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Township Administrator/Director of Water & Sewer — Oct 27

Job Description Employment Application 16.00 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;} ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:   1) To serve as the chief administrative officer of the Township and Stafford Township Water and Sewer Utility on a daily basis representing the Mayor and Township Council in accordance with Section 35-4 et. seq. of the Stafford Township Code.    (2) To supervise the administration of all departments and offices on a daily basis.  (3) To represent the Township and Water and Sewer Utility in its relation to the federal, state and county governments and to other municipalities and to evaluate the Township's interest in contracts, franchises and other business transactions as assigned by the Mayor and Township Council.  (4) To keep the Mayor and Township Council informed of the financial condition of the Township and Water and Sewer Utility and to make such reports thereon as required and to prepare, annually, a comprehensive report on the financial condition of the Township.  (5) To study the administrative and other operations of the Township and Water and Sewer Utility and make recommendations for plans and programs to meet the changing needs of the Township.  (6) To receive and reply to inquiries and complaints concerning Township and Water and Sewer Utility business and to provide information and assistance in respect thereto.    (7) To attend all meetings of the Township Council as required.  (8) To establish and maintain sound personnel practices and maintain appropriate records of all employees. Also, the Administrator shall have the authority to recommend to the Mayor and Township Council the initial hiring of employees. In addition, the Administrator shall have the authority to take any and all disciplinary action against employees that he/she deems necessary. The Administrator shall report all such disciplinary action in writing to the Mayor with a copy to the Township Council prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the governing body. The Administrator shall hear and decide personnel/disciplinary grievances on behalf of the Township and Water and Sewer Utility and shall have the authority to settle matters as he/she deems appropriate.   (9) To recommend the nature, location and extent of public improvements and to coordinate the execution of the same when authorized by the Mayor and Township Council.    (10) To implement and enforce the policies of the Mayor and Township Council with respect to the compiling and release of public information.  (11) To receive from each department, office and board their annual budget requests and to review and transmit the same, along with his comments and recommendations, to the Mayor and Township Council.  (12) To consult with the Mayor and Township Council on the preparation of the tentative budget, recording changes, additions and deletions thereto and to submit final recommendations in the form required by law, together with an analysis of the various items of expenditure and revenue and such explanatory comments as may be required.    (13) To maintain a continuing review and analysis of budget operations, work progress and the costs of municipal and Water and Sewer Utility services.  (14) To supervise the disbursement of all Township and Water and Sewer Utility funds and to approve all vouchers and bills before submitting the same to the Township Council for final approval, as directed by the Township Council.    (15) To supervise and continually review the Township's insurance program.    (16) To assist the Township Council in negotiating contracts for the Township, as authorized by and subject to the approval of the Township Council.  (17) To act as a liaison on behalf of the Township with all utility companies serving any portion of the Township to be sure that such utilities are providing adequately for the needs of the residents of the Township.    (18) To assure that the provisions of all franchises, leases, permits and privileges granted by the Township are complied with.  (19) To require each department to maintain adequate inventory records of all equipment and materials owned and used by the Township and the Water and Sewer Utility and to arrange for the disposal of all inadequate or obsolete materials when directed to do so by the Township Council.    (20) To assign responsibilities for departmental duties and coordinate interdepartmental operations, as authorized by the Township Council.  (21) To assist the residents of the Township in matters within his jurisdiction, to maintain a record of complaints submitted to him for his attention and to take proper steps to remedy the causes for such complaints.    (22) To keep the Township Council currently informed of all matters within his jurisdiction by such reports, verbally or in writing, as he deems advisable or as may be requested by the Township Council and to submit an annual written report of his work accomplished, at the request of the Township Council, for the benefit of the public.    (23) To perform such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Mayor and/or Township Council.    Qualifications:   1. Undergraduate, four-year degree in public administration or related field. Master Degree in Public   Administration preferred.   2. At least 5 years of work experience as a professional municipal administrator.   3. Ability to pass a post offer/pre-employment physical and drug screening.   4. Familiarity with New Jersey local government law and administration.   5. Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.   6. Ability to be bonded without restriction.   7. Valid NJ driver’s license.   8. Ability to communicate effectively and to be decisive.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:   This is a description of the way the job is to be performed; it does not preclude the potential for accommodation.   OVERALL STRENGTH DEMANDS: LOW   Physical Demands:   1. Vision: Most tasks, data entry, typing, copying, filing and retrieving information. 2. Sitting: Desk work and meeting with the public or other employees. 3. Hearing:  For communicating with the public and other employees. 4. Fine Dexterity : Inputting information into computers, typewriters and calculators. 5. Handling:  For inputting information and processing documents. 6. Lifting and Carrying: Lifting and carrying various supplies. 7. Bending and Twisting:  For filing and retrieving files.  8. Standing/Walking: For filing and retrieving information and for making presentations. 9.  Talking : Communicating with employees and the public. 10. Pushing/Pulling: Retrieving information from file drawers. 11. Crouching/Bending: Retrieving information from file drawers. 12. Balancing:  For carrying records/information.   13. Reaching: Retrieving items from shelves.   ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:   Extreme Heat O Change in Temperature R Extreme Cold O Wetness / Humidity R Noise R Potential Phys. Abuse R Fumes/Gases R Chemical Contact R Dangerous Conditions R Dust O    

Location

Stafford Township

Updated

Oct 27

Jurisdiction

Stafford Township