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Township of Ewing, NJ
Mercer County
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New Laws (12) Index Notes (3)
A. 
Within the Department of Administration, Finance and Public Works, there is established a Division of Public Works, which includes the following functions, each of which is headed by a superintendent or supervisor, except that the title of the engineer shall be "Township Engineer": Engineer, Roads, Recreation Maintenance and Sanitation.
B. 
The Mayor, with the advice and consent of Council, shall appoint a Township Engineer. The compensation of the Township Engineer shall be on a fixed fee basis or at an hourly rate and based upon actual time and expenses agreed upon prior to the rendering of the services. The Township Engineer shall not be compensated by receiving a percentage of a contract for which he renders services. The position of Township Engineer need not be full-time and shall be appointed pursuant to a professional services resolution adopted in accordance with New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law.
[Added 3-26-2002 by Ord. No. 02-10]
The Township Engineer (whether as an employee or as a paid consultant) shall supervise the engineering function and shall have the following duties:
A. 
Cooperate with the Superintendent of Roads in coordinating and planning for the maintenance and expansion of the roads of the Township and report annually on their status.
B. 
Prepare all plans and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township and certify satisfactory completion of work to authorize progress payment pursuant to appropriate contracts for work.
C. 
Provide maps, plans, specifications, surveys and records with respect to public property, works and facilities owned and operated by the Township.
D. 
Provide engineering services to the various departments, boards and agencies of the Township, as directed by the Business Administrator.
E. 
Issue such certifications as may be necessary and approve all bills with respect to work performed under the Engineer's supervision.
F. 
Prepare maps, plans and specifications and prepare or cause to be prepared surveys and maps, including the Tax Maps.
G. 
Review preliminary and final subdivision plans and site plans for conformity with this Code and advise the Planning Board as to such matters.
H. 
Inspect and recommend acceptance of construction activities which will be dedicated as public improvements to the Township.
I. 
Accept employment or engagement with the understanding that all papers, documents, memoranda, reports and other material relating to the administration and operation of engineering duties of the Township Engineer shall be and remain the property of the Township and that, upon termination of the Engineer's services with the Township, the Engineer shall forthwith surrender to any successor any and all such property and documents.
The Superintendent of Roads shall:
A. 
Maintain and repair all Township streets, bridges, culverts and drains within the Township.
B. 
Construct and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges, culverts and drains and treat road surfaces and resurface streets and roads according to such standards and schedules as directed by the Director of the Department.
C. 
Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe condition, free of obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice therefrom as required.
D. 
Receive applications for and issue street opening permits.
E. 
In consultation with the Township Engineer, make recommendations to the Director of the Department with respect to budget, personnel and equipment requirements and major road repairs.
F. 
Be responsible for the performance of the central maintenance functions of coordinating the use of Township-owned equipment and motor vehicles and servicing and assuring proper performance of trucks, automobiles and other motor vehicles and equipment used by the Township, as well as attachments thereto, including but not limited to snowplows.
G. 
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of the Department and as may be set forth in the applicable New Jersey Department of Personnel class specification.
The Municipal Parks Superintendent or Supervisor shall:
A. 
Be responsible for the repair and upkeep of all recreation fields and playgrounds within the Township, including the trimming of trees and maintenance of lawn areas.
B. 
Collection of all branches, trimmings and other lawn materials left curbside by residents for removal by the Township.
C. 
Make recommendations to the Director of the Department with respect to budget, personnel and equipment requirements.
D. 
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of the Department and as may be set forth in the applicable New Jersey Department of Personnel class specification.
The Superintendent of Sanitation Services shall:
A. 
Be responsible for the regularly scheduled curbside refuse pickup for residential and commercial entities within the boundaries of the Township, as well as any other Township collection obligations as directed by the Director of the Department of Administration, Finance and Public Works.
B. 
Provide, operate and maintain facilities for the collection and disposal of refuse and garbage at such times and in such manner as may be authorized by ordinance.
C. 
Make recommendations to the Director of the Department with respect to budget, personnel and equipment requirements.
D. 
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of the Department and as may be set forth in the applicable New Jersey Department of Personnel class specification.