Township of Long Beach, NJ Administration

Regular meetings. The Board of Commissioners shall organize on the first January public meeting following the regular quadrennial municipal election. At that meeting, or as soon thereafter as practical, the Board of Commissioners shall create all subordinate boards and appoint any officers that it deems necessary for the proper and official conduct of affairs of the Township. After the organization meeting, the Board of Commissioners shall meet regularly at least once a month on dates to be determined by resolution of the board.

[Amended 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C]

Special meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Commissioners may be held on call of the Mayor or any two Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:72-13.

Procedure. Except in cases where the Board of Commissioners provides otherwise by resolution, the proceedings at the meetings of the board shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

[Amended 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C]

Attendance. All regular and special meetings of the Board of Commissioners shall be open to the public.

Work sessions. The Board of Commissioners may convene at any time in informal work session for the study of Township business or to plan for the agenda of its future meetings. No persons other than those specifically invited by the Board to attend shall be permitted to be present at any such work session.

Quorum. A majority of all members of the Board of Commissioners shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting, but a lesser number than a quorum may adjourn the meeting. If no member of the Board is present 1/2 hour after the appointed time of any meeting, the Clerk shall adjourn the meeting.

All meetings of the Board of Commissioners shall be subject to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law.[1]

[Added 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C]

Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.

§ 5-3 Mayor.

[Amended 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C]

At the first January meeting following a local election, the Commissioners shall choose one of their number to preside at all meetings of the Board, and he or she shall be designated Mayor.

§ 5-4 Municipal Clerk.

[Amended 8-16-1974 by Ord. No. 74-12C; 9-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-36C; 1-8-2018 by Ord. No. 17-46C]

The Municipal Clerk shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners for a term of three years, shall receive tenure pursuant to the statutory requirements, and shall perform all duties and responsibilities pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 and all other applicable state laws and ordinances. The Municipal Clerk’s authority and duties shall include all duties and responsibilities set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 et seq. The Municipal Clerk may also designate in writing that the following specific classes of records be held by the following officers. Said written designation shall be effective until rescinded by the Municipal Clerk or by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.

The Municipal Clerk may designate the Municipal Land Use Clerk and/or the Municipal Land Use Board Secretary as the custodian of all subdivision and site plan bonds and guarantees.

The Municipal Clerk may designate the Administrative Clerk for the Construction Department and/or the Permit Clerk as the custodian of all construction-related bonds and guarantees not arising out of government contracts and the Local Public Contracts Law.

The Municipal Clerk may designate the Insurance Fund Commissioner and/or the CFO as the custodian of all public official bonds.

Not withstanding the potential designation of the foregoing officers as the custodian of the foregoing bonds and guarantees, the records relating to such bonds and guarantees shall be provided to the Municipal Clerk upon request.

§ 5-5 Deputy Municipal Clerk.

[Added 1-20-1995 by Ord. No. 95-1C]

Creation of Deputy Municipal Clerk and appointment thereto.

There is hereby created the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:9-135.

A Deputy Municipal Clerk shall be appointed by resolution of the governing body in its discretion. Such appointment shall be at will and otherwise for a term not to exceed one year, subject to annual reappointment at the discretion of the governing body.

The position of the Deputy Municipal Clerk shall be nontenured, and any appointee thereto shall serve only at the pleasure and discretion of the Township Board of Commissioners.

Compensation. The compensation for the position of Deputy Municipal Clerk shall be as agreed upon and set forth in the appointing resolution or other municipal document setting forth specific municipal official and employee rates. Said compensation shall be within the parameters of applicable salary ordinances.

Powers, duties and functions. In addition to any and all other functions and duties that are or may be legally performed by the person appointed to the office and position of Deputy Municipal Clerk in other capacities, the Deputy Municipal Clerk shall, during the absence or disability of the Municipal Clerk, have all the powers of the Municipal Clerk as provided in N.J.S.A. 40A:9-133 and 40A:9-135 and other applicable laws and shall perform the functions and duties of such office, including without limitation the execution of documents, which said execution of documents shall be in the name of the Deputy Municipal Clerk and shall have all the force and effect of execution by the Municipal Clerk.

Training, education and certification. The governing body may in its discretion require an appointee to the office and position of Deputy Municipal Clerk to engage in such training and education and obtain such certifications and the like as the municipal governing body may from time to time deem fit. The governing body may, in its discretion, require such activity as a condition of appointment.

Residency not required. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:60-6b(3), the Deputy Municipal Clerk is exempt from the requirement of residency within the Township of Long Beach.

§ 5-6 Administrative organization.

Departments generally. The administrative functions, powers and duties of the Board of Commissioners shall be allocated among the following departments:

Department of Revenue and Finance.

Department of Public Affairs and Public Safety.

Department of Parks, Public Property and Public Works.

Commissioners assigned to departments. At the first regular meeting after the election of its members, the Board of Commissioners shall designate by majority vote one Commissioner to be director of each department. At such meeting the Board of Commissioners shall examine the various departments and divisions within departments and shall by resolution make such reallocation of divisions within departments as it deems desirable. When such reallocation has been duly made by resolution, the divisions so allocated shall be deemed to fall within the departments to which they have been so allocated, notwithstanding any other provisions of this code.

Jurisdiction of Board of Commissioners over department. The Board of Commissioners shall determine the powers and duties to be performed by each department and shall assign to each department the powers and duties which it deems appropriate. The Board may assign particular officers and employees to one or more departments and may require any officer or employee to perform duties in two or more departments if the work required in each department is similar in character.

Appointments. Whenever an appointment is made either by the Board of Commissioners or a director for which no other term is provided by law, the term of office shall be for one year.

§ 5-7 Department of Revenue and Finance.

Director. The Director of the Department of Revenue and Finance shall supervise the work of the Department and its division.[1]

Editor's Note: Former § 2-6.2, Treasurer, which immediately followed this subsection, was deleted 11-19-1982 by Ord. No. 82-22C.

Division of Taxation. Within the Department of Revenue and Finance there shall be a Division of Taxation, the head of which shall be the Tax Collector. The Tax Collector shall be appointed by the Director of Revenue and Finance for a four-year term beginning on January 1 of the year of appointment. The Tax Collector shall hold a state-issued certification as a certified tax collector.

[Amended 9-16-2005 by Ord. No. 05-23C]

Job summary. Under the general direction of the Commissioner of Revenue and Finance shall perform such work as may be necessary for the proper and expedient collection of taxes, as required by N.J.S.A. 54:4, N.J.S.A. 54:5 and N.J.S.A. 54-56 and other statutes as they relate to municipal tax collection. The normal work schedule will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and overtime as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Supervise the preparation and delivery of tax bills in accordance with state law. Supervise the receipt of all tax payments and verify the accuracy of the payments; charge and receive penalties according to law. Ensure timely deposits as required by state law. Supervise the preparation of reports to the governing body regarding collection of taxes. Supervise the enforcement of the collection of municipal liens, by tax sale as required by N.J.S.A. 54:5 and forward for foreclosure a list of all tax liens held by the Township to the Township Solicitor. Supervise the flow of information relative to the Tax Assessor. Maintain the tax duplicate and make all adjustments to computer records. Supervise the preparation of the Tax Collector’s budget and administer the day-to-day operations of the office. Make and certify or delegate and supervise certified searches for tax and other liens of real property as may be authorized by law and collect for the Township the fee required by law for such searches.

Requirements. Possess and maintain a current, valid state-issued tax collector certificate with no lapses for the duration of employment with the Township by accumulating approved continued education credits through conferences and seminars, CEU’s, and/or renewals. Possess considerable knowledge of the statutes governing the collection of taxes in the municipalities of the State of New Jersey. Shall have performed at least two years of municipal tax collection with some general municipal departmental supervision experience.

Tax Assessor.

Within the Department of Revenue and Finance there shall be a Tax Assessor who shall be appointed by the director for a term of four years commencing on July 1 of the year in which he is appointed. The Tax Assessor shall have all powers of a Board of Tax Assessors under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148.1.[2]

[Amended 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C]

Editor's Note: The paragraph that immediately followed this subsection, regarding the Junior Assistant Tax Assessor, added 11-15-1976 by Ord. No. 76-18C, was deleted 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C.

On and after July 1, 1971, no person may be an Assessor unless he or she holds a Tax Assessor certificate. This requirement shall not apply to anyone who has served in office continuously from July 1, 1967. He or she shall:

Have, perform and discharge all the functions, powers and duties prescribed by law for a Municipal Assessor.

Maintain adequate assessment records of each separate parcel of real property assessed or exempted and establish and maintain files, records and procedures required for the evaluation and assessment of personal property pursuant to law.

Maintain a current Tax Map of the Township as a public record and cause to be recorded on it all changes in ownership or character of the real property assessed, employing for the purpose the facilities of other departments as provided by the code.

Chief Financial Officer.

[Added 1-20-1989 by Ord. No. 89-4C; 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C; 9-16-2005 by Ord. No. 05-23C; 4-4-2016 by Ord. No. 16-10C[3]; 9-15-2016 by Ord. No. 16-36C]

There is hereby created the position of Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Long Beach. The CFO shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Revenue and Finance for the period as provided by law (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.13). Said appointee shall hold a municipal finance officer certification issued pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 1971 (N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.1 et seq.).

Job summary. Under direction of the Director of Revenue and Finance manages the financial operation of the Township through reviewing expenditures for compliance with budget policies and law, verifying accuracy of processed fiscal actions, estimating revenues and expenditures, monitoring internal financial controls, developing budgeting systems, and issuing bonds and notes; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Posts numerical transactions to ledgers and worksheets or delegates and oversees same with staff. Determines investment strategy for funds. Determines expenditures and allocations, performs budgetary preparation. Approves transfer of monies from accounts and allocates payments to appropriate accounts. Applies accounting principles and established security procedures. Identifies cash position, fund requirements and funding sources; estimates revenues and expenditures. Authorizes purchases and purchase orders. Monitors payroll for accuracy of deductions, contributions, or salary rates. Instructs staff on policies and procedures. Examines documents for adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Monitors internal financial controls. Takes responsibility for reconciliation of accounts. Reviews local government bond and debt authorizations. Develops and prepares annual, quarterly, and monthly reports of revenues and expenditures. Compiles formal financial statements. Develops offering statements for bond and note issuance and conducts sales. Works closely with Municipal Auditor keeping same informed of Township financial matters. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual equipment and information systems used by the agency. Maintain custody of leases below the prevailing bid threshold as set by the State of New Jersey.

Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection D, Disbursements, and redesignated former Subsection E as Subsection D.

Certifying and Approval Officer.

[Added 4-4-2016 by Ord. No. 16-10C]

Within the Department of Revenue and Finance, there shall be appointed a Certifying and Approval Officer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17, who the Board of Commissioners shall appoint by annual resolution, which appointment shall be effective through the end of the calendar year during which the resolution was adopted, and the Board of Commissioners shall make the appointment from one of the following Township Officers: Chief Financial Officer; Business Administrator; or Municipal Clerk.

The Board of Commissioners may further appoint by annual resolution, which appointment shall be effective through the end of the calendar year during which the resolution was adopted, either the Chief Financial Officer, the Business Administrator, or the Municipal Clerk as the emergency/substitute Certifying and Approval Officer ("Acting Approval Officer"). The Acting Approval Officer shall be authorized to act in place of the Certifying and Approval Officer in the event that the Certifying and Approval Officer is unable to perform his/her duties for a period of at least five consecutive business days. On the return of the Certifying and Approval Officer from the aforesaid leave, the Acting Approval Officer's duties shall cease.

The Certifying and Approval Officer, or, the Acting Approval Officer, as the case may be, shall possess the authority set forth in and granted by N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17 and in Chapter 25 of the Township Code.

Transportation Department. The Transportation Department of the Township of Long Beach shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioner of Revenue and Finance. The Transportation Department shall consist of such supervisor(s), dispatcher(s), clerk(s), drivers, and other personnel as the Board of Commissioners from time to time shall deem necessary. Township shall engage, hire, and pay such staff and other personnel as shall be required.

[Added 4-3-2017 by Ord. No. 17-10C]

The Commissioner of Revenue and Finance ("Commissioner") and his/her designee ("supervisor"), who shall be selected from the Township Administrator, Chief of Police, or Captain of Police, shall control, direct, and supervise the operations of the Transportation Department.

The Commissioner shall annually select certain supervisor(s) or other such personnel, who shall report to the Commissioner and his/her designee and shall supervise the day-to-day operations of the Municipal Transportation System, including, but not limited to, compliance with Chapter 111, shuttle assignment(s), routes, scheduling, vehicle maintenance, communications, and departmental personnel.

Authority and duties of the supervisor. Subject to the authority, control, and supervision of the Commissioner, the authority and duties of the supervisor are as follows:

Shall determine the required qualifications of the drivers and other personnel, and shall set forth the scope and nature of their duties and hours of employment.

