[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Barnegat 9-2-08 as Ord. No. 2008-30. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created the positions of:
A. 
Affordable Housing Assessor.
B. 
Municipal Court On-Call/Courtroom Security Coordinator.
C. 
Director of Recreation - Special Needs Program.
D. 
Safety Officer.
The responsibilities, duties and job description for the position of Affordable Housing Assessor are as follows:
A. 
Description of duties. Prepares estimated assessment based on a review of plans and conceptuals submitted with the construction permit. Determines estimated nonresidential development fee due to the Municipality. Completes State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Fee Certification/Exemption Form N-RDF.
B. 
Responsibilities and examples of work.
(1) 
Prepares estimated assessment based on a review of plans and conceptuals submitted with the construction permit;
(2) 
Determines estimated preliminary nonresidential development fee due to the municipality;
(3) 
Provides copy of estimate to developer and Construction Official;
(4) 
Prior CO issue and upon notification that the property is ready for final assessment, COAH Assessor reviews the estimate, performs a final assessment, and completes form N-RDF;
(5) 
Determines estimated final nonresidential development fee due to the municipality;
(6) 
If an exemption is claimed, determines if claimed exemption is justified. Reviews redevelopment agreement, general plan approval, developer's agreement, or proof of prior commitment of payment toward low- and moderate-income housing;
(7) 
Completes State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Fee Certification/Exemption Form N-RDF.
C. 
Skills, knowledge and abilities:
(1) 
Knowledge of assessing principals and practices;
(2) 
Knowledge of construction methods and plans;
(3) 
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with various individuals, developers and departments;
(4) 
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with developers, associates, and the Construction Official.
D. 
Education and requirements:
(1) 
New Jersey State Tax Assessor certification.
E. 
Supervision.
(1) 
Report to Township Administrator.
The responsibilities, duties and job description for the position of Municipal Court On-Call/Courtroom Security Coordinator are as follows:
A. 
Description of duties.
(1) 
Be available to all law enforcement agencies on a continuous basis, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. The Court Administrator and Deputy Administrator alternate every week of on-call duty. N.J.S.A. 2B:12-15 requires each municipality to develop, implement and coordinate a local Municipal Court Security Plan in consultation with the local law enforcement authority, Municipal Judge and the Administrative Office of the Courts.
(2) 
Establish a Security Committee.
B. 
Responsibilities and examples of work:
(1) 
Must be available and accessible to all law enforcement authorities: local police, state police, fish and game and marine police on an around-the-clock basis;
(2) 
Be available at all times to issue warrants, accept bail, release prisoners, and commit defendants to county jail, set bail. Available to answer questions relating to warrants and complaint summonses;
(3) 
Implement and maintain Court Room Security Policy. Maintain decorum of the Court. Deter those who would take violent action against the Court, personnel or public;
(4) 
Implement a Municipal Court Room Security Plan on: the perimeter, access control, circulation control, Court Room Security and emergency procedures. Review security on a continuing basis, including annual risk assessment;
(5) 
Establish Security Committee.
C. 
Education and requirements.
(1) 
Certified Municipal Court Administrator.
D. 
Supervision.
(1) 
Municipal Court Judge;
(2) 
Assignment Judge;
(3) 
Administrative Office of the Courts.
The responsibilities, duties and job description for the position of Director of Recreation, Special Needs Program are as follows:
A. 
Description of duties. Supervise the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall therapeutic delivery of programs and services for individuals with special needs. Implement a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity interventions that are based upon the assessed needs of individuals with special needs and/or disabling conditions. Assist in implementing recreational therapy ideas and concepts to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social emotional and spiritual functioning in order to facilitate full participation in life.
Plan, promote, develop, and supervise a community-wide recreation program specifically designed to provide safe recreation activities for physically and/or mentally handicapped individuals.
B. 
Responsibilities and examples of work.
(1) 
Meet with and inform the Recreation Commission, Disabilities Board, Meadowedge Committee and Township Committee concerning the feasibility of implementing a new program at least six to nine months before start up;
(2) 
Coordinate with BPWD concern maintenance and repair of all the buildings and facilities that are used for special needs program as it relates to ADA regulations;
(3) 
Advertise, interview, hire and supervise all staff for all special needs programs;
(4) 
Incorporate all new staff for special needs program as it relates to ADA regulations;
(5) 
Purchasing agent for all materials, supplies and programs;
(6) 
Review all participant detailed registration forms and address any concerns;
(7) 
Oversee initial meetings with participants and guardians in order to address any questions or concerns;
(8) 
Oversee the implementation of professional advice and assistance;
(9) 
Ensure staff prepares monthly newsletters, press releases, plan field trips and advertise inclusive community activities;
(10) 
Incorporate annual budget requirement to existing budget for programs designed for individuals with special needs;
(11) 
Manage all accounting and accountability of funds from fundraising from corporate and private donations generated by special needs activities;
(12) 
Maintain personnel records and files on all staff members and volunteers;
(13) 
Supervise relationships established by special needs staff with associations, general public, and volunteers to ensure a cohesive working environment;
(14) 
Conduct staff meetings weekly, monthly, or as needed;
(15) 
Maintain professional certifications by attending workshops, continuing education classes, and seminars/conferences;
(16) 
Supervise the Assistant Director of Recreation in their recommendations and implementations of the Disability Advisory Board meetings;
(17) 
Oversee the effectiveness and efficiency to the over all therapeutic delivery of recreation programs and services;
(18) 
Provide information and assistance to public both in person and by phone, regarding services;
(19) 
Ensure that all recreation activities for individuals with disabilities are advertised on a timely basis;
(20) 
Report to the Township Administrator orally or in writing on groups or individuals, plans, and problems. Recommends action and carries out policy;
(21) 
Assist with special events within the Recreation Department as directed.
