There shall be a Department of Public Works
in the borough, which shall have jurisdiction over activities relating
to public works, streets, public lands and buildings, collection and
disposal of solid waste and sanitary and storm sewers.
Within the Department of Public Works there
shall be an office of the Superintendent and other subordinate positions
as may be established by the Borough Council. The Superintendent shall
be appointed by the governing body. His or her term shall be for a
period of one year and shall expire on December 31 of every year,
and any vacancy during the term shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
A. Qualifications. The Superintendent of the Department
of Public Works shall be a person qualified by education, training
and experience to perform the duties of office as hereinafter set
forth. No person having less than eight years of direct experience
in the field of municipal public works, including at least two years
of direct supervisory experience in the same field, shall be eligible
to hold this office. He or she must hold a certificate of "New Jersey
Certified Public Works Manager" or be certified within one year of
appointment. He or she shall devote full time to the duties of the
office and not engage in any other employment.
[Amended 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2023:1327]
B. Responsibilities. The Superintendent of the Department
of Public Works shall plan, direct and control the activities of the
Department. He or she shall be operationally responsible to the Borough
Administrator.
The duties of the Superintendent of the Department
of Public Works shall include but not be limited to:
A. Ensure appropriate manpower utilization within authorized
organizational and budgetary guidelines for all public works and solid
waste operations.
B. Provide services incumbent upon the Department in
a timely and efficient manner, consistent with budgetary limitations.
C. Supervise the operation, maintenance and repair of
any borough-owned equipment and properties.
D. Keep an inventory control and submit requisitions
for all materials and supplies required by the Department.
E. Supervise the performance of the work of all personnel
assigned to his or her jurisdiction.
F. Recommend to the Borough Administrator the need for
any repairs and replacements to borough-owned equipment, structures,
buildings and grounds.
G. Submit to the governing body a monthly report of all
work performed and services furnished as well as inspections made
during the previous month.
H. Submit to the Borough Administrator recommendations
for budget appropriations for the ensuing year as well as those programs
or reports to the Council or the Administrator deemed necessary to
promote and increase efficiency or improve operations of the Department.
I. Recommend to the Borough Administrator for approval
the expenditure of all funds by voucher chargeable against the budget
of the Department of Public Works.
J. Coordinate the inspection of all sewer lines in the
borough.
K. Receive all complaints from residents and taxpayers
of the borough relating to the operations under his or her jurisdiction,
investigate the same, take appropriate action and report all results
to the Borough Administrator.
L. Set up, keep and maintain all the necessary books,
records, field notes, maps, surveys and similar records necessary
to perform the duties of his or her office and turn over all the records
to his or her successor or the Borough Administrator upon termination
of employment by the borough.
M. Develop and promote training programs for all employees
within the Department and recommend personnel for promotion and/or
dismissal to the governing body, as the case may be.
N. Handle the scheduling of work assignments and programs
within the Department.
O. Establish and maintain working relationships with
other borough employees and the general public.
The Department of Public Works shall provide
service relating to the construction and maintenance of streets, storm
drainage and sewer systems, parks and recreational facilities and
public buildings. In addition, the Department shall operate the solid
waste collection and disposal function in accordance with the rules
and regulations as set forth hereinafter.
The Council shall, by resolution, make such
rules and regulations necessary for the proper operation of the Department
of Public Works. The rules and regulations shall be binding upon each
member of the Department.
[Amended 1-3-1994 by Ord. No. 1993:663; 6-12-2002 by Ord. No. 2002:865]
The salary of the Superintendent of Public Works
and Deputy Superintendent of Public Works shall be as may hereafter
be provided in the Borough of Closter Salary Ordinance adopted and
amended from time to time.
[Added 6-12-2002 by Ord. No. 2002:865; amended 11-20-2023 by Ord. No.
2023:1327]
Within the Department of Public Works, if appointed,
there will be an office of the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works.
The Deputy Superintendent shall be appointed by the governing body.
His or her term shall be for a period of one year and shall expire
on December 31 every year, and any vacancy during the term shall be
filled for the unexpired term only.
A. Qualifications. The Deputy Superintendent of the Department
of Public Works shall be a person qualified by education, training
and experience to perform the duties of office hereinafter set forth.
No person having less than six years of direct experience in the field
of municipal public works, including at least one year of direct supervisory
experience in the same field, shall be eligible to hold this office.
B. Responsibilities. The Deputy Superintendent of the
Department of Public Works shall report directly to the Superintendent
of Public Works and shall assist the Superintendent in the duties
of the office.
[Added 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2023:1327]
Within the Department of Public Works, an office of Director
may be established by the Borough Council if directed. The Director
will be appointed by the governing body. His or her term shall be
for a period of one year and shall expire on December 31 of every
year, and any vacancy during the term shall be filled for the unexpired
term only.
A. Qualifications.
The Director of the Department of Public Works shall be a person qualified
by education, training and experience to perform the duties of office
as hereinafter set forth. No person having less than 25 years of direct
experience in the field of municipal public works, including at least
five years of direct supervisory experience in the same field, shall
be eligible to hold this office. He or she must hold a certificate
of "New Jersey Certified Public Works Manager." He or she shall devote
full time to the duties of the office and not engage in any other
employment.
B. Responsibilities.
The Director of the Department of Public Works will work with the
Superintendent to plan, direct and control the activities of the Department
and coordinate with the Administrator on Borough projects. He or she
shall be operationally responsible to the Borough Administrator.
[Added 11-20-2023 by Ord. No. 2023:1327]
The duties of the Director of the Department of Public Works
shall include but not be limited to:
A. All the
duties of and to assist the Superintendent of Public Works.
B. Work with
other Borough departments, boards and commissions on projects outside
the scope of the Public Works Department.
C. Assist the
Borough with large-scale infrastructure projects.