[Adopted 12-26-1984 by Ord. No. 84-60 (Ch. 438, Part 2, of the 1990 Code); amended in its entirety 7-14-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-43]
There is hereby established a Department of Municipal Utilities
of the City of Vineland, the head of which shall be the Director.
The following utilities shall be embraced and allocated within the
Department of Municipal Utilities:
A.
The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor of the City of Vineland
with the advice and consent of the City Council, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40:69A-32.
B.
The Director shall be appointed for and shall serve during the term
of office of the Mayor appointing him and until the appointment and
qualification of his successor.
C.
The position of Director of the Department of Municipal Utilities
shall be considered a full-time position.
D.
The salary of the Director shall be fixed by the City Council in
the compensation schedules heretofore adopted or hereafter to be adopted
in the Schedule of Classified/Unclassified Positions and Applicable
Salary Ranges in the Civil Service of the City of Vineland.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
[Amended 1-24-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-2]
The Director shall have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from
an accredited institution, in addition to five years of supervisory
experience in project management for commercial electrical construction
projects. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, qualified candidates shall
have not less than 10 years managerial experience in the commercial
electrical profession, which shall include procurement and purchasing,
budgeting, and personnel matters.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
The Director of the Department of Municipal Utilities shall
provide general supervision to the Department and its employees and
further shall:
A.
Direct the operations and activities of all utilities, divisions,
offices, and the Customer Service Center, including but not limited
to the Electric Utility, Water-Sewer Utility, the activities of the
engineering staff, the storeroom and related office staff, and coordinate
the work of all divisional activities.
B.
Prescribe the internal organization of the work of the Department
consistent with applicable statutes and ordinances.
C.
Appoint, direct and supervise the subordinate officers and employees
of the Department.
D.
Approve or disapprove pay rolls, bills and claims chargeable to the
Department appropriation.
E.
Provide such information and reports on the work of the Department
as may from time to time be required by the Mayor.
F.
Establish policies and procedures for the administration of all divisions
of the Department.
G.
Be responsible for all financial and budgetary matters of the Department.
H.
Perform such other duties as directed by the Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Electric
Utility shall consist of the following Divisions:
A.
The Division of Electric Generation which shall be directly supervised
by the Superintendent of Electric Generation.
B.
The Division of Electric Distribution which shall be directly supervised
by the Superintendent of Electric Distribution.
C.
The Division of Electric Engineering which shall be directly supervised
by the Superintendent of Engineering Services (Chief Engineer).
D.
The Division of Interconnection which shall be directly supervised
by the Superintendent of PJM Interconnection.
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Electric
Generation. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of
Electric Generation, the Division shall:
A.
Be responsible for the production of electricity, including all necessary
functions, such as the procurement and storage of necessary equipment,
components and supplies and the construction and maintenance of the
electric generation systems.
B.
Be responsible for preparation of specifications for contracts relating
to electric generation maintenance.
C.
Provide such information reports on the work of the Division as may
be required by the Director or Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
D.
Recommend revisions in the established ordinances, resolutions, rules
and regulations as deemed necessary and proper for the introduction,
transmission, distribution, use and supply of light, heat, or power
and the protection of the buildings, machinery, apparatus, wires,
poles, piping and conduits and other works and appurtenances used
in connection therewith and for the fixing and collecting of all rates,
rents or charges for supplying light, heat or power for private or
commercial uses in the City of Vineland franchised territory and for
the imposition of penalties upon the nonpayment thereof.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-10]
E.
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles
and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody
of the Electric Utility, Generation Division, and provide for the
care, storage, use and maintenance of all generation and transmission
equipment, and land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody
of the Electric Utility.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-10]
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Electrical
Distribution. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of
Electrical Distribution, the Division shall:
A.
Be responsible for providing electric service, including all necessary
functions, such as procurement and storage of necessary equipment,
components and supplies and construction and maintenance of distribution
systems.
B.
Be responsible for the preparation of specifications for contracts
relating to electrical transmission and distribution systems.
C.
Provide such information repmis on the work of the Division as may
be required by the Director or Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
D.
Recommend to the Director, Mayor and City Council extensions of the
generation and transmission systems, through the construction, maintenance
and operation of additions and extensions to the plant and distribution
system of the Electric Utility and to recommend to the Director, Mayor
and City Council to do such acts and things as may be necessary or
convenient within the powers conferred by N.J.S.A. 40:62-12 et seq.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-10]
E.
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles
and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody
of the Electric Utility, Distribution Division, and provide for the
care, storage, use and maintenance of all distribution equipment,
and land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Electric
Utility.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-10]
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Electric
Engineering. Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of
Engineering Services (Chief Engineer), the Division shall:
A.
Be responsible for providing interconnect services with other electric
utilities, including all necessary functions, such as procurement
and storage of necessary equipment, components and supplies and construction
and maintenance of distribution systems.
B.
Be responsible for the preparation of specifications for contracts
relating to sources of generation supply and other engineering services
required by the Department.
C.
Be responsible for the reviewing of specifications for the Divisions
of Electric Generation and Electrical Distribution for continuity
and standardization.
D.
Be responsible for supplying engineering services and maintaining
records and prints for the Divisions of Electric Generation and Electrical
Distribution for continuity and standardization.
E.
Provide such information reports on the work of the Division as may
be required by the Director or Mayor.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
F.
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles
and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody
of the Electric Utility, Electric Engineering Division, and provide
for the care, storage, use and maintenance of all engineering equipment
owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Electric Utility.
