[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough 4-14-1981
by Ord. No. 81-6 (Ch. 14 of the 1977 Code); amended in its
entirety 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-28.
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created and established the Department of Engineering.
The duties of the employees in said Department shall be those prescribed
by statute or ordinance and by such rules or regulations as the Township Committee
may from time to time by resolutions or ordinance adopt.
There shall be a Director of Engineering, appointed by the Township
Committee, directly responsible to the Township Administrator for the administration
of the Department of Engineering. The personnel of the Engineering Division,
all of whom shall be appointed by the Township Committee, shall consist of
the Township Engineer, and the position of the Assistant Township Engineer
and such additional personnel as shall from time to time be determined by
the Township Committee, with the advice of the Director of Engineering and
the Township Administrator.
The personnel of the Department of Engineering shall be full-time Township
employees, and, in addition, various personnel shall, as part of their duties,
be required to appear at various meetings of the Township Committee and Township
boards as required. Part-time help may be employed from time to time at the
discretions of the Township Committee.
A.
There shall be a Director of Engineering, appointed by
the Township Committee, directly responsible for the administration, operation
and management of the Department of Engineering, who shall report directly
to the Township Administrator.
B.
The qualifications of the Director of Engineering shall
be as follows:
(1)
Graduation from a four-year college or university with
a degree in civil engineering/technology.
(2)
Have a minimum of eight years' experience in the
civil engineering field.
(3)
Shall be a licensed professional engineer or certified
through the National Institute or Certification or Engineering Technologies.
(4)
Have a valid New Jersey driver's license.
(5)
Have proven administrative abilities based on previous
work experience.
C.
The duties of the Director of Engineering shall be as
follows:
(1)
Supervise and administer the activities of the Engineering
Department personnel.
(2)
Recommend various personnel actions, such as hiring,
promoting, demoting, disciplining and dismissing to the Township Committee.
(3)
Keep accurate records of all transactions and work of
his/her office, prepare budget recommendations for the Department and have
full charge and management of the properties and equipment belonging to or
assigned to the Engineering Department.
(4)
Prepare estimates and coordinate all capital improvements,
bonding ordinances and maintain an accurate updated progress of each capital
improvement item.
(5)
Review of all engineering department applications for
conformance to Township ordinance and acceptability of engineering design
standards.
(6)
Communicate as required with residents, developers and
individuals regarding proposed and existing projects.
(7)
Coordinate and inspect all road work and other construction
projects in the Township.
(8)
Supervise the preparation and maintenance of all Township
maps and specifications.
(9)
Attend limited meetings as requested by the Township
Committee relating to engineering issues. The use of a Township vehicle to
attend meetings will be made available.
(10)
In the absence of a separately designated individual
as director, an in-house Township Engineer can be designated and also serve
as Director of Engineering. If an in-house Township Engineer is hired, the
existing Director of Engineering, if not licensed as a professional engineer,
will automatically revert to the Assistant Township Engineer position.
(11)
Coordinate the activities of the Consultant Township
Engineer if an in-house Township Engineer is not appointed.
A.
There shall be a Township Engineer appointed by the Township
Committee who may be a full-time employee or consulting engineer, who shall
have charge of and shall be responsible for all municipal engineering for
the Township of Hillsborough and such of its boards and commissions as shall
be designated by resolution of the Township Committee from time to time.
B.
The qualifications of the Township Engineer shall be
as follows:
C.
The powers and duties of the Township Engineer shall
be as follows, to:
(1)
Review all applications for conformance to Township ordinances
and acceptability of engineering design.
(2)
Coordinate additional reviews as required and maintain
a follow-up procedure on items scheduled for action by the Township Committee
and the Planning Board.
(3)
Communicate as required with developers, residents and
other individuals regarding proposed and existing projects.
(4)
Coordinate and inspect all road work and other projects
in the Township.
(5)
Supervise the preparation and maintain all Township maps,
surveys and specifications.
(6)
Establish the amounts of all construction and maintenance
and performance bonds to be posted and determine when such bonds may be released
or reduced.
(7)
Report administratively to the Director of Engineering.
(8)
Attend meetings as requires by the Director.
A.
There shall be created a position of Assistant Township
Engineer who shall be under the supervision of the Township Engineer. He shall
be responsible for the operation of the Engineering Division in the Township
Engineer's absence.
B.
The qualifications of the Assistant Township Engineer
shall be as follows:
(1)
He/she shall be a licensed professional engineer or certified
through the National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies.
(2)
Graduation from a four-year college or university with
a college degree in civil engineering or any equivalent combination of education
and experience.
(3)
He shall have a minimum of five years' experience
in municipal engineering.
(4)
He shall be experienced in the preparation of plans and
drawings.
(5)
He shall be experienced in the construction inspection
process.
(6)
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing,
with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Township
officials and the general public; ability to conduct necessary engineering
research and compile comprehensive reports.
(7)
Possesses a valid driver's license issued by the
State of New Jersey.
C.
The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Township
Engineer shall be as follows, under the supervision of the Township Engineer
to:
(1)
Participate in construction inspection process from time
to time, to service field conditions, meet with the developers to discuss
field changes and otherwise review specific problems which arise during construction.
(2)
Assist with the review of development of applications
for conformance with Township ordinances and acceptability of engineering
design.
(3)
Coordinate the preparation of engineering plans and specifications,
coordinate required advertising for bids, review construction bids and make
necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors
and consultants, and the selection of criteria.
(4)
Assist the Township Engineer in the project management
or construction of municipal public works projects; oversee assigned projects
to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
(5)
Coordinate the preparation of reviews and updates of
storm drainage, street maps, data base and comprehensive plans.
(6)
Other related functions deemed necessary and appropriate
by the Township Engineer.
All of the personnel appointed to fill the herein above described offices
within the Department of Engineering shall receive such compensation as is
limited by the Salary Ordinance and set forth by resolution, as both may be
amended from time to time.
The Director of the Department of Engineering and the personnel in the
Department of Engineering shall not accept any outside employment and shall
devote their working hours solely to the duties of their office unless the
Township Committee shall by resolution otherwise provide.
Neither the Township Engineer nor his staff shall review plans prior
to a formal application having been made to the Planning Board.
Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the Township Committee
from hiring the services of a consulting engineer when, in its judgment, it
shall be required.
All original works and documents prepared by the Township Engineer in
the course of his duties shall belong to and be the property of the Township
of Hillsborough. Upon his resignation or removal from office, the Township
Engineer shall surrender forthwith to the Township Clerk all such original
works and documents and shall also surrender all maps, surveys, plans, specifications,
reports, studies and other papers in his hands belonging to the Township of
Hillsborough.