Shall report to the Commissioner or his/her designee and shall supervise and direct personnel pursuant to and in accordance with the direction of the Commissioner.

Shall supervise the operating of the Municipal Transportation System in accordance with Chapter 111.

Duties of the Transportation Department. The Transportation Department shall:

Adequately staff the Transportation Building for the on-season and off-season, as necessary;

Oversee the maintenance and good working condition of the Municipal Transportation System vehicle fleet;

Prepare shuttle routes and schedules;

Ensure adequate staffing of the Transportation Office and Vehicle Operators as the schedule requires;

Communicate, receive, respond and provide information to the public or other interested persons; and

Otherwise fulfill the duties set forth in this section and as required by Chapter 111.

Licensing/training. The Township shall require each operator of the shuttles to possess a New Jersey CDL license. The Township may provide and/or require any personnel to obtain any additional training and/or certifications as deemed necessary.

§ 5-8 Department of Public Affairs and Public Safety.

Police Department. The Police Department of the Township of Long Beach as heretofore established shall be continued without interruption and shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioner of Law and Public Safety, which is the appropriate authority as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118. The Police Department shall consist of such officers, patrolmen and other members as the Board of Commissioners from time to time shall deem necessary for the preservation of peace and good order within the Township and as are authorized pursuant to law.

[Amended 4-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-7C]

The police force shall consist of such number of regular police officers as the Board of Commissioners may fix from time to time. Each police officer shall be of such age as shall be provided by statute at the time of appointment and shall be a citizen of the United States and shall be a resident of the Township at least through his/her probationary period. The Board of Commissioners has determined that police officers shall reside within reasonable proximity of the Township in order to properly fulfill their duties.

[Amended 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C]

Requirements.

Each applicant for appointment to the police department of the Township shall have the following qualifications:

Be sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police and Fire Fighter's Retirement System of New Jersey that the applicant, or appointee, is eligible to membership in the retirement system.

[Amended 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C]

Take and pass a civil service examination for the position, if so required by the statutes of the State of New Jersey or the rules of the Civil Service Commission of New Jersey.

Shall pass such medical and psychiatric examinations as are directed and requested by the Commissioner of Public Affairs and Safety or the Chief of Police, under their direction.

Be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.

Be of good moral character.

[6]

Shall not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.

[7]

Serve a probationary period, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:17B-68, pending his or her successful completion of the course at the New Jersey State Municipal Police School, or such other qualified school recognized and approved by the New Jersey State Police Training Commission.

No person shall be permitted to take a police training course unless he or she holds a probationary or temporary appointment as a police officer in the Township, and such appointee shall be entitled to a leave of absence with pay during the period of the police training course.

Duties. The duties of several members and officers of the police force shall be those prescribed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, the ordinances of the Township and the rules and regulations that may from time to time be prescribed as promulgated by the appropriate authority and approved by resolution of the governing body. Pursuant to the authority contained in N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118, the Commissioner of Law and Public Safety is hereby designated as the appropriate authority for the promulgation of rules and regulations for the Police Department.

[Amended 2-16-2007 by Ord. No. 07-06C]

Rank. The Police Department shall consist of officers who shall bear the following positions and rank in the order set forth in the below Table of Organization and as the Board of Commissioners by ordinance may designate. The senior ranking officer on duty on any shift shall be in charge of the Department during the shift unless relieved by an officer of higher rank.

[Amended 8-16-1974 by Ord. No. 74-12C; 7-2-1976 by Ord. No. 76-9C; 2-19-1982 by Ord. No. 82-2C; 6-2-1989 by Ord. No. 89-28C; 10-21-1994 by Ord. No. 94-36C; 4-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-7C; 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C; 2-7-2003 by Ord. No. 03-02C; 2-16-2007 by Ord. No. 07-06C; 12-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-56C; 5-20-2011 by Ord. No. 11-16C; 3-2-2012 by Ord. No. 12-04C; 2-1-2013 by Ord. No. 13-01C; 8-16-2013 by Ord. No. 13-29C]

	Number	Position
	1	Police Chief
	2	Captains
	4	Lieutenants
	6	Sergeants
	27	Patrolmen
	1	Director Communications Center
	2	Senior Telecommunications Operators
	7	Telecommunications Operators
	1	Principal Clerk Typist
	1	Senior Clerk Typist

Police Chief. The Police Chief shall be the executive and supervisory officer of the Police Department. In the event that the position of Chief of Police is vacated as a result of death, illness, incapacity, or any other reason, the Captain shall temporarily assume the position of Acting Chief of Police. In the event the Board of Commissioners appoints more than one Captain, it shall designate the Captain who will temporarily assume the position of Acting Chief of Police.

[Amended 3-7-2022 by Ord. No. 22-07C]

Captain.

Lieutenants.

Sergeants.

Police officers.

Director Communications Center. Subject to § 5-8A(3), the Director of the Communications Center has charge of all activities of a communications center and is responsible for the overall planning, review, and implementation of the entire communication system; may supervise staff as needed; does related work as required.

Senior Public Safety Telecommunicators. Subject to § 5-8A(3), this position would entail taking the lead in receiving and responding to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical, or other emergency services, and/or dispatches appropriate units to response sites, organizing, scheduling and assigning work and managing subordinates, and related work as required.

Communications operators.

(i)

The Board of Commissioners may appoint, from time to time, Class I and Class II special law enforcement officers (currently defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.11) as authorized by and in accordance with New Jersey statutes (currently N.J.S.A. 40A:14-118 and 40A:14-146.10 et seq.), as same may be later amended, for terms not exceeding one year. The said Class I and Class II special law enforcement officers shall possess and exercise all the powers and duties provided by said statutes, to the extent authorized by the Chief of Police, during their term in office, but shall not be considered or continued as regular members of the Police Department. They shall not be entitled to tenure or to the benefits of a classified employee in the New Jersey Department of Personnel and shall enjoy only that hourly pay and/or benefits as the Board of Commissioners may grant.

The Director of Public Affairs and Safety is hereby authorized to hire as many Class I and Class II special police officers as he or she shall deem necessary to enforce the state and local laws during the summer season when the increase of population cannot be controlled by the regular police officers, subject, however, to the availability of budgetary funds. Class I and Class II special police officers shall be hired in accordance with the various requirements of the Special Law Enforcement Officers Act, P.L. 1985, c. 439.[1]

[Added 6-2-1989 by Ord. No. 89-28C]

Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:14-146.8 et seq.

(Reserved)[2]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection A(6) was redesignated as Subsection A(7) 9-11-2017 by Ord. No. 17-33C.

[3]Employment of police officers in an off-duty capacity.

[Added 2-1-2002 by Ord. No. 02-01C; 2-6-2004 by Ord. No. 04-02C; 5-9-2014 by Ord. No. 14-14C]

PLAINCLOTHES SURVEILLANCE OFFICER

Definitions. As used in this subsection, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated.

OFF-DUTY EMPLOYMENT

Any extra duty employment performed by a police officer when he/she is not scheduled for a shift of duty by the Township Police Department and that is conditioned on the actual or potential use of law enforcement powers by the police officer employee.

OUTSIDE EMPLOYER

Any individual, partnership, corporation, business entity, or other organization or entity located either within or outside of the Township of Long Beach, other than the Township, which employs a police officer or police officers to perform the services of a security guard, traffic control officer, and/or plainclothes surveillance officer; however, police officers shall not be employed by any liquor-licensed establishments.

A position of employment involving the wearing and/or carrying of a Township Police Department police badge and/or the carrying of a firearm or other dangerous weapon as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1.

POLICE OFFICER

Any class of police officer of the Township Police Department.

SECURITY GUARD

A position of employment involving the wearing of a Township Police Department uniform and/or the carrying of a firearm or other dangerous weapon as defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1.

TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER

A position of employment involving the wearing of a Township Police Department police uniform while directing traffic within or outside the Township.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE

All forms of workers' compensation insurance as set forth in N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq., including self-insurance.

Application and initial authorization. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection A(7)(d) of this section, any outside employer desiring to retain the services of police officers for off-duty employment shall be required to complete and file the prescribed forms of application for temporary and annual off-duty employment with the Police Department, whichever is applicable. The applications shall be in the form of contracts required by this subsection and shall be approved or disapproved by the Chief of Police or through his/her designee if it is the opinion of the Police Department that such employment would not be inconsistent with the efficient functioning and good reputation of the Police Department and would not unreasonably endanger or threaten the safety of the police officer or police officers who are to perform the off-duty employment. In the event that the Chief of Police or his/her designee provides initial approval to the application/contract, it shall be provided to the Municipal Clerk with the Police Department's written approval for review and approval by the Municipal Clerk, the Chief Financial Officer, and/or the Insurance Fund Commissioner in accordance with the requirements of this subsection. No contract filed by an outside employer shall be considered a legally binding contract as provided in Subsection A(7)(f) of this section.

Contract and payment requirements. Any outside employer desiring to retain the services of police officers for off-duty employment shall be required to enter into a written contract with Township, at the Township's sole discretion, which shall be in the prescribed forms for temporary and annual contracts, adopted and revised from time to time by the Municipal Clerk in his/her discretion, which shall be available at the Police Department, and which shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions, and shall otherwise comply with the requirements of this subsection.

The nature of the duties to be performed by the police officers for the outside employer, the location(s) where the duties are to be performed, and the dates and hours of the off-duty employment.

Off-duty employment shall be a minimum of four hours per police officer.

Cancellation of off-duty employment with less than 24 hours' notice shall result in the outside employer's liability for payment of the minimum of four hours of employment per police officer and all administrative and other fees and costs required pursuant to Subsection A(7)(h) of this section.

The fees and costs and payment of same for the off-duty employment shall comply with Subsection A(7)(h) and (i) of this section.

The outside employer's acknowledgment and compliance with the insurance requirements and indemnification requirements set forth in Subsection A(7)(k), (l) and (m) of this section.

[6]

A clause adopting and incorporating by reference as if set forth fully therein this subsection in its entirety.

Bids and contract awards. Any and all bid specifications advertised pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law by the Township shall comply with and include the requirements set forth in this subsection, including inclusion and the required execution and return of the prescribed forms for temporary and annual contracts, whichever is applicable, when the use of police officers for off-duty employment is required for the services and work to be performed by the bidder (i.e., outside employer).

Off-duty employment with municipalities. Other municipalities seeking to retain police officers for off-duty employment for outside employers contracted with by those municipalities shall comply with this subsection, where applicable, including, but not limited to, Subsection A(7)(a) of this section and the use of the prescribed forms for temporary and annual contracts set forth in Subsection A(7)(b) of this section. Where another municipality, however, is charging higher hourly rates for police officer compensation to an outside employer than those set forth in Subsection A(7)(h) of this section, that other municipality shall be required to remit payment to the Township pursuant to the terms of its contract with the outside employer at the higher hourly rate of compensation for police officers. Under no circumstances shall another municipality remit payment to the Township at hourly rates and other administrative costs and fees lower than those adopted pursuant to Subsection A(7)(h) of this section.

Execution of contracts. The Municipal Clerk is authorized to execute the contracts and contractually bind the Township for off-duty employment on behalf of the Township pursuant to and in accordance with the terms set forth in this subsection.

Eligibility and scheduling. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall assign a police officer or police officers as scheduling officer(s) to organize, regulate, and oversee all off-duty employment details for eligible police officers. The Chief of Police or the designated officer shall ensure compliance with the following:

The police officers permitted to provide off-duty employment are in good standing with the Police Department. Police officers who are on medical or other leave due to sickness, temporary disability, or an on-duty injury shall not be able to engage in off-duty employment.

Compliance with this policy, all applicable Township codes and ordinances, Police Department rules and regulations, policies, and procedures, and other applicable contracts, agreements, laws, and regulations.

Notwithstanding any other regulations and/or contracts, that there is equitable opportunity for all eligible police officers within the Police Department to avail themselves of such off-duty employment. To assist in this matter, an annual list, beginning with the first day and month of the calendar year, will be maintained which shall reflect the date, time, and nature of off-duty employment available. That list will additionally reflect the following:

[a]

The names of the police officers who are offered the opportunity to work off-duty employment.

[b]

The names of the police officers who are assigned to and who have worked the off-duty employment.

Repeated denials, however, by a police officer who has been offered off-duty employment do not encumber or obligate the Police Department with the continuing obligation to ensure equitable distribution of off-duty employment opportunities to those police officers who repeatedly deny opportunities for off-duty employment.

Rates for fees and costs. All outside employers shall pay to the Township such hourly sums for the payment of the compensation for the off-duty employment of the police officers, and any other administrative fees and costs at specific rates or in percentage amounts, including, but not limited to, contributions towards insurance, overhead, out-of-pocket expenses for the police officers by the Township, contributions to social security and other benefits payable to police officers, and costs at specific rates or in percentage amounts for Township-owned equipment and vehicles, all of the aforesaid which may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Township for off-duty employment. All fees and costs shall be deposited into an escrow account established by the Township. The Township shall remit to the police officers of the Police Department performing such duties the hourly rate set for their specific services as set by the resolution from the funds on deposit in the escrow account.

