A. 
There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which shall be the Director. Prior to his appointment, the Director shall be qualified by training or experience, or a combination thereof, for the duties of his office, and he may be required to hold a professional engineer's license in the State of New Jersey.
B. 
This Department shall consist of the following divisions:
[Amended 5-16-1979 by Ord. No. 18-79; 5-21-1980 by Ord. No. 8-80]
(1) 
Division of Engineering.
(2) 
Division of Roads.
(3) 
Division of Buildings and Grounds.
C. 
The Business Administrator of the Township of Jefferson may also serve as the Director of the Department of Public Works, if he shall be so appointed thereto by the Mayor of the Township, with the advice and consent of the Township Council. Said appointment thereto may be upon such terms and conditions as so set forth in the appointment, and any additional salary, if any, shall be set and determined by the Council of the Township of Jefferson.
[Added 11-15-1976 by Ord. No. 26-76]
A. 
Division established. Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Engineering, the head of which shall be the Township Engineer. This person may also serve as Director of the Department.
B. 
Powers and duties. The Division shall:
(1) 
Prepare, or cause to be prepared, plans and specifications for public works and improvements undertaken by the Township, either on force account or by public contract.
(2) 
Coordinate the activities of consulting engineers that may be retained from time to time by the Township in connection with the contractual responsibilities of such engineers and examine and reject or approve all vouchers submitted for work performed by contractors in accordance with improvement contracts entered into by the Township.
(3) 
Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans, specifications and operating records with respect to public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township and maintain and index as-built plans of all Township construction.
(4) 
Establish standards and procedures for the control, use and care of all Township-owned equipment, materials and supplies in the custody of the Department.
(5) 
Study and report upon the technical requirements of streetlighting and traffic control.
(6) 
Supervise and enforce the Township's interest in public contracts for fire hydrant service and streetlighting.
(7) 
Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township departments as required.
(8) 
Review all proposed preliminary and final subdivision plats and site plans to ensure their conformity with Chapter 435, Subdivision of Land, and with all other ordinances relating to land use requirements.
(9) 
Inspect and approve all improvements prior to the Land Use Board's granting subdivision approval or releasing any securities. The Land Use Board shall not act finally under Chapter 435, Subdivision of Land, or the Site Plan Ordinance unless and until the findings and recommendations of the Division of Engineering have been made a part of its public record.
[Amended 12-18-2019 by Ord. No. 19-28]
(10) 
Maintain the Tax Map for the Division of Assessments and be responsible for promptly recording thereon all changes in ownership from information as provided by law.
C. 
There is hereby established within the Division of Engineering the office of the Assistant Engineer. The Assistant Engineer shall be a licensed professional engineer of the State of New Jersey, and the position may be filled by the Director of the Department of Public Works if he or she may be so qualified. The Assistant Engineer shall have the right to perform all of the duties of the Municipal Engineer and shall have the right to certify any documentation required by law to be certified by the Municipal Engineer.
[Added 2-7-2001 by Ord. No. 5-01]
A. 
Division established. Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Roads, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Powers and duties. Under the supervision of the Director of the Department, the Division shall:
(1) 
Maintain and repair all Township streets, bridges, culverts and drains.
(2) 
Undertake and administer road construction projects, and road surfacing and resurfacing projects which are to be performed by the Department on force account.
(3) 
Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe condition for travel, free from obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice therefrom as required.
(4) 
Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs, lines and markers.
(5) 
Receive applications for and authorize street opening and driveway permits and administer the Township's ordinances relating to street and driveway openings.
(6) 
Provide, or supervise the provision for, the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the Township, in accordance with policies set by the Director.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former § 1A-34, Division of Utilities, which previously followed this section, was repealed 5-16-1979 by Ord. No. 18-79 and 5-21-1980 by Ord. No. 8-80. See now Art. XVII, Department of Utilities.
[Added 3-7-1977 by Ord. No. 1-77]
A. 
Division established. Within the Department of Public Works there shall be a Division of Buildings and Grounds, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Powers and duties. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Division shall:
(1) 
Operate and maintain public buildings and grounds owned and leased by the Township.
(2) 
Provide, or supervise the provision for, the care, maintenance and repair of the utilities within such buildings and grounds, such as heating, air conditioning, traffic signals, etc.
(3) 
Trim, plant and care for trees and municipal properties.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
(4) 
Provide custodial and janitorial services for all Township buildings.
(5) 
Administer municipally owned properties.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Former § 1A-34.1B(6), regarding maintenance of recreational areas and facilities, which previously followed this subsection, was deleted at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).