divisions.
The Administrative Supervisor and Supervisors may be assigned by the
Director of Public Utilities to supervise specific divisions, as follows:
(1)
Water/Sewer Division. The Water/Sewer Division Supervisor shall oversee
the total operation of the Water and Sewer Division including, but
not limited to, the repair and maintenance of the treatment plants,
lift stations, water and sewer mains, service lines, meters, street
repairs and the like.
(2)
Sanitation and Recycling Division. The Sanitation and Recycling Division
Supervisor will include the recycling and sanitation operations of
the Borough including, but not limited to, the routing, scheduling,
collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable material. The
Sanitation and Recycling Division Supervisor shall promote and implement
recycling programs and litter awareness. The Sanitation and Recycling
Division Supervisor shall be responsible for the enforcement of sanitation,
sidewalk and litter codes and shall cause warnings and summonses to
be issued as needed.
(3)
Streets and Roads Division. The Streets and Roads Division Supervisor
shall:
(a)
Construct, reconstruct, maintain, repair and care for all streets,
roads, curbs, bridges, culverts, sidewalks and storm drainage of the
Borough.
(b)
Maintain all Borough streets and roads in a clean and safe condition,
free from obstructions and hazards and remove snow and ice from such
streets and roads as may be required.
(c)
Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs, lines and
markers in cooperation with the Police Department, except as otherwise
directed by the governing body or provided by state statute.
(4)
Vehicle Maintenance Division. The Vehicle Maintenance Division Supervisor
will supervise the operations of the Borough garage including, but
not limited to, the maintenance, repair, care of all Borough-owned
vehicles and equipment associated with the Department of Public Works
Operations.
(5)
Public Buildings and Lands Division. The Public Buildings and Lands
Division Supervisor shall maintain, repair and care for all Borough
buildings, facilities and lands, including recreational facilities.