(i)

Escrow account.

The payment of 100% of the estimated amount due to the Township for the off-duty employment from the outside employer, which shall be set forth in the contracts, shall be paid to the Township in advance of providing any police officer for off-duty employment, except in the case of an emergency situation as determined by the Chief of Police. The amounts shall be paid to the Chief Financial Officer into a separate escrow account dedicated to off-duty employment funds. The amount deposited into the escrow account shall be in an amount sufficient to cover the rates of compensation and administrative fees and costs set forth in this subsection for the total estimated hours of service.

If the amount required to be deposited with the Township exceeds $10,000, an escrow deposit of $10,000 shall be required. Said deposit of $10,000 shall be maintained at that threshold level by the outside employer until such time as the amount required to be deposited for all remaining services on any given project shall be less than $10,000, at which time the escrow account need not be maintained at the threshold level of $10,000.

[a]

The outside employer requesting off-duty employment services shall be responsible for ensuring that sufficient funds remain in the escrow account in order to avoid any interruption of services.

[b]

In the event the funds in such an escrow account should become depleted, services of off-duty employment provided by the police officers shall cease and requests for further or future services shall not be performed or posted until additional funds have been deposited in the escrow account in the manner prescribed above.

State, county, municipal bodies and agencies, public schools, and public utilities shall be exempt from the requirements for the posting of an escrow deposit.

In the event that contractors awarded contracts through public bidding in accordance with Subsection A(7)(d) fail to maintain sufficient funds in the escrow amounts for the off-duty employment of police officers, the Township may make the deposits of the estimated and/or actual amounts required for the payment of off-duty employment directly into the escrow account of the funds payable and owed to Township contractors that were awarded bids. The aforesaid payments made to the Township contractors which include a set off of amounts due shall include written notice advising of the deduction from the Township's payment to the contractor and the deposit of the funds into the escrow account for the off-duty employment of police officers.

The Chief Financial Officer may modify the escrow requirements set forth in this subsection for off-duty employment assignments that are part of awards made through public bidding based upon an outside employer's history of reliable payment or other indications of prompt and timely payment and in accordance with the laws regarding the use and expenditures of public funds.

(j)

Payment of invoices. Any invoice from the Township for any balance due, or a credit for any refund, if any, shall be issued by the Chief Financial Officer. Payments due shall be made within 10 days of receipt of the invoice from the Township.

(k)

Insurance requirements. Except where otherwise provided in Subsection A(7)(m) of this section, no outside employer shall employ police officers for any off-duty employment without having first filed with the Municipal Clerk the following certificates of insurance, which shall be provided to the Municipal Clerk and shall not be deemed filed or approved unless such certificates have been approved in writing by the Insurance Fund Commissioner after consultation with the Township Risk Management Consultant or an authorized representative of the Township's insurer, if necessary.

Certificate of insurance evidencing the existence of comprehensive general liability insurance covering the outside employer in the minimum coverage amount of $1,000,000 for any one claim and $2,000,000 for any aggregate claim. In addition, the certificate of general liability insurance in the aforesaid amounts shall name the Township, its officials, employees, and police officers as additional insureds for the off-duty employment of police officers.

Certificate of insurance evidencing the existence of automobile liability insurance covering the outside employer in the minimum amount of $500,000 for any one claim.

Certificate of insurance evidencing the existence of workers' compensation insurance covering the outside employer at the "statutory limits."

(l)

Indemnification. The outside employer shall sign as part of the off-duty employment contract a hold-harmless and indemnification agreement setting forth that the outside employer shall release, defend, and indemnify the police officers, the Chief of Police, the Police Department, the Township, and the Township Board of Commissioners, and any agent, officer, and/or employee of the Township and save them harmless from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees, without regard to fault, in connection with, relating to, or arising out of any acts or omissions by the police officers in performing the off-duty employment or in connection with or arising out of the off-duty employment contract between the outside employer and the Township for such off-duty employment.

(m)

Discretionary waivers of insurance and indemnification requirements. Notwithstanding the insurance and indemnification requirements set forth in Subsection A(7)(k) and (l) of this section, an outside employer may employ police officers for off-duty employment without the filing of a certificate of workers' compensation insurance, as provided in Subsection A(7)(k)[3] of this section, and/or without automobile liability insurance, as provided in Subsection A(7)(k)[2] of this section, and/or pursuant to revised indemnification terms at the discretion of and upon the written approval of both the Insurance Fund Commissioner and Township Risk Management Consultant or an authorized representative of the Township's insurer. There shall be, however, no discretion to waive the requirements for general liability insurance, as provided in Subsection A(7)(k)[1] of this section, except where the outside employer provides proof of homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance in certain circumstances that are deemed appropriate and approved in writing by the Insurance Fund Commissioner and Township Risk Management Consultant or an authorized representative of the Township's insurer.

(n)

Emergency situations and police officer duties. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall have the authority to order any police officers engaged in off-duty employment to respond to an emergency situation within the Township. The Chief of Police or his/her designee shall also have the right to order any off-duty employment to be terminated whenever said assignment creates an unacceptable risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the police officers assigned to the off-duty employment and/or the citizens of the Township. In the event that a police officer is assigned to an emergency situation, the Chief of Police or his/her designee shall make note of said emergency situation, as well as the time said officer was removed from the off-duty employment. In any situation where officers are called to an emergency situation, the outside employer shall not be responsible for the payment of the officer's hourly rate, administrative fee, or any other fees and costs to the Township until such time as said police officers and/or equipment returns to the assignment with the outside employer, except that the outside employer shall be liable for all time the police officers actually worked during their off-duty employment up to and until being reassigned to the emergency situation. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, police officers assigned to off-duty employment shall take "police action" in response to any serious police matter coming to their attention at any time and are additionally expected to respond to emergency situations in the Township if the off-duty employment is within the immediate area.

(o)

Control of police officer conduct and uniforms. All police officers who work off-duty employment shall do so under the auspices and control of the Police Department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. All police officers working off-duty employment shall be attired as prescribed by the Police Department's uniform policy. Police officers shall be attired in the requisite and appropriate uniform or "plain clothes" that is determined to be best suited by the Chief of Police for the nature of the off-duty employment.

(p)

Off-duty employment and pension and overtime. Wages earned by police officers for off-duty employment shall not be applied toward the pension benefits of the police officer so employed, nor shall hours worked for the off-duty employment be considered in any way compensable as overtime payable by the Township.

(q)

Violations and penalties. Any outside employer and its/his/her principals, employees, and agents who employ police officers for off-duty employment without first having complied with the requirements of this subsection shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000, to imprisonment for a term of not to exceed 90 days, or to community service of not more than 90 days, or any combination of fine, imprisonment, and community service as determined and in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge. The continuation of such violations for each successive day shall constitute a separate offense, and the person or persons allowing or permitting the continuation of the violation may be punishable as provided above for each separate offense. The violation of any provision of this subsection shall be subject to abatement summarily by restraining order injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(r)

Additional responsibilities of police officers. Any police officer who accepts or continues off-duty employment with an outside employer who has not complied with the requirements of this subsection shall be deemed in violation of the rules and regulations of the Police Department and shall be subject to appropriate discipline. Police officers shall, prior to accepting or continuing off-duty employment, ascertain from the outside employer, whether existing or prospective, whether it has complied with the provisions of this subsection. If the outside employer has not yet complied, the police officer shall not accept the off-duty employment.

Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(6), Leaves of absence with pay, was repealed 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C. This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection A(7) as Subsection A(6).

Division of Law.

Township Attorney. Within the Department of Public Affairs and Public Safety there shall be a Division of Law, the head of which shall be the Township Attorney. He shall be appointed by the Director for the term of one year. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term only. He or she shall be an attorney at law of the State of New Jersey but need not be a resident of the Township.

Powers and duties of Attorney. The Attorney shall have the powers and perform the duties required for the office of Township Attorney by general law or ordinance of the Township.

Assistant and Special Assistant Township Attorneys. There shall be an Assistant Township Attorney and, when necessary, a Special Assistant Township Attorney. The Special Assistant Attorney shall have all the powers and duties of the Assistant in his absence or disability.

Public Defender. There shall be established the position of Public Defender, who shall be the Director of the Office of the Public Defender of the Township and shall be an attorney at law of New Jersey. His or her duties shall be to defend indigent defendants charged with disorderly conduct offenses or serious motor vehicle violations.

Township Prosecutor.

There shall be created in the Township the position of Township Prosecutor, who shall be a licensed attorney at law of the State of New Jersey.

Terms of office. The Township Prosecutor shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners for the term of one year, effective as of January 1 of each year, and until December 31 of the same year, and until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor.

Duties. The Township Prosecutor shall appear in the Municipal Court of the Township on behalf of the State of New Jersey or the Township of Long Beach, in any case therein pending, once a month, upon the request of the Municipal Court Judge or upon directive of the administration.

He or she shall exercise the powers and duties as are assigned to the office by the statutes of New Jersey, the rules governing the courts of New Jersey and such other authority as may be assigned by the administration.

Division of Inspections.

[Amended 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C]

Division generally. Within the Department of Public Affairs and Public Safety, there shall be a Division of Inspections which shall contain a Code Enforcement Officer.

Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed by the Director and shall be a person qualified by training, experience and licensure for the position. Under the supervision of the Director of Public Affairs and Public Safety, the Code Enforcement Officer shall serve as the Building Inspector and shall:

Enforce the provisions of the Building Code[4] of the Township and perform all other duties prescribed by the Board of Commissioners by ordinance or resolution. The Code Enforcement Officer or his or her authorized representative may enter any building or premises for the purpose of inspection or to prevent violation of the Building Code, upon presentation of proper credentials.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 64, Building Construction.

Keep a record of all proceedings in his or her office and a book of all complaints made to him or her as Building Inspector, which shall be open for inspection by the Director and the Board of Commissioners and shall be the property of the Township.

Report each month to the Director and the Commissioners in writing on all permits issued by him or her, with the estimated cost of work for which permits were issued during the preceding months and a statement of all fees received by him or her.

Make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for improvement in the enforcement of the Building Code and any other code or ordinance which he or she is responsible for enforcing.

Inspect all plans and specifications to determine that they comply with the provisions of Chapter 64, Building Construction, and all ordinances of Long Beach Township and with the laws of the State of New Jersey; to inspect all work in the course of erection or alteration; to perform all the functions of a Building Inspector.

Issue the necessary permits for all work covered by Chapter 64, Building Construction, and pass upon questions relative to the mode, manner of construction or material to be used.

Ordinary repairs to buildings may be made without application or notice to the Code Enforcement Officer, but such repairs shall not include the removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support or removal or change of any required means of egress or rearrangements of parts of a structure affecting the exit requirements. The remodeling of any interior shall require a permit. The construction of additional rooms in the interior shall also require a permit.[5]

Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, Division of Welfare, which immediately followed, was repealed 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C.

Beach Patrol. The Beach Patrol of the Township of Long Beach shall be under the jurisdiction and control of the Commissioner of Law and Public Safety. The Beach Patrol shall consist of such lifeguards, badge checkers, and other personnel as the Board of Commissioners from time to time shall deem necessary. The Township shall engage, hire, and pay such lifeguards and other personnel as shall be required.

[Added 2-6-2017 by Ord. No. 17-03C]

The Commissioner of Law and Public Safety ("Commissioner") and his/her designee ("supervisor"), who shall be the Township Administrator, Municipal Clerk, or the Deputy Municipal Clerk, shall control, direct, and supervise the operations of the Beach Patrol.

The Commissioner shall annually select certain lifeguards to be lifeguard supervisors, who shall report to the Commissioner and supervisor and shall supervise the day-to-day operations, lifeguards, badge checkers, and other Beach Patrol personnel at the beach.

Authority and duties of the supervisor and lifeguard supervisors. Subject to the authority, control, and supervision of the Commissioner, the authority and duties of the supervisor and lifeguard supervisor are as follows:

The supervisor shall determine the required qualifications of the lifeguards, badge checkers, and other personnel, and shall set forth the scope and nature of their duties and hours of employment, except that all lifeguards shall be required to be lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certified.

The supervisor and lifeguard supervisors shall set the hours of supervised public recreation at the beach and regulate and control the beachfront pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 51 of the Township Code.

The lifeguard supervisors shall report to the supervisor and Commissioner and shall supervise and direct the lifeguards, badge checkers, and other personnel pursuant to and in accordance with the direction of the Commissioner and Supervisor.

Duties of the Beach Patrol. During the summer months, the Beach Patrol shall:

Provide lifeguard protection for the protected beaches within the Township during the summer months;

Enforce Chapter 51 of the Township Code;

Sell beach badges;

Check beach goers to ascertain that they are wearing beach badges; and

Otherwise fulfill the duties set forth in this section.