[Added 2-14-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-10]
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
Within the Electric Utility, there shall be a Division of Interconnection.
Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Interconnection,
the Division shall provide for the planning and procurement of purchased
power to fill the needs of the Electric Utility and City of Vineland.
The Division shall also manage PJM interconnection activities, including
load, scheduling, generation dispatch, interconnection emergency procedures
and billing.
A.
The Water-Sewer Utility shall be managed by the Municipal Water-Sewer
Utility Department Head under the general supervision of the Director
of the Utilities. The Water-Sewer Utility Department Head shall be
a full-time managerial position and not subject to the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FSLA) and therefore not entitled to compensatory or
overtime. He/she shall receive an annual salary to be paid in the
same manner as salaries of all other City employees with a salary
range as set forth in Ordinance No. 8 and amendments thereto. The
position of Municipal Water-Sewer Utility Department Head shall be
considered full-time.
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10; 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-43]
(1)
Perform
all of the managerial duties including review of current workflow,
analyze administrative objectives, review the efficiency of the department
and review/revise existing procedures.
(2)
Serve
as the principal executive officer of the utility and perform various
duties including policy development and implementation, budget planning,
finance planning, assignment of duties, manage and direct all field
office and supervisory personnel, evaluate employee performance and
conduct, recommend the hiring, discipline and promotion of all employees
of the utility, investigate employee complaints and report to the
Director all findings.
(3)
Provide
a systematic plan of action for short-term projects, provide a strategic
plan for long-term infrastructure modification and replacement, assist
in the implementation of a digital information system and work order
system.
(4)
Operate,
maintain, repair and manage the Water-Sewer Utility in compliance
with all applicable local, state and federal laws and ordinances.
B.
Under the general supervision of the Director and direct supervision
of the Water-Sewer Utility Department Head, the Superintendent of
the Water-Sewer Utility shall receive an annual salary to be paid
in the same manner as salaries of all other City employees with a
salary range as set forth in Ordinance No. 8 and amendments thereto.
The position of Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall be
considered a full-time position.
[Amended 9-22-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-43]
C.
The Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall be a certified
public works manager as defined by N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.6g subject to
the City of Vineland residency requirements. The Superintendent of
the Water-Sewer Utility shall also possess a thorough knowledge of
the potable water systems within the City of Vineland and their operation,
drainage systems, road network and heavy equipment maintenance and
operation. The Superintendent of Water-Sewer Utility shall also have
the ability to efficiently organize and schedule work to give clear
assignment and instructions to groups and individuals, to prepare
suitable reports and to keep needed records and files. Further, the
Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall hold a valid license
or licenses of the appropriate grade and class, as required by the
State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and in
compliance with N.J.S.A. 58:11-64 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 7:10-13.10
for the appropriate class public water system or systems owned and
operated by the City of Vineland. 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.
D.
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor vehicles
and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in the custody
of the Water-Sewer Utility and provide for the care, storage, use
and maintenance of all generation and transmission equipment, and
land owned by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Water-Sewer
Utility.
E.
The Superintendent of the Water-Sewer Utility shall, in addition
to the functions, powers and duties that are hereby or may hereafter
be conferred and imposed upon him or her by law and City Ordinance
pursuant to the policies adopted by the Director:
[Amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10]
(1)
Direct the operations of the Water-Sewer Utility, including the activities
of the staff, and coordinate the work of all activities within the
Utility.
(2)
Report to the Director, in such form as shall be prescribed by the
Director on the operations of the Utility and make such other reports
as may be requested by the Director, Mayor and City Council.
(3)
Assist in executing plans for the effective utilization of available
funds, personnel, equipment, materials and supplies.
(4)
Organize and develop suitable work programs for the varied functions
of the Water-Sewer Utility.
(5)
Give suitable assignments and instructions to individuals and groups
and supervise their work.
(6)
Make investigations of complaints and take proper action to see that
needed repairs are made within a minimum of delay.
(7)
Inspect work in progress, or completed assignments to assure that
proper procedures are followed.
(8)
Keep all records and files pertaining to the Water-Sewer Utility
as are required by law and necessary for the proper function of the
Division.
(9)
Prepare and obtain approval and implement a capital improvement program
for the City's potable water system in coordination with the City
Engineer, the Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment, Chief Financial
Officer and Business Administrator.
(10)
Prepare and assist in the preparation of loan and grant applications
to state and federal government agencies for Water-Sewer Utility projects
and inform the Director, Mayor and City Council of all available financial
aid.
(11)
Provide technical assistance, labor and equipment to other divisions
within the Department and other Departments within the City of Vineland
as expeditiously as possible, based upon the priority of the assistance
needed.
(12)
Work in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer on all
financial and budgetary matters of the Water-Sewer Utility.
(13)
Approve or disapprove pay rolls, bills and claims chargeable
to the Water-Sewer Utility budget.
(14)
Periodically review and recommend water rates, rules and tariffs
to the Director, Mayor and City Council in order to maintain fiscal
integrity and self-liquidating status of the Water-Sewer Utility.
(15)
Provide for the care, storage, use and maintenance of motor
vehicles and motorized equipment owned by the City of Vineland in
the custody of the Water-Sewer Utility and provide for the care, storage,
use and maintenance of all water and sewer equipment and land owned
by the City of Vineland and in the custody of the Water-Sewer Utility.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 687-79, Customer Service
Center, as amended 2-14-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-10, which immediately followed this
section, was repealed 3-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-20.
