Divisions established. Under the supervision of the
Township Administrator, there shall be a Department of Public Works,
the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works. Within the
Department there shall be the following divisions:
Departmental powers and duties generally. The Department
of Public Works shall provide for the proper and efficient conduct
of all public works functions of the municipal government and shall
provide technical and engineering advice and assistance to other Township
departments and agencies as needed. Subject to the Charter, general
law and ordinance, it shall administer and control the functions and
the construction, operation and maintenance of public works, improvements,
facilities and services.
Supervision of Division; duties. Within the Department
there shall be a Division of Roads, the head of which shall be the
Superintendent. The Division shall manage and supervise the construction,
maintenance, improvement and operation of all municipal streets and
roads.
Keep the Township's streets and roads in clean, safe
and usable condition, free from obstructions and hazards, and remove
snow and ice therefrom as required.
Ensure that utilities having rights-of-way within
the Township and contractors operating within the Township maintain
safely the use of public thoroughfares and restore thoroughfares to
their original condition on the completion of work.
Operate a garage for the storage, servicing, repair
and maintenance of Township-owned vehicles and supervise such work
as may be done thereto pursuant to contract.
Composition. The Division shall include the Township
Engineer and such other staff as shall be authorized by the Council
by ordinance. The Township Engineer shall be appointed annually by
the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. The Township
Engineer shall, prior to his/her appointment, hold a professional
degree in mechanical engineering or civil engineering from an accredited
school or college and shall be a licensed professional engineer recognized
by the State of New Jersey. He shall meet such other qualifications
as may be established by law for Municipal Engineers. He shall be
qualified by training and experience to serve as Township Engineer
and shall have at least five years' experience in responsible engineering
work.
Prepare or supervise the preparation of plans and
specifications for all municipal public works or improvements and
the performance of contracts thereunder.
Provide all engineering services required by any department,
division, office or agency of the municipal government, except as
otherwise directed by the Township Administrator.
Advise the Township Administrator on technical matters
pertaining to the determination of sufficiency, responsiveness and
actual relative cost of bids for municipal contracts.