[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Union 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. 5693. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
There is hereby created for the Township of Union in the County
of Union a Department of Public Works.
A.
Under the supervision of the Director
of Public Works and such deputies and supervisors as may be appointed
thereto, the Department of Public Works shall provide for the proper
and efficient conduct of all public works functions of the Township
of Union and shall provide assistance and services, as may be required
and needed, to all Township departments.
B.
Said Department shall be charged
with the responsibility of the operation of, but not limited thereby,
the following services:
(1)
Issue permits for curb cuts
and maintain all records pertaining thereto and supervise the inspection
of all curb construction.
(2)
The maintenance and operation
of the shade tree program of the Township.
(3)
All matters relating to the
maintenance of public streets and sidewalks.
(4)
Supervision and control of
all automotive equipment of the Department.
(5)
Removal of snow.
(6)
Cleaning of streets.
(7)
Such other duties as may be
delegated to said Department by the governing body or the Township
Administrator.
(8)
Supervise street openings
and issue permits therefor.
(9)
Maintain and repair all Township
streets, bridges, culverts and drains.
(10)
Construct and reconstruct,
as directed, streets, roads, culverts and drains.
(11)
Treat road surfaces and
resurface streets and roads in accordance with directions received
from the Township Administrator.
(12)
Remove leaves from the streets
of the Township.
(13)
Maintain, repair and clean
storm and sanitary sewers, lines and mains.
(14)
Parks and playground maintenance.
(15)
The operation, maintenance
and repair of public buildings, excluding library, school buildings,
police and fire buildings.
(16)
The maintenance of Township-owned
property and public grounds.
A.
There is hereby created the position
of Director of Public Works in the Department of Public Works, who
has the responsibility to oversee the general operation of the Department
of Public Works.
B.
Said Director of Public Works
shall have a knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques
required for directing and supervising the general work performed
by a Municipal Public Works Department; a knowledge of field and office
techniques and practices; a knowledge of administrative methods, procedures
and techniques; a knowledge of municipal functions, ordinances and
regulations; an ability to prepare reports and interpret policy decisions;
an ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
with associates, subordinates and the general public.
A.
There is hereby created for the
Township of Union in the County of Union within the Department of
Public Works a Division of Solid Waste and Recycling.
B.
Said Division shall be under the
supervision of the Director of the Department of Public Works and
such deputies and supervisors as may be appointed in connection therewith.
C.
Said Division is required to conduct
investigations in order to enforce codes, ordinances and policies
relating to the collection, haulage and disposal of refuse, litter
and solid waste. The Division is also required to conduct investigations
and inquiries as to the collection, haulage and sale of recyclable
materials which are collected within the Township of Union.
D.
It shall be the responsibility
of the Division to:
(1)
Inspect and investigate practices
and procedures related to refuse and recyclable containment, placement,
disposal, separation of recyclables, etc.
(2)
Inspect and report on compliance
with the terms of the work contract and Township ordinances and policies.
(3)
Investigate complaints regarding
solid waste and/or recyclables and issue summonses for the violation
thereof.
(4)
Verify weight of all solid
waste and recyclables removed from the Township and reconcile weight
slips with monthly payment vouchers or, in the case of recyclables,
reimbursement checks.
(5)
Periodically inspect the equipment
and vehicles being used by the contractor to ensure compliance with
the contract and ordinances.
A.
There is hereby created for the
Township of Union in the County of Union within the Department of
Public Works a Division of Engineering.
B.
Said Division shall be under the
supervision of the Director of the Department of Public Works and
such deputies and supervisors as may be appointed in connection therewith,
the Division of Engineering shall provide for the proper and efficient
conduct of all engineering functions of the Township government and
shall provide assistance and services, as may be required and needed,
to all Township departments.
C.
Said Department shall be charged
with the responsibility of the operation of, but not limited thereby,
the following services:
(1)
Provide all staff engineering
required by the Township.
(2)
Prepare, maintain and preserve
maps, charts and records of roads, utilities, public buildings, structures
and all public facilities owned or operated by the Township.
(3)
Prepare, review and approve
specifications for public works contracts and certify satisfactory
completion of work to authorize progress permits pursuant to the contract.
(4)
Make such recommendations
as may be required in connection with the applications made to the
Union Township Planning Board.
(5)
Maintain the tax atlas and
Tax Maps for the Tax Assessor's office in a current status and promptly
record all changes of ownership.
(6)
Conduct all investigations
and make all surveys necessary for the preparation of preliminary
designs, plans and specifications and making estimates of cost for
all road, bridge, culvert and storm drain facility construction, reconstruction,
major repair, replacement and improvements, including designs and
specifications of material used.
