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Board hires retired county engineer Michael Bryce as part‑time consultant to finish NRCS watershed work
Summary
Graham County approved a part‑time consulting agreement with retired county engineer Michael Bryce through Dec. 31 to complete a multi‑year NRCS watershed grant project and to assist with right‑of‑way research.
The Graham County Board of Supervisors voted to hire retired county engineer Michael Bryce on a limited, part‑time consulting contract to finish a multi‑year Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) watershed grant project and to help with right‑of‑way mapping.
County manager Welker told the board Bryce retired after 25 years serving Graham County and added private‑sector experience; staff proposed a part‑time contract to complete outstanding work. Welker said the contract would run from July 1 through Dec. 31 and would allow up to 19 hours per week, paid hourly “as needed” and approved by the county’s new engineer.
Welker said the NRCS watershed project — a multi‑year effort involving coordination with Stafford, Thatcher and Pima — is near completion and staff hope to finish portions in September and October. He said the consulting agreement would also allow Bryce to help research county right‑of‑way records and other legacy engineering items.
Board members thanked Bryce for his long service. One supervisor said the NRCS work has progressed “to snail's pace” but that Bryce’s experience and relationships had been important. The board approved the consulting agreement by voice vote.
Under the contract, the county’s new engineer will authorize Bryce’s hours and assign tasks concentrated on NRCS deliverables and right‑of‑way documentation. County staff said the contract term could end earlier if work is finished before Dec. 31.