Authority and duties of lifeguards. Lifeguards shall have charge, control, and supervision of the bathing, swimming, and surfing at the respective beaches for the individual designated sports and generally on all the beaches and beachfront of the Township and in the waters adjoining the same.

Uniforms. The Township shall provide all lifeguards, lifeguard supervisors, badge checkers, and any other personnel with uniforms at the Township's expense.

Training. The Township shall provide ocean lifeguard training courses at the beginning of each summer season. The Township may provide and/or require any personnel to obtain any additional training and/or certifications.

Tournaments. Application and entry fees for participants in any lifeguard tournaments held by the Beach Patrol and/or Township shall be set by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.

§ 5-9 Department of Parks, Public Property and Public Works.

Director. The Director of the Department of Parks, Public Property and Public Works shall supervise the work of the Department and its divisions and shall be responsible for the proper and official conduct of all public works functions of the Township. The Department shall:

Be responsible for all matters relating to the construction, management, maintenance and operation of the physical properties of the Township.

[Amended 6-20-1975 by Ord. No. 75-13C]

Provide all mechanical services required by any department, office or agency of the Township, except as otherwise directed by the Board of Commissioners.

Engineer.

The Township Engineer shall be assigned to the Department of Parks, Public Property and Public Works. He or she shall be appointed by the Director and shall be a licensed professional engineer of the State of New Jersey but need not be a resident of the Township. When directed by the Board of Commissioners, he or she shall:

Make examinations, prepare surveys, levels, plans, profiles, measurements, delineations, estimates, specifications and contracts for the construction and repair of streets, alleys, culverts, drains, sewers, sidewalks and other public works and improvements undertaken by the Township, either on force account or by public contract.

Supervise all such public works and furnish certificates upon their partial or final completion.

Provide and maintain surveys, maps, plans and specifications and control records with respect to all public works and facilities owned or operated by the Township, except as otherwise directed by the Board of Commissioners.

Provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township departments as needed and perform all other services which may properly be performed by a civil engineer and of which the Township has need, unless such services are specifically delegated to some other officer or department of the Township.

All papers, documents, memoranda, reports, original maps, tracings and other materials relating to the administration of engineering duties of the Township Engineer shall be and remain the property of the Township. On the termination of his or her services with the Township, the Township Engineer shall surrender to his or her successor any and all such property.

Superintendent of Parks, Public Property and Public Works. Within the Department of Parks, Public Property and Public Works, there shall be a Superintendent of Parks, Public Property and Public Works. There shall also be an Assistant Superintendent of Parks, Public Property and Public Works. Under the supervision and direction of the Superintendent or, in his or her absence, of the Assistant Superintendent, the Department shall:

Maintain and repair all Township streets, bridges, culverts and drains.

Construct and reconstruct streets, roads, bridges, culverts and drains; treat road surfaces and resurface roads and streets.

Maintain all Township streets in a clean and safe condition, free of obstructions and hazards, and remove snow and ice from such streets as required.

Install, repair and maintain street traffic signs, lines and markers in cooperation with the Chief of Police, except as otherwise directed by the Commissioners.

Maintain Township-owned buildings and properties and provide custodial and janitorial services therefor.

Trim, plant, care for and preserve public parks, greens, grounds and trees.

Maintain and repair playing fields and playgrounds and recreation areas and facilities.

Maintain all public beaches in a clean and safe condition.[1]

Editor's Note: Former §§ 2-10, Planning Board, 2-11, Board of Adjustment, as amended 6-4-1982 by Ord. No. 82-12C, 2-13, Weed and Fill Control Commission, and 2-15, Environmental Commission, were deleted 7-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-16C. Former § 2-12, Advisory Board of Health, as amended 6-18-1976 by Ord. No. 76-7C, was repealed 2-18-1983 by Ord. No. 83-1C. Former § 2-14, Board of Recreation Commission, was repealed 1-7-1983 by Ord. No. 82-25C.

§ 5-10 Public records.

[Amended 10-2-1981 by Ord. No. 81-91C; 9-3-1993 by Ord. No. 93-16C; 4-17-1998 by Ord. No. 98-9C]

Right to inspect; copies and inspection.

In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 47:1A-2, all records which are required by law to be made, maintained or kept on file by any board, department or official of the Township shall be deemed to be public records. Every citizen of the state shall have the right to inspect such records during regular business hours maintained by the custodian of the records. During such regular business hours and under the supervision of a representative of the custodian, every citizen of the state shall also have the right to copy such records by hand and to purchase copies of the records. Copies of the records shall be made available upon the payment of the price as established by law.

Notwithstanding provisions of Subsection A(1), where it shall appear that the records which are sought to be examined pertain to an investigation in progress by any Board, department or official, the right of examination may be denied if the inspection, copying or publication of the record is inimical to the public interest, provided that this provision shall not be construed to prohibit any board, department or official from opening such record or records for public examination, if not otherwise prohibited by law.

[1] Review of requests. All requests to inspect, copy or purchase copies of public records shall be made in writing to be approved by a department head or other official charged with the responsibility of maintaining the records which are the subject of the request. The department head or official shall review the requests to determine the fee, if any, to be charged for the request and whether or not the information may be made available for public inspection.

Editor's Note: Former Subsection B, Fees for copies, as amended, was repealed 1-21-2011 by Ord. No. 11-03C. This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former Subsection C as Subsection B.

Additional fees.

[Added 12-3-2018 by Ord. No. 18-36C]

If the actual cost of duplication of government records exceeds the rates set by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5, the actual cost of duplication shall be charged and whenever the nature, format, manner of collation, or volume of a government record embodied in the form to be located, inspected, reviewed and analyzed, redacted, and/or copied is such that the record cannot be reproduced by ordinary document copying equipment in ordinary business size and/or where the location, inspection, review and analysis, and/or redaction involves an extraordinary expenditure of time and effort to accommodate the request, in addition to the actual cost of duplicating the record, if any, a special service charge shall be assessed and charged in accordance with the following.

[Amended 4-4-2022 by Ord. No. 22-10C]

Where the required work can be performed by an officer and/or employee of the Municipal Clerk’s office, the special service charge shall be equal to the prorated salary of the lowest salaried employee in the Municipal Clerk’s office for the time expended to comply with the request.

Where the required work must be performed by a member of the Police Department due to authorized access requirements and/or the nature of the records requested, the special service charge shall be equal to the prorated salary of the lowest ranked full-time police officer employed by the Police Department for the time expended to comply with the request.

Where the required work necessitates a third-party to perform the work, the special service charge shall be equal to the fees and costs charged by the third-party in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.[2]

Editor's Note: See N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.

The aforesaid fees and rate shall also be charged for the cost of supervision if a requestor desires to examine documents that the requestor is not permitted to examine alone in order to ensure the records are not tampered with and to ensure that confidential and privileged documents remain secure.

Prior to the performance of the response to the request and imposition of the special service charges, the requestor shall be provided with a good faith estimate to review and the opportunity to either object to the fees or confirm that the requestor will pay the special service charges.

§ 5-11 Municipal Land Use Clerk. [1]

[Added 5-6-1994 by Ord. No. 94-18C]

The position of Municipal Land Use Clerk is hereby created. The Land Use Clerk shall be charged with any and all administrative duties of both the Planning Board and Land Use Board and any other powers, duties and responsibilities conferred upon the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. which are delegable. The Municipal Land Use Clerk shall serve both the Planning Board and Land Use Board pursuant to Chapter 176, Subdivision of Land, of the Township Code.

Editor's Note: Former § 5-11, Leaves of absence; work hours; compensatory time; tuition reimbursement, and § 5-12, Hiring practices and procedures, were repealed 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C. This ordinance also redesignated §§ 5-13 and 5-14 as 5-11 and 5-12, respectively.

§ 5-12 Code Enforcement Officer.

[Added 7-15-1994 by Ord. No. 94-26C]

The position of Code Enforcement Officer is hereby created. The Code Enforcement Officer shall, under direction, perform varied types of field and office work involved in seeing that residents, business places and citizens comply with various municipal ordinances (other than the State Sanitary Code, State Uniform Construction Code or any of its subcodes or the State Uniform Fire Code) and do related work as required.

§ 5-13 through § 5-14. (Reserved)

§ 5-15 Senior Cashier.

[Added 8-19-1994 by Ord. No. 94-30C]

The position of Senior Cashier is hereby created. The Senior Cashier:

Performs varied responsible cashiering and related clerical assignments which require some application of judgment and independence in using well established practices and procedures.

Operates various types of equipment, such as cash registers, bookkeeping machines, terminals, etc.

Assists in revising cashiering procedures.

Receives and adjusts complaints and/or takes the lead over cashiers in order to provide guidance and instruction.

Performs related duties as required.

§ 5-16 Office Supervisor.

[Added 4-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-9C]

The position of Office Supervisor is hereby created. The Office Supervisor shall, as assigned by an administrative officer, direct, organize, supervise and coordinate general office and associated clerical programs; give appropriate assignments and instructions; assure completion of work schedules; and be responsible for peak load periods being met.

§ 5-17 Administrative Clerk.

[Added 4-18-1997 by Ord. No. 97-9C]

The position of Administrative Clerk is hereby created. The Administrative Clerk shall assist an administrative officer of a department by doing administrative, clerical and related work regarding formulation of effective policies and procedures of the department; assist and/or supervise a designated phase of preparation and maintenance of financial records; supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files; and learn and utilize various types of electronic recording and information systems used by the office.

§ 5-18 Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee.

[Added 7-3-1997 by Ord. No. 97-14C]

The position of Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee is hereby created. The Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee shall, under proper supervision, receive and respond to telephone or other electronic requests for emergency assistance, including law enforcement, fire, medical or other emergency services, and/or dispatch appropriate units to response sites and perform related work as required. Appointees to the position must attain training and certification by the Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services (OETS) in the Department of Law and Public Safety as required by N.J.A.C. 13:81-2.

§ 5-19 Deputy Municipal Department Head.

[Added 9-19-1997 by Ord. No. 97-19C]

The position of Deputy Municipal Department Head is hereby created. The Deputy Municipal Department Head shall, on a daily basis, assist and/or perform duties under the direction of the Commissioner responsible for his/her Township department.

§ 5-20 Senior Clerk.

[Added 12-4-1998 by Ord. No. 98-27C]

The position of Senior Clerk is hereby created. The Senior Clerk, on a daily basis, under the direction of his/her department head, office supervisor or the commissioner responsible for his/her Township department, shall do clerical work involving the exercise of independent judgment and containing a relatively large proportion of difficult tasks, and/or instruct individuals in the work of a clerical unit doing related work as required. This may include, but not be limited to, organizing the clerical work of a unit; reviewing reports and other documents for accuracy; compose routine correspondence; and handle complaints.

§ 5-21 Receptionist.

[Added 12-4-1998 by Ord. No. 98-27C]

The position of Receptionist is hereby created. The Receptionist, on a daily basis, answers the main telephone line and gives information as well as receives callers, determines the reasons for their visit, provides them with requested information if possible and/or directs then to the appropriate employee for assistance. At various peak times of the year, assistance with opening incoming or preparing outgoing mail may be involved as well as preparation of generic, recurring bills for vouchers and payment through and under the direction of the Commissioners or the Finance Office.

§ 5-22 Private Clerk.

[Added 12-4-1998 by Ord. No. 98-27C]

The position of Private Clerk is hereby created to serve at the pleasure and appointment of the governing body. The Private Clerk, on a daily basis, shall, under the direction and guidance of the department supervisor to whom assigned by the governing body, be responsible for various specific duties required and designated by the Supervisor for that particular department. These duties shall include, but not be limited to, overall responsibility for planning, directing, controlling, evaluating and coordinating specific programs of the department as well as shared responsibility for the design and development of various other programs; also, responsibility for maintaining any equipment inventory records and possible recruitment of new or temporary employees for the department. Work hours shall be appropriate to the normal work hours, whether year-round or seasonal, for that department.

§ 5-23 Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics.

[Added 12-4-1998 by Ord. No. 98-27C]

The position of Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics in hereby created. Under direction, the Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics assists the Registrar of Vital Statistics by preparing and issuing certificates of births, marriages and deaths as well as keeping records of same in the municipality and does related work as required. Duties also include but are not limited to, completing reports and submitting same to the state, making copies of the originals for residents on request and collects fees and accounts for the moneys collected.

§ 5-24 Construction Official/Zoning Officer.

[Added 1-22-1999 by Ord. No. 99-2C]

Change the parameters of the above-noted position currently found in Section I under State Uniform Construction Code of the Annual Salaries, Holidays and Compensation Ordinance by deleting the Zoning Officer responsibilities from the position. The title with job description and responsibilities shall hereafter be listed as "Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Officer" as defined below.

§ 5-25 Code Enforcement Officer/Zoning Officer.

