A.
The Department
of Public Works shall be headed by the Public Works Director, who
shall be responsible to the Township Manager for the performance of
the functions of the Department.
B.
Qualifications.
The minimum acceptable training and experience for the Public Works
Director shall be as follows:
(1)
Extensive
knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied
to municipal public works.
(2)
Thorough
knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations controlling municipal
public works.
(3)
Ability
to advise and undertake technical work.
(4)
Ability
to supervise subordinate personnel.
(5)
Six
years experience in streets and drainage or related maintenance and
construction work.
(6)
Six
years experience as a road foreman.
(7)
Knowledge
of the materials, methods and techniques utilized in the construction
and maintenance of streets and drainage.
(8)
Knowledge
of the hazards associated with streets and drainage maintenance and
construction, and pertinent safety practices and techniques.
(9)
Ability
to supervise and train employees, including heavy equipment operators
and laborers.
(10)
Ability
to read plans.
(11)
A
licensed professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
C.
Duties.
The duties of the Public Works Director shall be to:
(1)
Construct
and maintain the streets, bridges, culverts and drainage ditches of
the Township, including street cleaning, snow removal and ice control
services.
(2)
Construct
and maintain storm sewer structures, facilities and appurtenances.
(3)
Clearing
of plants and maintenance of trees and other vegetation along Township
rights-of-way and other property of the Township.
(4)
Maintain
and supervise custodial services for the Township building.
(5)
Repair
and maintain all Township vehicles and construction equipment, except
where and when such repair maintenance is specifically provided for
elsewhere.
(6)
Maintain
open space and the landscaped area of the Township.
(7)
Perform
such other duties as may be required by the Township Manager.
(8)
Construct,
operate, maintain and improve the park facilities of the Township.
(9)
Operate
and maintain those physical structures that are owned and maintained
by the Township, including the Township’s highway system and
parks.
