There is hereby established the Department of Municipal Services.
There is hereby established the position of "Director of Municipal
Services" whose duties are set forth herein. Compensation for the
position of "Director of Municipal Services" shall be set annually
in the Woolwich Township Salary Ordinance.
The Director of Municipal Services shall have the following
duties and responsibilities, which shall include related duties necessary
to administer the Department not expressly stated herein:
A. Act as the overall Department Head of the Department of Public Works.
B. Assist the Township Administrator in any and all disciplinary actions
of public works employees.
C. Conduct annual performance evaluation of the Public Works Superintendent.
D. Execute and plan for the effective utilization of available funds,
personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
E. Prepare the operating and capital budgets in conjunction with the
Public Works Superintendent.
F. Assist with the preparation of specifications for department bids.
G. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with contracting,
engineering, and state agencies.
H. Prepare reports for the county interlocal salt shed usage.
I. Research, evaluate, and plan for the long-term needs of the Public
Works Department.
J. Develop suitable work programs for the varied functions of the department.
K. Establish and supervise the maintenance of essential records and
files.
L. Prepare plans and specifications or assist in same for work performed
by private contractors and follow through on public works projects
undertaken by private contractors to ensure that such work is completed
properly and in compliance with terms of contract.
M. Communicate to the Township Committee liaison and Township Administrator
the activities and needs of the Department on a monthly basis.
N. Prepare and file annual state reports.
O. Plan, coordinate, and develop the recycling program for the efficient
collection and disposal of recyclable material.
P. Receive requests from residents for special item pickup and respond
to said requests.
Q. Prepare, oversee and conduct reporting responsibilities to NJ Department
of Environmental Protection regarding the Township's stormwater management
plan and activities.
R. Monitor, prepare and oversee all municipal services agreements in
conjunction with the Township Administrator.
S. Receive and review all applications for zoning permits and issue
permits or denials when applicable.
T. Consult with property owners, developers, professionals, and contractors
on compliance issues.
U. Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with zoning regulations,
and property maintenance requirements and initiate appropriate enforcement
actions against violators.
V. Interact with athletic leagues and the public at large related to
scheduling, field supplies, field usage, pavilion usage, lighting
requests, and tournaments to enforce Township policies.
W. Ensure compliance of park events with local, state, and federal legislation,
rules, and regulations.
X. Coordinate with the Public Works Department pertaining to park improvements
and maintenance.
Y. Administer closing the park due to inclement conditions.
The Director of Municipal Services shall hold and maintain the
following certifications:
A. Certified Public Works Manager (CPWM) issued by the New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs.
B. Certified Zoning Official issued by the Center for Government Services.
C. Certified Recycling Professional issued by the Center for Government
Services.
D. A candidate for this position must possess at least two of the three
required certifications when hired and must possess all three within
one year from the date of hire.