[Added 1-22-1999 by Ord. No. 99-2C]

Code Enforcement Officer portion of title/position.

Definition: under direction of the Commissioner who is assigned responsibility for the Zoning Department, performs varied types of field and office work involved in seeing that residences, business places and citizens comply with various municipal ordinances and related work as required.

Conducting this work shall include but not be limited to:

Makes field inspections and special investigations to ensure compliance.

Enforces rules and regulations in relation to enforcement of various municipal ordinances and may propose new legislation to the governing body as and when the need may arise.

May initiate necessary legal action against violators of various municipal ordinances with approval/concurrence with the Commissioner of the subject department and will appear and testify in the Municipal Court to effectuate resolution of the same.

Establishes and maintains necessary records, reports and files.

Coordinates inspections of occupancies requiring joint inspection with other public agencies such as the Health Department, Building Department, Police Department and other appropriate bodies and agencies.

When required, attends public meetings of the Land Use Board and other appropriate municipal boards and agencies.

Receives and responds to complaints of alleged violations of local zoning codes.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Zoning Officer portion of title/position.

Definition: under direction of the Commissioner who is assigned responsibility for the Zoning Department, examines the working plans of proposed buildings for their compliance with state, county and local zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and conducts field work to ensure compliance of zoning regulations; does related work as required.

Conducting this work shall include, but not be limited to:

Reads and corrects final plans.

Consults with architects, owners and contractors on compliance problems.

Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations and applicable rules and initiates appropriate enforcement actions against violators.

May assist in the promulgation of zoning regulations.

Prepares and supervises the preparation of necessary reports and directs the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.

Requirements are as follows:

One year of experience in conducting inspections or investigations to detect violations of and ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations.

Three years of experience in the preparation and revision of building construction plans and specifications or in the full-time inspection and enforcement of zoning and/or building construction laws and regulations.

License. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge and abilities are as follows:

Knowledge of the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken on observing and collecting facts which are significant in determining whether laws are being observed.

Knowledge of inspection techniques and the writing of reports that substantiate findings and serve as a basis for legal proceedings.

Knowledge of provisions of the local building code and zoning ordinance after a period of training.

Knowledge of the effective means of obtaining and maintaining proper liaison between municipal authorities and private contractors.

Ability to analyze, comprehend and interpret municipal rules, regulations, policies, procedures and ordinances and apply them to specific cases.

Ability to make evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions.

Ability to analyze and interpret the local zoning ordinances and other local ordinances that apply to buildings, and state and county laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to buildings, zoning and sanitation.

Ability to achieve compliance with local zoning regulations.

§ 5-26 Personnel Clerk.

[Added 5-21-1999 by Ord. No. 99-17C]

The position of Personnel Clerk is hereby created. Under direction, performs routine clerical work involved in processing personnel forms, communicating same to the New Jersey Department of Personnel, and maintaining personnel records. Does related work as required in assisting the Municipal Clerk/appointing authority regarding personnel. Work will include, but not be limited to, processing personnel action forms, maintaining personnel records, compiling data for personnel reports, contacting individuals to obtain missing data or documents and utilizing various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

§ 5-27 Account Clerk.

[Added 2-18-2000 by Ord. No. 00-1C]

Under direction, performs a variety of routine, repetitive, noncomplex clerical tasks which involve computing, classifying, verifying and recording numerical data and the reconciliation of accounts, records and documents to keep sets of financial records complete; does other related duties as required.

Work shall include but not be limited to:

Examines and verifies that entries, postings and totals are accurate and supporting documents are included.

Posts entries in ledgers, and other records.

Checks and compares for completeness various types of documents such as vouchers, requisitions, invoices, bills and receipts.

Examines vouchers to ensure that they have the necessary approvals and that data are arithmetically correct.

Reviews financial data to ensure correct account and appropriation are cited.

Reviews expense accounts for funding or budgetary limitations and refers discrepancies to higher level staff; and prepares periodic reports.

Assists in collecting/compiling data for inclusion in budget requests.

Maintains standardized double entry bookkeeping records involving making entries in journals and posting to ledgers and other records which entail only a few variations in the transactions recorded.

§ 5-28 Permit Clerk.

[Added 2-18-2000 by Ord. No. 00-1C]

Under direction, performs responsible clerical work involved in the issuance of permits for zoning, construction, repair, installation and demolition operations; does other related duties as required.

Work shall include but not be limited to:

Checks permit applications for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.

When applications have been approved, may issue appropriate permits.

Collects prescribed permit fees and records moneys received in appropriate accounts.

Notifies inspection units of projects that require their attention.

Appointee may be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the office.

Appointees may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey since the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Must possess or acquire the knowledge of procedures that must be followed to secure permits for zoning, construction, repair, installation and demolition work.

Must possess knowledge of local regulations that pertain to the granting of various permits after a period of training.

Must have ability to understand and apply local ordinances, resolutions, and codes referring to construction and demolition operations.

§ 5-29 Payroll Clerk.

[Added 2-18-2000 by Ord. No. 00-1C; amended 9-16-2005 by Ord. No. 05-23C]

Job summary. Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer maintains employee payroll records and provides information to Automatic Data Processing Corp. (ADP), or other such service company, for the preparation of payroll checks.

Job duties and responsibilities. Adds or subtracts employees as required, makes other appropriate changes, including deductions for union dues, taxes, charities, pension, savings bonds and other miscellaneous deductions. Completes unemployment requests for wage and separation information and certification of salaries for retirement applications. Assists in the maintenance and ensuring the confidentiality of employee records and files. Required to work with and maintain a computer terminal and/or work processing equipment. Keeps abreast of changes in payroll rules and regulations, such as minimum wage. Prepares employee payroll records to input into ADP or other payroll system. Required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the office. Required to accurately prepare detailed, technical and confidential payroll forms and documents. Required to make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Required to learn prescribed procedures quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstration. Required to effectively convey information to department employees on the pertinent aspects of the payroll function. May be required to assist with Tax Collector functions such as accepting payments, assisting taxpayers with questions or problems, etc. Under direction of Chief Financial Officer keeps and maintains escrow accounts. May maintain and post deposits received to various bank accounts on a daily basis or as necessary. May be responsible for reconciling various Township bank records. May collect and analyze employees’ time cards and annual leave time.

Requirements. High school graduate or advanced degree. ADP training preferred. Two years experience in accounting or finance area.

§ 5-30 Building Maintenance Worker.

[Added 2-18-2000 by Ord. No. 00-1C]

Under direction of a supervisory official, performs varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining offices, furniture, buildings and grounds; may assist in making minor repairs to buildings or equipment; does other related duties as required.

Work shall include but not be limited to:

Distributes supplies.

Keeps essential records and files.

May mow lawns, trim hedges, rake and burn leaves and refuse, trim driveway and sidewalk edges using spades and hoes, shovel snow and spread sand or salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping.

Appointee may be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position such as mail pickup, deliveries etc.

Must have knowledge of procedures, materials and tools in washing, waxing, vacuuming and polishing wood, tile, cement, linoleum, glass and other woodwork, furniture and fixtures.

Must have knowledge of use of and minor adjustment to sweepers, vacuum cleaners, floor waxers, polishers and other equipment.

Must have knowledge of how to make minor repairs to heating, electrical, plumbing and other systems.

Must have ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects, organize cleaning work and develop work methods.

Must have ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions and to learn quickly from directions and demonstrations.

Must have ability to maintain a building, ward, office or area in a clean, hygienic and orderly condition.

Must have ability to follow safety precautions and report potentially hazardous conditions.

(12)

Must have ability to work effectively with other employees.

(13)

Must have ability to keep simple time records.

§ 5-31 Violations Clerk.

[Added 8-4-2000 by Ord. No. 00-9C]

Under direction, has charge of and performs the more difficult and responsible work involved in collecting fees for traffic violations and other related work regarding the acceptance of appearance, waivers of trial, pleas of guilty and payment of fines and costs. Enters names of violators, their addresses, amount of fines and dates of payment in docket books. May attend court sessions and prepare reports and statements. Maintains, classifies, indexes and cross-references records and files and may answer inquiries and handle correspondence. Two years of experience are required in recordkeeping or maintenance of records.

§ 5-32 Assessing Aide.

[Added 8-4-2000 by Ord. No. 00-9C]

Under direction and supervision, works in the field and makes visitations to properties and property owners to take physical measurements of all buildings. Interviews owners getting age of building, type of construction, etc. In the office, makes reports of each visit so Assessor can evaluate property. May perform routine clerical work involved in the assessment of real property such as recording of permits for the renovation and construction of buildings, the preparation of records of appeals to county and state tax boards, answers simple inquiries and gives routine information pertaining to tax records. One year of experience in field investigations, which shall have included gathering of significant data and compiling of data into meaningful reports is required. Appointees will also be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license in order to perform the essential duties of the position.

§ 5-33 Assistant Municipal Clerk.

[Added 8-4-2000 by Ord. No. 00-9C]

Under direction of the Municipal Clerk on a regular and recurring basis, plans, organizes, manages and coordinates the various activities of the office in accordance with state and local laws, rules, regulations and policies. May, as required, coordinate activities of clerical staff, giving assignments and instructions and supervising their work. Receives and reviews applications and fees to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness, and prepares licenses. Also assists in preparing agendas, resolutions, ordinances and minutes for meetings of the governing body. Makes searches and issues search certificates. Assists in opening of bids and records same for the purchase of supplies and equipment. In the absence of the Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk, directs correspondence and inquiries to various municipal departments for appropriate action and may assume duties, responsibilities and authority to act as Municipal Clerk when the Municipal Clerk or Deputy are not present. Experience required shall be five years of clerical duties involving responsibility for maintaining records of transactions and office activities requiring a knowledge of office systems and procedures, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

§ 5-34 Technical Assistant, Land Use.

[Added 8-4-2000 by Ord. No. 00-9C]

Under direction, provides technical assistance to individuals in the completion of applications for land use development. Assists applicants as to local and state regulations and law regarding possible uses of land; maintains and disseminates information to interested parties concerning procedures, policies and regulations adopted by the local jurisdiction regarding its present and future land use development. Receives, reviews and certifies applications as to their completeness for subdivisions, site plans, conditional land uses and variances, guiding the applicants through the process. Prepares and advertises the decisions of the agency with regard to the land use applications submitted. Assists/develops Board meeting agendas, taking into consideration such factors as the mandated time frames allotted for reviewing and acting upon such applications. Attends and participates in all meetings of the Land Use Board. Arranges for the preparation of the Board's minutes and transcripts as requested; maintains copies. Reviews resolutions regarding subdivision/site plan/variance applications for consideration by the Board when formal action is required. Transmits all bonding and inspection fees received on applications to the appropriate departments and keeps records of same. Prepares annual reports of the activities/actions of the local Board.

§ 5-35 Senior Mechanic.

[Added 6-21-2002 by Ord. No. 02-09C[1]]

Under direction, takes the lead over one or more employees engaged in performing varied mechanical work involved in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment.

Duties shall include:

Taking the lead and giving assignments to those assigned as helpers and mechanics.

Answers questions of other workers regarding procedures, policies, regulations, and instructions.

Instructs them in specific tasks and job techniques.

Obtains descriptions of mechanical problems from drivers of vehicles and/or test-drives the vehicle or uses testing equipment such as motor analyzers, spark plug testers, or compression gauges to locate and identify the problem.

Locates worn, dirty, or poorly adjusted parts through visual check of vehicle or through the use of testing devices such as timing lights and dwell meters or other diagnostic equipment.

Removes units such as engine, transmission, or differential using wrenches and hoist.

In making repairs, uses a variety of tools, equipment, and testing devices such as pneumatic wrenches to remove bolts; lathes and grinding machines to rebuild brakes and other parts; welding and flame cutting equipment to repair exhaust systems; ammeters, ohmmeters, and voltmeters to locate electrical system malfunction; motor analyzers, spark plug testers, or compression gauges to locate mechanical problems; wheel balancing equipment to balance wheels; scientific testing equipment to help adjust and locate malfunctions in fuel, ignition, and emission control systems; and common hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, and wrenches to work on small parts and access hard-to-reach places.

Consults manufacturer or other manuals or charts to identify replacement parts or ascertain specified dimensions and tolerances of components.

Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

Welds broken parts and structural members.

Overhauls, rebuilds, repairs, and services diesel, gasoline, and other types of combustion engines, automatic and nonautomatic transmissions, heavy-duty drive-line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.

(12)

Fits and installs parts such as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders to appropriate tolerances and make appropriate adjustments according to specifications and guidelines.

(13)

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

The Senior Mechanic shall have four years of varied experience in the maintenance and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment such as bulldozers, tractors, cranes, road graders, power shovels, or similar equipment.

Note: Possession of a certificate showing successful completion of a vocational-educational training program in automotive mechanics approved by the New Jersey Department of Education may be substituted for one year of the work experience indicated.