C. 
Skills, knowledge and abilities.
(1) 
Ability to work with adults and children on a professional basis with physical, mental or developmental disabilities;
(2) 
Ability to deliver therapeutic recreational services;
(3) 
Knowledge of specialized skills that enhance recreational experiences for the community;
(4) 
Ability to effectively communicate orally and written with various individuals and organizations;
(5) 
Ability to apply a program to meet learning needs and limitations of those being taught;
(6) 
Satisfactory completion and certification in CPR and first aid;
(7) 
Knowledge of the methods used to plan, promote, develop and supervise a recreation program for individuals with special needs;
(8) 
Knowledge of problems encountered in planning, promoting, developing, and supervising a recreation program for individuals with special needs;
(9) 
Ability to organize, develop, and coordinate recreation programs for individuals with special needs;
(10) 
Ability to enlist the interest of concerned individuals and encourage their participation in an organized program;
(11) 
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with associates, the general public, and volunteers;
(12) 
Satisfactory completion and certification in CPR and first aid.
D. 
Education requirements.
(1) 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, special education, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, or other related field that enhances recreation;
(2) 
Minimum of one year of experience working with the individuals with special needs.
E. 
Supervision.
(1) 
Work with minimal supervision, following established office and township procedures and practices. Refers questions/problems to Township Administrator or Township Committee.
The responsibilities, duties and job description for the position of Safety Officer are as follows:
A. 
Description of duties. Prepare safety lectures, seminars and classes to assist the Township with safety issues and assist in minimizing and decreasing the Township's liability insurance expenses.
B. 
The safety responsibilities and examples of work.
(1) 
Prepare safety seminars for assistance to township employees;
(2) 
Assist the Township Administrator and the Safety Coordinator with regard to preparation of safety manuals, videos, etc.
C. 
Skills, knowledge and abilities.
(1) 
Possess at least five years of experience with sanitary sewer and/or water facility activities;
(2) 
Knowledge of construction methods and plans;
(3) 
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with various individuals, including Township employees;
(4) 
Ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship in conjunction with safety counseling.
D. 
Educational requirements.
(1) 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree;
(2) 
Minimum of five years of experience working in the construction related field;
(3) 
At least five years of experience in the water and sanitary sewer industry.
E. 
Supervision.
(1) 
Report to Township Administrator.
[Added 10-3-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-25]
A. 
Established. The Township establishes the position of Qualified Purchasing Agent.
B. 
The Purchasing Agent shall be the individual duly assigned the authority, responsibility and accountability for the purchasing activity of the Township, and who has such duties as are defined by the Township appropriate to the form and structure of the Township. The Purchasing Agent shall have the power to prepare advertisements, to advertise for and receive bids, and to recommend the award of contracts as permitted by N.J.S.A. 40:11-1 et seq.
C. 
In general the qualifications of the Purchasing Agent shall be the following:
(1) 
Knowledge of accepted procedures used in making large scale purchases;
(2) 
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting purchasing;
(3) 
Knowledge of the accepted preparation of specifications of commodity markets, marketing practices, and commodity pricing methods, and the application of bookkeeping methods to procurement practices;
(4) 
Ability to interpret market prices and trends, and apply such interpretations to procurement problems;
(5) 
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships;
(6) 
Ability review and prepare specifications;
(7) 
Ability to recommend suitable action on bids;
(8) 
Ability to establish and maintain purchasing and other records;
(9) 
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recoding and information systems used by the agency, office or related units;
(10) 
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication;
(11) 
Persons who may have mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
D. 
The Township Committee for good cause shall have the ability to waive any requirements for the appointment of a person to the position of Qualified Purchasing Agent.
E. 
A Qualified Purchasing Agent, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9, will be required to possess a valid Qualified Purchasing Agent certification issued by the State Division of Local Government Services, and the Department of Community Affairs.
F. 
In addition to the above, the Township Qualified Purchasing Agent shall be required to continue to enroll in, attend and sufficiently pass all appropriate post certification courses and seminars as mandated by the provisions of the New Jersey Administrative Code and the New Jersey Annotated Statutes.
[Added 10-3-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-26]
A. 
No member of the Township Committee shall be entitled to hospitalization benefits paid by the taxpayers of the Township of Barnegat while a member of the Township Committee. This section shall take effect on January 1, 2018.
B. 
No member of the Township Committee or Mayor shall receive payment or compensation (i.e., stipend) for any official Township duties or positions, other than the salary of Mayor or Committee person, to which they are elected or are serving an unexpired term.
[Added 9-4-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-26]
C. 
The Mayor and all members of the Township Committee shall be ineligible for employment within the Township within two years after serving in the capacity of Mayor or Township Committee person.
[Added 9-4-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-26]