ZB Conflict Engineer

This agreement provides the Township of Barnegat’s Zoning Board with a dedicated Conflict Engineer who delivers professional engineering advice, reviews subdivision and site‑plan proposals, and testifies at hearings on a part‑time basis for the 2023 calendar year. The engineer bills on an hourly basis, with overtime and holiday premiums, and the Board reimburses documented travel and expense costs. The contract includes insurance requirements, a 48‑hour notice rule for meetings, and provisions for a qualified associate to act for up to 30 days if the primary engineer is unavailable. • Hourly rates range from $122/hr (Drone Pilot) to $189/hr (Partner), with overtime at 1.5× and holidays at 2×. • Payments are due upon receipt of monthly invoices; any bill older than 90 days is waived. • The Board must provide 48‑hour notice before requiring the engineer’s presence, and the engineer must give 30‑day notice before altering required insurance coverage.