Note: Possession of a certificate as an automotive mechanic issued by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one year of the work experience indicated.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey in order to test-drive repaired vehicles. Appointees will be required to possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for an effective date of 7-1-2002.

§ 5-36 Mechanic Helper.

[Added 6-21-2002 by Ord. No. 02-09C[1]]

Under the direction of a supervisor, mechanic or other craftsman, assists as a semiskilled service attendant with the repair and maintenance of departmental equipment; performs various related supporting functions in plant and service work; does other related work. Primarily as a learner, assists as directed in the overhaul, adjustment, maintenance and repair of varied types of motors and mechanical and motorized equipment. May teardown and assemble engines, transmissions, final drives and other component parts. Performs minor preventive maintenance inspections; oils and lubricates equipment. Performs service and maintenance-related driving tasks as required. Performs tire repairs and service in the shop or field. Performs tasks to maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner. Learns the use, cleaning and care of shop tools and equipment. Ability to learn the semiskilled tasks specific to the area of assignment. Ability to maintain records. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation 29 CFR 1910.178 (1), appointees may be required to obtain and maintain a current certification as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator issued by the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Appointees may be required to successfully complete refresher training. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey. Appointee will be required to possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to perform the essential duties of the position.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for an effective date of 7-1-2002.

§ 5-37 Sanitation Inspector.

[Added 6-21-2002 by Ord. No. 02-09C[1]]

Under direction, conducts inspections and investigations to enforce codes, ordinances, and other standards related to collection and disposal of refuse and litter; does related work as required. Walks or rides in a vehicle to visually examine the condition of refuse (for example, placement, containment, separation, and so forth). Makes notes of other conditions regarding refuse collection (for example, failure to pick up, improper pickup), to record information and to provide superiors with information on improper work methods or failure of firm to comply with terms of work contract. Explains codes and ordinances to residents to encourage compliance, clarify requirements of codes and other regulatory guidelines, and suggest methods for correcting violations. Investigates complaints filed by residents, collection crews, and others by recording the nature of the complaint, names(s) of complainants, and personal observations to record the need for corrective action. Issues notices of violation to inform violators of their failure to comply with codes or ordinances and to warn of possible court action. As part of a team, may work on special community cleanup projects to eliminate refuse, litter, or other unsightly or unsafe conditions. Prepares written reports of inspections and composite reports showing numbers and types of violation notices issued, and so forth, to keep superiors informed on status of work. May testify in court to present information regarding incident. Must have knowledge of codes, ordinances, and other related regulations to routine inspection or investigation tasks. Ability to act on detection of a violation of a standard for containment, placement, collection, or disposal of refuse and litter. Must have ability to explain codes and ordinances. Ability to deal effectively with others. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey to perform the essential duties of the position.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for an effective date of 7-1-2002.

§ 5-38 Assistant Secretary, Board/Commission.

[Added 2-21-2003 by Ord. No. 03-04C[1]]

Assists the Secretary, Board/Commission in performing complex clerical and secretarial support duties related to the work of a board, commission, council or similar body; does other related duties as required. May make arrangements in preparation for meetings including, but not limited to, assembling background material, creating and distributing agendas, and communicating with members and participants/applicants. Reviews information given on forms submitted for completeness or accuracy and confers with applicants or engineer to resolve discrepancies in completeness of documents. Receives visitors and phone calls, ascertains nature of requests, personally provides information desired on procedural matters. Takes or transcribes minutes of meetings by ensuring proper format, correct grammatical content, and inclusion of necessary facts to maintain a permanent, legal record of events and decisions by board members. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the office. Must have one year of clerical experience involving the organization of office clerical processes and procedures.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for an effective retroactive date of 1-1-2003.

§ 5-39 Water and Sewer Department Superintendent.

[Added 2-21-2003 by Ord. No. 03-04C;[1] amended 8-30-2018 by Ord. No. 18-25C]

Under direction, supervises the administration, management, and operation of sewer and water systems; has charge of and directs varied activities involved with construction, maintenance, repairs and installations. Performs other related duties as required. Gives assignments and instructions to workers and maintains liaison with other municipal units. Prepares reports and replies to correspondence. Performs field and office work involved in the design and preparation of specifications for engineering projects or coordinates work of consultants on the more complex projects. Must have experience involving the maintenance, repair, and installation of water and sewer distribution lines and operation of water and sewage plants. Must have knowledge of problems, procedures and methods used in inspecting, analyzing and determining the repair and maintenance work to be done and materials needed. Must have the ability to conduct periodic inspections to determine the condition of facilities and efficiency of subordinates. May be required to possess a current, valid professional engineer (PE) license and/or a license of the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Must possess a current, valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided for an effective retroactive date of 1-1-2003.

§ 5-40 Senior police records clerk typing.

[Added 8-3-2004 by Ord. No. 04-15C]

Under direction, performs varied and more responsible clerical work. Searches for reference materials and old records on request. Files confidential police records pertaining to criminal matters. Handles special requests for information and copies of public records according to prevailing laws. Types documents from various forms of copy. Must have at least two years' experience in clerical work.

§ 5-41 Principal clerk/senior telephone operator.

[Added 8-3-2004 by Ord. No. 04-15C]

Under direction, performs technical functions such as programming telephones; may upon request monitor usage and provide training and support to users; maintains contract with telephone vendor(s) and keeps related records. Under direction of a supervisory official, can do clerical work, varied and sometimes complex and other tasks as required.

§ 5-42 Supervising pumping station operator.

[Added 8-3-2004 by Ord. No. 04-15C]

Under direction, supervises and works with others engaged in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater plants and equipment. May supervise and coordinate activities of others in operating, adjusting and regulating pumping station equipment such as pumps, regulators, chlorinators and flow meters. Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions such as pump leaks and worn bearings. Must understand and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems for conveyance, transmission and distribution or treatment of water or wastewater. Must have three years' experience in the above duties. Must possess a current valid license of the appropriate class issued by NJDEP to operate public wastewater collections system and/or public water distribution system. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license in order to perform the essential duties of the system as located throughout the entire geographical areas of the Township.

§ 5-43 Deputy Assessor.

[Added 8-3-2004 by Ord. No. 04-15C]

Under direction and/or in the absence of the Tax Assessor, shall assist or act as the Municipal Tax Assessor. The Deputy shall have the authority to sign formal documents on behalf of the Township as well as assist in the establishment of a system of valuation for real property. Other tasks shall include estimating the value of buildings under construction and keeping the assessment maps up to date. Must have a knowledge of state and municipal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. The Deputy Tax Assessor shall hold a tax assessor certification issued by the state as well as a valid New Jersey driver's license in order to perform the duties of the position.

§ 5-44 Technical Assistant to Construction Official. [1]

[Added 12-29-2004 by Ord. No. 04-37C]

Under direction, provides technical assistance in the issuance of construction permits to ensure compliance with the provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code; does other related duties. Reviews applications for construction permits to ensure all necessary information and documents are included and requests additional information as instructed or directed by the appropriate Subcode or Construction Official or directs other staff to perform same. Issues construction permits after approval and authorization have been granted by the appropriate subcode official. Aids the general public by providing information of a technical nature concerning the requirements and standards relating to the Uniform Construction Code. Calculates routine fees, collects fees and penalties as directed. Determines and requests prior approvals and plan review in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code. Gathers information and data to answer inquiries and to prepare reports. Monitors plan review deadlines. Prepares reports, narratives and correspondence and maintains records and files. Provides support and technical assistance to staff; may provide guidance to clerical staff. Determines and arranges for meetings with staff, professionals or tradesmen on an as-needed basis.

Must have two years experience in work involving the processing, review and issuance of construction permits. Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license in order to perform the essential duties of the position. Must have a knowledge of provisions of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code as they relate to the activities of the office of the local Construction Official. Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local and state government officials, staff members and the public; ability to review applications and other documents for completeness and accuracy; ability to provide support, technical assistance and guidance to appropriate levels of professional and clerical staff; ability to establish and maintain essential logs, records and files; ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.

Editor's Note: Former § 5-44, Assistant Assessor, added 8-3-2004 by Ord. No. 04-15C, was repealed 9-10-2010 by Ord. No. 10-45C. This ordinance also provided for the redesignation of former §§ 5-45 through 5-64 as §§ 5-44 through 5-63.

§ 5-45 (Reserved) [1]

Editor's Note: Former § 5-45, Municipal Administrator, added 12-29-2004 by Ord. No. 04-37C, as amended, was repealed 12-17-2010 by Ord. No. 10-56C.

§ 5-46 Sanitary Health Inspector Trainee.

[Added 9-16-2005 by Ord. No. 05-23C]

Job summary. As part of a training program, may assist Sanitary Inspectors in making public health inspections; does related work as required. May accompany Sanitary Inspectors inspecting homes and eating places to note violations of the sanitary code. Maintains records and files.

Job duties and responsibilities. Must have ability to think logically and apply technical knowledge when making inspections; establish facts and draw conclusions based on information collected. Must have ability to analyze, comprehend, interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and methods of the State Department of Health and Senior Services and the laws of the State of New Jersey relating to environmental sanitation and inspection to specific cases in accord with established procedures. Must have ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepare detailed correspondence. Must have ability to establish and maintain essential records, files, reference material and equipment. Must have ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Requirements. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree including a minimum of 32 credits in the biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental sciences, or mathematics or any combination thereof. Appointees are required to obtain a valid license as a registered environmental health specialist issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services prior to appointment to the primary title, Sanitary Inspector. Appointees are required to possess and maintain a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-47 Water sample collector.

[Added 8-18-2006 by Ord. No. 06-22C]

Job summary. Seasonal, part-time position under the direction of the Health Officer/Department designated to collect ocean and bay water samples as mandated by the NJDEP and administered under the Coastal Community Monitoring Program (CCMP) in order to assess water quality and investigate possible sources of pollution.

Job duties and responsibilities. On a weekly basis during a period designated by the State of New Jersey, collects samples from half of the approximately 30 CCMP stations/sites to be transported to the OCUA for analyses. Re-sampling may be necessary if samples exceed acceptable limits. Will also complete and collate lab slips for each sample, noting weather conditions, water temperature, and any additional data required.

Requirements. Must have knowledge of water safety issues and beach characteristics to go waist high into both ocean and bay waters for collection. Will be required to possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License to traverse from site to site for sample collections.

§ 5-48 Principal Account Clerk.

[Added 8-18-2006 by Ord. No. 06-22C]

Job summary. Under direction of Chief Financial Officer, performs a variety of clerical duties of considerable difficulty and complexity which involve computing, classifying, verifying and recording numerical data and documents to keep sets of financial records complete; does related work as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Will review invoices and statements (verifying information; ensuring sufficient funds have been obligated, and if questionable, resolving with the submitting unit; determining accounts involved; coding transactions and processing material through data processing for application in the accounting system) and/or analyzes and reconciles computer printouts with operating unit reports (contacting units and researching causes of discrepancies, and taking action to ensure that accounts balance). Also follows established policies and procedures with responsibility for reviewing work methods or processes to increase efficiency. May be responsible for reviewing and verifying subsidiary reports submitted from field installations, school districts and other subdivisions. May receive requests for financial data and ensures that these are handled properly and without delay and verifies accuracy of figures, calculations and postings pertaining to transactions recorded by other employees. May assist higher level employees in the collection, compilation and tabulation of financial data. Will receive purchase orders, contracts, travel orders, etc. for obligation against appropriated funds; obligates documents, assigning appropriate symbol codes for general ledger accounts. Prepares vendor invoices and other fiscal items for payment.

Requirements. Two years of experience in the preparation, maintenance and/or review and verification of financial records.

§ 5-49 Supervising Mechanic.

[Added 6-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-25C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in the repair, maintenance and servicing of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment, working with various machines and hand tools common to the trade; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to:

Analyzes malfunctions, repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment such as power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, pumps, compressors, and pneumatic tools, and/or cars, vans, trucks, or buses.

Inspects and drives repaired vehicles to determine if repairs have been properly completed.

Trains workers in and demonstrates methods and techniques for repairing and maintaining vehicles using manual and mechanic tools and equipment.

Provides assignments and instructions to subordinates, supervises and evaluates the performance of their work.

Maintains inventory of parts and equipment, and prepares requisition for replacement stock.

Prepares reports of vehicle repairs.

Supervises and performs the work involved in operating and inspecting machines or equipment to diagnose defects; dismantling and reassembling equipment using hoists and hand tools; examining parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gages, replacing defective engines and subassemblies such as transmissions; testing overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency; welding broken parts and structural members; cleaning of parts; assembling and disassembling equipment; tracing and locating defects and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of repairs; overhauling, rebuilding, repairing servicing diesel gasoline, and other types of combustion engines, automatic and nonautomatic transmissions, heavy-duty drive line systems, hydraulic utility systems and controls, fuel systems, braking systems, selecting and making necessary repairs in accord with appropriate repair specifications, manuals and procedures.