(7)
On approval of preliminary
plans by all parties involved, prepare final plans, specifications
and proposals for advertising to receive bids therefor.
(8)
On receipt of bids therefor,
prepare reports for awards of contracts or rejection of bids.
(9)
Supervise project construction
as per plans, specifications and contracts, including the use of proper
materials.
(10)
Comply with all state and/or
federal requirements and perform all liaison work where state and/or
federal funds are involved and obtain state and/or federal approvals
where required.
(11)
Provide and maintain surveys,
maps, plans, specifications, operating records and files pertaining
to all Township roads, bridges, sewers and storm drain facilities
owned or operated by the Township.
(12)
Provide surveyors and developers
with records of Township road line and grade information.
(13)
Prepare estimates for capital
expenditure programs.
D.
The head of the Division of Engineering
shall be the Township Engineer, who shall be appointed in accordance
with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140. Said Township Engineer shall be lawfully
licensed under the laws of the State of New Jersey to practice professional
engineering and land surveying and shall likewise possess a valid
planner's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional
Planners. The Township Engineer shall be a degreed civil engineer
with a professional engineer's license and shall be certified as a
municipal engineer.
(1)
Included but not limited,
eligibility requirements of the Township Engineer shall be a comprehensive
knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques required
for planning, designing, directing and operating complex and diversified
public projects; extensive knowledge of management science, administrative
methods, procedures and techniques; a broad knowledge of municipal
functions, emphasizing planning, zoning, land subdivision and development,
public utilities, pertinent statutes, local ordinances and regulations;
a broad knowledge of civil engineering theory and practice, especially
pertaining to public works and improvements; a thorough knowledge
of land surveying techniques and practices; the ability to initiate
and develop technical studies and surveys and to prepare reports;
the ability to direct, coordinate and supervise work of subordinates
engaged in a variety of technical activities; the ability to interpret
policy decisions and to advise appropriate local authorities in a
clear, concise and direct manner on any matter concerning public works
and improvements; and the ability to establish and maintain effective
work relationships with associates, subordinates and the general public.
E.
There is hereby created the position
of Assistant Township Engineer in the Division of Engineering, who,
under the direction of the Township Engineer, shall perform technical
work related to planning, design, construction and maintenance of
all municipal facilities, as well as other related work assigned by
the Township Engineer.
(1)
Said Assistant Township Engineer
shall hold a degree in civil engineering, issued upon graduation from
a recognized college or university and/or a valid professional engineer's
license and/or a valid land surveyor's license.
(2)
Said Assistant Township Engineer
shall have a working knowledge of principles, practices, methods and
techniques required for planning, designing, directing and operating
diversified public projects; knowledge of administrative methods,
procedures and techniques; a broad knowledge of municipal functions,
emphasizing planning, zoning, land subdivision and development of
public utilities, of pertinent statutes, local ordinances and regulations;
a broad knowledge of civil engineering theory and practice, especially
pertaining to public works and improvements; a thorough knowledge
of land surveying techniques and practices; the ability to develop
technical studies and surveys and to prepare reports; the ability
to direct, coordinate and supervise work of subordinates engaged in
a variety of technical activities; the ability to interpret policy
decisions; and the ability to establish and maintain effective work
relationships with associates, subordinates and the general public.
F.
There is hereby created the position
of Principal Engineering Aide in the Division of Engineering, who,
under the direction of the Township Engineer and such deputies and
supervisors as may be delegated, has the responsibility to oversee
the general operation of the Department of Engineering and Operations.
(1)
Said Principal Engineering
Aide shall have knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques
required for directing and supervising the general work performed
by a Municipal Engineering Department; a knowledge of field and office
techniques; a knowledge of municipal functions, ordinances and regulations;
an ability to prepare reports and interpret policy decisions; an ability
to establish and maintain effective work relationships with associates,
subordinates and the general public.
G.
There is hereby created the position
of Senior Draftsman within the Division of Engineering. Said Draftsman
shall perform the following duties, i.e., routine drafting work involved
in the preparation of drawings, maps, charts, graphs, sketches and
plans; prepare clear, accurate and complete working plans and detailed
drawings according to specified dimensions; make final sketches of
proposed drawings, drawing of charts for representation of statistical
data and drawing finished designs; maintain established relevant records
and files and such other related work as may be directed. Said Draftsman
shall be under the supervision and control of the Township Engineer,
or such deputies and supervisors to whom he may be directed to report.
