The RPBCWD Engineer shall assist in an ongoing process of setting and implementing the water management policies and practices which will guide the District mission and goals: - Identifying the technical consequences of choices; - Discuss alternative solutions and present emerging practices; - Educate the Board and staff about the technical and regulatory issues involved; and - Inform the District Administrator, Board, or project managers of the consequences of decisions that may affect natural resources within the District. In this function, District Engineer shall routinely review and assess District water management plans, studies, and capital programs procedures to consider, among other things, whether they are 1) consistent with acceptable engineering practices 2) achieve District goals, and 3) likely to produce positive, cost effective outcomes. Retainage shall also provide for: 1. The preparation for and attendance at any Board or Committee meeting of the RPBCWD, including the review of relevant correspondence or agenda materials in connection with said meetings and any advice and opinions rendered therein; 2. Advice or response to routine questions from Board members or staff to assure that watershed activities are carried out in accordance with sound engineering and natural resource management standards and practices. 3. The retention of copies of plans, studies, data and other documents and the retrieval of said documents that are considered “active” or that have been archived for 5 years or less. 4. Other activities as negotiated under contract. 5. Maintain a duplicate set of all studies, plans, designs, and other documents relating to issues of concern to the District. Understanding of State, Regional, and Local Government as well as Watershed Management 1. The District Engineer will maintain a current understanding of issues relative to District policies, projects, and programs. 2. The District Engineer will demonstrate a current expertise of watershed and natural resource management 3. The District Engineer shall be aware of state and regional plans and priorities related to watershed and natural resource management and be able to communicate how these implicate district plans and priorities. 4. The District Engineer will possess a high professional regard among his/her peers.