Obtains, stores, records, safeguards and uses equipment, materials and supplies.

Maintains records and files.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements. Five years of varied experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various types of motor vehicles and/or construction equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, tractors, power shovels or similar equipment.

Licenses. Possession of a certificate showing successful completion of a vocational-educational training program in automotive mechanics approved by the New Jersey Department of Education or a certificate as an automotive mechanic issued by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence may be substituted for one year of indicated experience. Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. Appointees will also be required to possess a valid New Jersey commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

§ 5-50 Supervising Heavy Equipment Operator.

[Added 6-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-25C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees involved in operating, checking, servicing, and making minor repairs to heavy and complex construction and maintenance equipment; does related work.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to:

All beach operations including operating equipment such as large bulldozers, power shovels, gradalls, large front end loaders, large road loaders, ten-ton rollers, used in repairing and maintaining streets, roads, drainage areas, beaches, parks, and grounds.

Provide suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees, and supervises performance of their work.

Maintains records of personnel, assignments and equipment.

Supervises workers engaged in performing a variety of manual, unskilled tasks.

Determines need for special equipment and materials for specific projects and prepares necessary requisitions.

Discipline workers and resolves minor complaints.

Will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements. Four years of experience in the operation and maintenance of construction and mechanized equipment.

Licenses. Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license. Appointees will also be required to possess a valid New Jersey commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

§ 5-51 Supervising Road Inspector.

[Added 6-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-25C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and performs the work involved in investigating and inspecting the construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repairs of roads to bring compliance with plans and specifications; does related work as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to:

Prepares reports, keeps needed records.

Supervises and is responsible for seeing that specifications for earthwork, cut, fills, slopes, ditches, storm sewers, catch basins, concrete curbs, fine grading, construction of concrete, bituminous macadam, gravel and bituminous concrete pavements, spreading and rolling of stone, the erection and placement of signs are complied with (and that only permissible variations within allowable tolerance occur).

Supervises the keeping of records, makes field investigation in the case of curb openings.

Supervises the plowing and removal of snow from Township roads and installations.

Discusses various public works projects with municipal officials.

Hold periodic meetings with staff to determine how their work is progressing and the difficulties they may encounter.

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.

Requirements. Five years of experience in work involving the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, which shall have included the reading of plans and specifications, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

§ 5-52 Supervising Maintenance Repairer.

[Added 6-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-25C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in the performance of various maintenance and repair tasks such as those involved in masonry, painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and other work involved in the upkeep of buildings and other structures; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to:

Operation of construction and maintenance equipment.

Plans weekly or monthly work schedules and sequences of operations for subordinates, and establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules, methods, and policies establishing by higher level supervisors.

Determines which assignments can be done on a concurrent basis and which assignment must be delayed.

Determines the number and types of employees needed, considering skills and personnel available to do the work.

Determines current availability of materials and equipment and/or the need for additional equipment and materials, and ensures that materials are ordered and delivered to work site to avert work delays.

Determines need for special equipment and materials needed for specific projects, and prepares necessary requisitions.

Maintains records of materials and supplies utilized, employee time, and nature and type of work performed.

Disciplines workers and resolves minor complaints.

Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures, and defines standards of quality and quantity to be met.

Instructs subordinates in the performance of difficult work assignments.

Reviews work in progress or following the completion, and changes work plans, work assignments, and methods as necessary to reduce or control costs and to accomplish work as efficiently as possible.

(12)

May maintain costs records on various repair jobs to provide a factual basis for future work or for budget control purposes.

(13)

Reassigns workers from one detail to another to meet emergency situations and varying workloads and schedules.

(14)

Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to work schedules, specifications, and contracts; determines additional work still required and verifies that discrepancies in work orders are corrected.

(15)

Reviews completed assignments for conformance with efficient and economical trade practices, blueprints, and other specifications.

(16)

May assist supervisors in planning work projects by writing or suggesting material specifications, establishing work schedules, and determining materials needed.

(17)

Supervises workers engaged in painting and making repairs to masonry, woodwork, and similar components of buildings and other structures.

(18)

May operate and/or supervise workers engaged in operating, maintaining, and repairing building utility systems.

(19)

May supervise workers engaged in mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery, raking leaves, and cleaning the interior of buildings.

(20)

Coordinates work for the unit supervised with other units.

(21)

May supervise workers engaged in installing, servicing, and repairing mechanical equipment.

(22)

Works on various projects with employees to complete assignments in accord with standards and within previously set work schedules.

(23)

May personally perform general maintenance repair tasks.

(24)

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.

Requirements. Three years of experience in performing varied building maintenance and repair tasks.

§ 5-53 Senior Public Works Repairer.

[Added 6-15-2007 by Ord. No. 07-25C]

Job summary. Under direction, performs responsible, varied work involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of street, sanitation, and other public works facilities, and/or takes the lead in a very small unit; may be required to operate check, service, and make minor repairs to trucks and other heavy road maintenance equipment; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties should include but not be limited to:

Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.

May assist in training new employees.

Receives, reviews, and adjusts complaints.

Gives assignments to employees.

Performs work involved in the construction, maintenance and repair roads, beaches and public works facilities.

May operate, check, service, and make minor repairs to trucks, tractors, road graders, compressors, ground hogs, grass cutters, and other road and street equipment.

Operates snow plow.

Does cold patching of damaged roads.

Installs, paints, and maintains road and street signs.

Maintains records and files.

Will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements. Two years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, or other public work facilities or similar heavy construction.

§ 5-54 Municipal Treasurer.

[Added 11-9-2007 by Ord. No. 07-43C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and performs the work involved in the accounting and auditing of funds received, disbursed and in negotiation of loans and sale of bonds; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to giving suitable assignments and instructions to subordinates; plans and installs auditing and accounting systems and forms; prepares suitable reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations; answers inquiries of a technical nature; directs the establishment and maintenance of extensive bookkeeping and other needed records and files; will be required to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements. Five years of supervisory experience in the finance and/or auditing fields as related to municipal government.

Licenses/education. Graduation from a four-year course at an accredited college or university with 21 credit hours in professional accounting subjects. May substitute additional accounting experience, as described above, for the remainder of the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid certificate as a municipal finance officer issued by the NJ DCA, DLGS may be substituted for the above educational requirements.

§ 5-55 Assistant Municipal Treasurer.

[Added 11-9-2007 by Ord. No. 07-43C]

Job summary. Under direction, assists the Municipal Treasurer in performing the work involved in the disbursement, accounting and auditing of funds received and disbursed; does related work as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to assisting the Municipal Treasurer in the preparation of varied financial reports and statements, may plan and install auditing and accounting systems and forms; and handle correspondence pertaining to the Treasurer's office. Prepares suitable reports, findings and may assist the Municipal Treasurer in budget preparation; may, under direction, give suitable assignments and instructions to staff members; will be required to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements. Four years of accounting experience in the finance and/or auditing fields. Must have knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures used in modern accounting and auditing including the laws, rules and regulations governing the installation, operation, and keeping of accounts and their application to specific situations.

Licenses/education. Graduation from a four-year college or university with 21 credit hours in professional accounting subjects. Those who have successfully completed 21 credits of professional accounting courses at an accredited facility may substitute additional accounting experience, as described above, for the remainder of the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

§ 5-56 Chief Public Safety Telecommunicator.

[Added 11-9-2007 by Ord. No. 07-43C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and takes charge of all activities of a communications center and is responsible for the overall planning, review, training and implementation of the entire public safety communications system. May oversee the work of several Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicators, Telecommunicators, part-time Telecommunicators and may also perform the tasks of the Supervising Public Safety Telecommunicator; does related work as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to:

Analyzing work schedules, determining staffing levels, equipment, material requirements and methods to be used.

Assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate employees.

Assigns tasks to provide new employees with the experience and training to perform their jobs.

Directs subordinates in the receipt and disposition of telephone and other electronic requests for emergency assistance.

Directs employees in the operation of automatic or other electronic devices to obtain and verify required data.

Relays information or instructions to field units via radio or mobile data terminals.

Gives advice and assistance to subordinate supervisors whenever unusual or difficult problems arise.

Prepares reports, keeps needed records and statistical data.

Requirements. Five years of experience in work involving the receiving, transmitting and relaying of video display and/or radio messages and the receiving, relaying, and recording of complaints and requests for emergency assistance, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses. Appointees will be required to possess all certifications necessary for subordinate positions of the field.

§ 5-57 Principal Assessing Clerk.

[Added 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 08-42C]

Job summary. Under direction, performs highly responsible and varied clerical work involved in the assessment of real and personal property requiring knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and the frequent exercise of independent judgment and/or has charge of a small assessing clerical unit; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Duties shall include but not be limited to reviewing, checking and certifying reports, applications, and other documents for correctness where difficult determinations are concerned. Handles special requests for information in accord with prescribed rules and regulations. Relieves the supervisory officer of office details. Interviews and transacts routine business with persons who may call at the office. Assists in the planning and revision of office procedures and routines. Receives, reviews, and adjusts complaints. Guides, instructs, and assigns tasks, participates in and is responsible for the work of the staff. Compiles data for budgets and reports. Makes special studies of certain operations and reports findings. Handles routine correspondence and prepares periodic statements. Prepares, reviews, and keeps up-to-date Tax Assessor's lists and tax duplicates. Makes entries in tax books in accord with prescribed procedures. Prepares lists of properties to be assessed and makes proper entries in field books. Supervises and/or performs the work involved in the distribution of personal property forms. May assist in the preparation of counterclaims to tax appeals. Reviews completed reports for accuracy and resolves discrepancies with electronic data processing personnel. Maintains records of sales of local real estate, veterans' exemptions, state and county Appeal Board decisions, and of applications for the apportionment of taxes. Maintains, classifies, indexes, and cross-references records and files. Will be required to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Requirements: two years of experience in clerical work.

Licenses/education. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-58 Water Treatment Plant Operator.

[Added 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 08-42C]

Job summary. Under direction, operates, adjusts regulates and maintains plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use; does related duties.

Job duties and responsibilities. Operates and controls electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment plant. Dumps specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize and clarify water. Starts agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to bottom of tank. Turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities. Pumps purified water into water mains. Monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water. Cleans tanks and filter beds using backwashing. Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment using hand tools and power tools. Tests water samples to determine acidity, color and impurities using colormeter, turbidimeter and conductivity meter. Dumps chemicals such as alum into tanks to coagulate impurities and to reduce acidity. Records data such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity and water pressure. May perform minor repairs such as replacing packing in pumps or valves and/or replacing bearings in motors and pumps, lubricating machines and equipment. May operate primary pumping equipment to transfer raw water to treatment plant or to distribute treated water to residential and commercial establishments.

Requirements: one year of experience in operating, adjusting, regulating, repairing and maintaining electric motors, pumps, valves and other electrical and mechanical equipment of the type used in a water treatment plant, pumping station or filtration plant.

Licenses/education. Appointees may be required to possess a valid public water treatment operator license of the appropriate class, depending on the permit level of the facility, issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-59 Supervising Water Treatment Plant Operator.

[Added 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 08-42C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in the operation, adjustment, regulation and maintenance of plant machines and equipment; does related duties.

Job duties and responsibilities. Supervises the activities of employees and issues work assignments. Enforces safety regulations. Trains new employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments, promotions, reassignments, transfers, disciplinary actions or other personnel transactions. Makes recommendations for changes in procedures. Supervises and works with other employees in the filtration process, sludge processing, pumping stations, flocculation and sedimentation, adjustment of chemical feed equipment, routine water testing and other operations related to the water treatment purification plant. Starts, stops and controls electric motors, pumps, valves and generators to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant. Controls filters and agitators. Dumps specified amounts of chemicals into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks. Monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water. May supervise and/or perform tasks related to the cleaning of tanks and filter beds, using backwash. May perform minor repairs and lubricate machines and equipment using hand tools and power tools. Tests water samples from varied locations to determine concentration impurities, using colorimeter, turbidimeter and conductivity meter. Makes routine bacteriological analysis of water to determine water purity and to meet state and local health laws. May record data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, water pressure and varied meter and guage readings. Evaluates logs/reports from operators. Inspects work areas to determine material and equipment needs. Supervises and leads the activities of employees to attain optimum results in terms of costs, quality and morale of a group. Provides instruction and development opportunities for personnel, communicating agency policies and other pertinent information as appropriate. Carries out agency policies and programs as they apply to a unit, and performs special assignments as given by a superior, preparing reports with recommendations as appropriate. May also operate primary pumping equipment in order to transfer raw water to treatment plant or to distribute treated water to residential, commercial or industrial establishments.

Requirements: three years of experience in operating, adjusting, regulating, repairing and maintaining electric motors, pumps, valves and other electrical and mechanical equipment used in a water treatment plant or pumping station or filtration plant.

