[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Netcong 4-12-2018 by Ord. No.
2018-4. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby established a Department of Public Works, the
head of which shall be known as the "Superintendent of Public Works."
The Department shall consist of two units:
A.
Creation of office; appointment. The office of Superintendent of
Public Works ("Superintendent") is hereby created. The Superintendent
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the
Borough Council.
B.
Qualifications. In order to qualify for appointment to the office
of Superintendent of Public Works, the person must hold a valid public
works manager certificate issued by the State of New Jersey or obtain
the same within two years of initial appointment, in accordance with
state statute, unless otherwise exempted by law.
C.
Duties; supervisions. The Superintendent shall be in charge and control
of the Department of Public Works and report directly to the Administrator.
In the event of the Superintendent's extended absence due to
disability or otherwise, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of
the Council, shall appoint a temporary successor to fill the position
until the Superintendent is able to return to work. During the Superintendent's
vacation time or sick leave, the Superintendent shall designate a
member of his/her department to assume his/her duties and powers and
shall notify the Administrator of such designation in writing. The
Superintendent of Public Works shall be in charge of and have supervision
over:
D.
Additional duties.
(1)
The Superintendent of Public Works may be requested to make minor
repairs to Borough roads and for the maintenance of police and fire
equipment. The Public Works Department shall assist all other departments,
committees, boards, and agencies, to the best of its ability and skill
sets, by providing skilled labor and knowledge.
(2)
The Superintendent shall discharge such other duties as the Administrator
may request from time to time, consistent with the duties specifically
set forth in this section.
There is hereby created the position of Foreman of the Department
of Public Works. The duties and responsibilities of the Foreman shall
include the following:
A.
As directed and delegated by the Public Works Superintendent, to
participate, supervise and direct at job and project sites the work
of the other employees of the Department of Public Works.
B.
In the event of the absence of the Public Works Superintendent due
to illness, vacation or otherwise, to perform such additional supervisory
duties and functions as may be assigned.
C.
To operate and supervise the operation of all equipment and vehicles
under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Public Works
in order to carry out the various public works projects and specific
jobs and tasks for which the Department of Public Works is responsible.
D.
To perform such other duties, assignments and work, including, but
not limited to, training and assisting other employees of the Department
on the performance of manual labor and the various other tasks as
are required of such other employees, in order to carry out the functions
and responsibilities of the Department of Public Works in an adequate,
efficient and timely fashion.
E.
To perform such other duties and tasks as may from time to time be
requested of the Foreman by the Public Works Superintendent.
There is hereby created the position of Water/Sewer Foreman
who shall supervise all water and sanitary sewer activities and who
shall be directly responsible to the Superintendent. The Water/Sewer
Foreman shall hold such qualifications as are established by the Borough
and shall have such duties and responsibilities as are delegated by
the Superintendent. The duties and responsibilities of the Water/Sewer
Foreman shall include the following:
A.
Under direction of the Superintendent, install, maintain, repair,
operate, administer and care for the Borough's water and sewer
systems and lines and appurtenances, including, but not limited to,
the installation, repair and replacement of water meters; location
and repair of water leaks and frozen pipes; provide and maintain such
reports and records as may be required in providing water and sewer
service to Borough residents; and conduct such tests as may be necessary
to properly operate and maintain the Borough's water and sewer
systems.
The titles of Public Works Operator and Public Works Laborer
are hereby created, and such appointments to each as may be deemed
necessary by the Mayor and Council shall be made from time to time.
Such personnel shall be under the supervision of the Superintendent
or the Foreman during the Superintendent's absence. Their qualifications
shall be in accordance with the job descriptions established for each
by the Borough and shall have such duties and responsibilities as
are required by their superiors to accomplish the goals and objectives
of the Department.
There shall be such other positions in the Department of Public
Works as may from time to time be established by the Borough Council
by providing a salary or rate of pay for same as part of the annual
Salary Ordinance,[1] or any amendment thereto.
When Borough property or infrastructure is damaged by a third
party due to accident, improper use or maintenance or similar circumstances,
the Superintendent, with the consent of the Administrator, may assign
members of the Public Works Department to make repairs, as needed,
to return the property to its original condition. Such repairs, when
necessary, shall be made at the expense of the third party causing
said damage. The hourly rate to be charged for repair or maintenance
work shall be $75 per hour for personnel plus an administrative fee
of $12 per hour. Additionally, reasonable and appropriate charges
for equipment and materials may also be charged to the responsible
persons or entities.