Licenses/education. Appointees may be required to possess a valid public water treatment operator license of the appropriate class depending on the permit level of the facility, issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-60 Supervisor, Sewer/Supervisor, Water.

[Added 12-30-2008 by Ord. No. 08-42C]

Job summary. Under direction, supervises and works with a group of employees engaged in construction, maintenance and repair of sewers and other drainage facilities and in the installation, maintenance and repair of pipes, valves, pumps, hydrants and other water service equipment; does related duties.

Job duties and responsibilities. Supervises a group of employees engaged in maintaining cleaning, sewer lines and sewer manholes. Repairs broken sewer lines and replaces worn parts. Installs new sewer pipes. Sets drilling machines and taps water mains to the size required by placing needed sleeves and properly setting valves. Supervises and helps with routine and complex repairs of broken hydrants. Disassembles fire hydrants, removes defective parts, installs new parts and reassembles hydrants. Replaces water valves. Directs the opening of streets to locate defective water pipes and mains and the installation of new pipes. Ensures that streets are properly closed after repair work is completed. Obtains, stores, safeguards and supervises the use of equipment, materials and supplies. Makes recommendations to management concerning disciplinary measures, promotions and appointments of employees.

Requirements: three years of experience in cleaning, constructing, maintaining and repairing sewers; three years' experience in installation, repair and maintenance of water mains, pipes, valves, hydrants and other water service equipment and/or in varied plumbing work.

Licenses/education. Appointees may be required to possess a valid public water treatment distribution license and a valid sewer collection license, both of the appropriate class depending on the permit level of the facility, issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-61 Equipment Operator/Maintenance Repairer.

[Added 7-9-2010 by Ord. No. 10-32C[1]]

Equipment Operator.

Summary. Under direction, operates one or more types of gasoline- or diesel-powered equipment to perform assignments as noted below and to push, pull, pile, lift, and load materials as well as other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Operates equipment such as front-end loaders and bulldozers and/or other equipment towed by a tractor such as a gang mower; mows grass and/or hauls or digs dirt with scrapers or pans. Clears brush, stumps and rocks, levels earth to rough specifications at various sites with simple terrain problems. Excavates trenches and drainage ditches for culverts. Ensures that equipment is ready for operation at all times by inspecting/lubricating moving parts, inspecting tires for proper inflation, checking brake hydraulic reservoir level and oil level, and conducting a general inspection of equipment for obvious deficiencies. Reads instructions and operation manuals to learn correct lubrication, adjustment, and repair procedures for assigned equipment. Performs a variety of unskilled laboring tasks and work assignments when not engaged in operation of equipment. May occasionally drive a truck. Reports any problems that cause a delay in completion of work to the supervisor. Receives assignments either in writing or orally, explaining work to be done and equipment to be used to know the specifics of the assigned tasks. 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.

Requirements: One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of construction and maintenance equipment. Appropriate formal training in the operation of maintenance/construction equipment may be substituted for the indicated experience.

Licenses. Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Maintenance Repairer.

Job summary. Under direction, performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks involved in masonry, plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steam fitting, sheet metal, electrical, glazing, mechanical and/or other types of maintenance work; does related work as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. Erects simple forms, mixes cement and aggregates, pours same and does the finishing work involved in concrete structures. Repairs damaged plastered areas; speckles, paints interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces. Does general sheet metal work involved in repairing roofs, drain boards, and rainspouts. Replaces light bulbs, fuses, wall plates, fixture cords, and switches. Changes lubricants, refuels and does light maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Keeps simple records. 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.

Licenses. Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Editor's Note: This ordinance shall take effect retroactively to 6-6-2010.

§ 5-62 Assistant Water Superintendent.

[Added 8-6-2010 by Ord. No. 10-37C[1]]

Job summary. Under direction, assists in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all activities involved in the operation, maintenance, and management of a water system, as well as other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities. May direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in installation, maintenance, repair, expansion, and relocation of water distribution facilities and in the operation and maintenance of water system to ensure adequate water supply for human consumption. May analyze trends, such as population and industrial growth of area being served to determine adequacy of current facilities and to project community demands for future facilities. Evaluates new developments in materials, tools, and equipment to recommend or deny purchase. May prepare plans and specifications for new equipment or modification of existing equipment to affect increased operational capacity or efficiency. Reviews and evaluates water reports, records, logs, and graphs to confirm adequacy of present and projected water needs. May prepare reports concerned with chemical and bacteriological analyses of water for administrative purposes and government agencies. Needs to have knowledge of financial and technical problems involved in developing/executing the work program for the inspection, repair, maintenance, and construction of a water system. Needs to have knowledge of the operations, procedures, and processes used in the repair and maintenance of water installations. 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.

Requirements. Four years of experience in the maintenance, operation, and repair of a water distribution and/or water treatment system, three years of which shall have been in supervisory capacity.

Licenses. Appointee must possess a current/valid license of the appropriate class to operate a public water treatment system and/or public water distribution system issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Appointee must possess a current/valid New Jersey driver's license.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 8-12-2010.

§ 5-63 Assistant Director of Public Works.

[Added 8-6-2010 by Ord. No. 10-37[1]]

Job summary. Under direction, assists the Director in planning, organizing, and directing the programs and activities of a comprehensive public works department such as road, sewer and water construction/repair/maintenance; sanitation operations; traffic sign installation/maintenance/repair, landscape and tree maintenance; and water and/or sewage treatment; does other related duties.

Job duties and responsibilities. May develop, implement, or administer a variety of public works programs, including but not limited to construction, reconstruction, improvement of streets, roads, public buildings, water and sewer facilities, and recreation facilities. May establish priorities among work programs and implement plans. 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. Prepares, inspects, and approves plans and specifications and consults with general contractors on construction projects. May assist the Director in preparing annual capital improvements budgets. Undertakes specific studies pertaining to public works functions. May assist in administration/supervision of a water supply, water treatment and/or public wastewater collection system. May assist in the establishment of design criteria for the improvement/construction/reconstruction of roads and drainage facilities. May review and approve engineering plans and/or specifications before implementation. Prepares reports and correspondence. Maintains records and files. 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. Needs to have the knowledge of the techniques used to plan for effective use of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies. Have the knowledge of management principles and techniques. Have the knowledge of problems involved in supervision of various public works construction and maintenance projects. Have the ability to coordinate varied, interrelated departmental programs and activities. Have the ability to read and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to organizational unit, and apply them to specific situations. Have the ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff.

Requirements. Five years of experience in the development, administration, and implementation of public works or other similar construction/maintenance programs, three years of which shall have included management responsibilities. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses. Appointees are required to possess a current/valid New Jersey commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. Appointee must posses a current/valid New Jersey driver's license. Positions responsible for supervising the operation of public wastewater collection systems, public wastewater treatment systems, public water distribution systems, and public water treatment systems will be required to possess a license of the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Editor's Note: This ordinance provided an effective date of 8-12-2010.

§ 5-64 Carpenter.

[Added 9-23-2011 by Ord. No. 11-34C]

Job summary: under a supervisory officer, does general carpentry work involved in the layout, construction, repair and maintenance of buildings and office, equipment and furnishing; does other related duties.

Job duties and responsibilities: repairs broken and malfunctioning furniture, doors, and other types of equipment, and makes and installs window frames, trim, doors, flooring, siding, sheathing, stairs, railing porches, cabinets, and simple furniture. Constructs and repairs buildings and structures, making use of any appropriate wood joints such as dovetail, miter, mortise, and tenon. Replaces damaged ceiling panels, wall coverings, or floor segments such as inlaid parquet pieces. Builds bookcases, cabinets, tables, fan brackets, stands, screens, partitions, other types of equipment. Makes various types of rafter cuts; lays out and cuts stair horse stringers; erects scaffolding; constructs and installs cribbing and form for concrete; sets and operates a variety of woodworking machines, including power saws and attachments, planers, jointers, sanders, electric drills, and routers. Makes emergency carpentry repairs. Makes time and materials estimates. Makes reports of personnel, time spent, materials used, and work completed. Maintains records. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency or related units. Knowledge of methods and problems involved in inspecting, repairing, constructing and maintaining buildings. Ability to analyze carpentry work, organize work, and develop work methods. Ability to carry out directions and/or work from blueprints or drawings. Ability to make efficient, safe use of standard carpentry tools and equipment.

Requirements: three years experience in carpentry work involving the layout, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings and office equipment and furnishings.

Licenses. Appointees are required to possess a valid New Jersey commercial driver's license (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated. Appointees are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-65 Carpenter's helper.

[Added 9-23-2011 by Ord. No. 11-34C]

Job summary: under direction, assists a carpenter and develops a working knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved in maintenance and the less difficult tasks involved in construction and erection of wooden structures; works on installs and maintains hardware and fixtures; works with various hand tools and the more simple machine tools common to the trade; may be called on to do other types of general maintenance work; does other related duties as required.

Job duties and responsibilities: may install cylinder or other type locks, door knobs, latches, sash cords, or weights. Installs, repairs, or adjusts window frames, sashes, screens, and doors. Installs and repairs trim, stair treads, railings, siding, and floors. Erects scaffolding. Installs cribbing and simple forms for concrete. Makes use of various common joints such as miter, lap, dowel, and butt. Works with hammers, saws, common squares, rules, brace and bits, levels, chisels, and hand planes. Uses varied types of nails, screws, and fasteners. Operates a variety of simple woodworking machines such as power saws, sanders, and electric drills. Clean tools and equipment. Works from simple sketches or drawings. Keeps records. 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.

§ 5-66 Assistant Health Officer.

[Added 12-20-2013 by Ord. No. 13-45C]

Job summary: assists the Health Officer in planning, developing, coordinating and directing the work programs of a municipal Health Department and in directing the enforcement of public health laws within the municipality; does other related duties.

Job duties and responsibilities: assists the Health Officer in recommending local health policies and programs. Plans and directs the measures required to control and prevent communicable diseases. Directs and coordinates the inspection, investigation, legal and other measures required by local and state health laws. Supervises sanitation measures and inspections throughout the municipality. Plans and directs the measures required to abate nuisances which may affect health and sanitation. Ensures that an adequate program of child health service is provided. Directs the placing of warning signs at homes where cases of communicable diseases are reported. Maintains a current record of all diseases reported within the community. Investigates or directs the investigations of contacts and contagious diseases. Issues certain licenses and permits. Supervises inspections of food and drug establishments to assure compliance with the law. Prepares correspondence and reports. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Licenses. Appointees are required to possess a valid Health Officer license issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

§ 5-67 Business Administrator.

[Added 12-19-2014 by Ord. No. 14-43C[1]; amended 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 16-41C]

Job summary.

Under direction of the governing body or the Commissioner in charge of the department, acts as an administrative officer of the municipality with respect to those duties or functions delegated from time to time; does other related duties.

Serves at the pleasure and discretion of the Township Board of Commissioners.

Compensation shall be as set by the Township Board of Commissioners and within the parameters of applicable salary ordinances.

Job duties and responsibilities.

As delegated from time to time, in accordance with law and the authority, powers and duties vested with the governing body or the Commissioner in charge of the department, as the case may be, the Business Administrator may:

Act as an agent of the Township in the administration of assigned municipal affairs.

Coordinate activities of the various departments.

Assist in the preparation of the budget.

Provide information on policy matters.

Coordinate and assist with administrative matters in the various departments of the municipality.

Prepare agenda and meet with the governing body as directed.

Act as liaison as directed.

Explain planning, subdivision regulations, and zoning matters to builders, developers, and other interested citizens.

(i)

Prepare and supervise the preparation of reports and correspondence.

(j)

Act as a liaison with other officials and staff in the municipality as directed.

(k)

Act as administrative consultant to the varied boards and departments of the municipality as directed.

(l)

Receive, distribute, or handle questions, comments and problems presented by interested citizens.

(m)

Inform and assist with public relations matters.

(n)

Inform and assist with personnel and administrative matters or issues.

(o)

Direct collection, assembly, creation, and submission of various reports.

The Business Administrator shall also act as liaison, to the extent each Commissioner desires from time to time, between the Director of each department and the Commissioner in charge of that department with the exception of the Police Department. Additionally, the Business Administrator shall be responsible for legal compliance with personnel, employment and labor laws in consultation with the Township's Labor/Employment Solicitor except as otherwise delegated or required by other ordinance, law or the appropriate Commissioner(s).

The Business Administrator 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.

The Business Administrator shall be responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Township's personnel policies and procedures contained within any policy memo, directive, and Employment Handbook.

Requirements: education; experience; license.

Education: graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree.

Experience: five years of management experience which shall have involved setting program or organizational goals and objectives, establishing organizational structure or determining the need for and developing plans for organizational changes, setting policy for the organization or program managed by establishing program emphasis and priorities and developing operating and procedural guidelines, and directing the work of the organization or program through subordinate levels of supervision.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Selection: The Township's Business Administrator will be chosen or replaced by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.