Review existing policies, guidelines and operating procedures of the O & M of NIS;
Analyze and consolidate annual plans, programs and budgetary requirement of NIS;
Check and review notice of operation of partially and / or complete operating projects and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) of contract services on systems or portions thereof to be turned over to irrigators associations;
Evaluate quarterly O & M monitoring reports with impact on water use; progress in irrigated areas, financial expenses compared with collection, and identify major problems that need immediate action;
Review and analyze O & M statistical data, select and compile vital information for future planning and monitoring purposes;
Conduct periodic field inspection to verify progress of O & M activities and recommend solutions to problems encountered; and
Review the analysis of geographical and hydrologic data for the quantitative appraisal of groundwater resources;
Plan and supervise groundwater system studies through groundwater models, hydrologic budgets to improve the methods and techniques of groundwater investigation;
Review the hydrological maps and feasibility and investigation reports submitted by field offices in coordination with other participating sections
Conduct researches and studies associated with groundwater developments;
Assist in the conduct field inspection on construction equipment to assess compliance with existing rules and regulations on equipment operation and preventive maintenance and submit findings and recommendation;
Conduct field inspection to check and verify the actual status of equipment under repair;
Conduct technical inspection or test of newly delivered equipment, machinery, spare parts and tools delivered to the central office to determine conformity with specifications and prepare the corresponding inspection report (international bidding);
Undertake inspection of equipment of contractors in connection with the post qualification of bidders;
Prepare and propose policies regarding technical inspections, disposal of construction equipment, transport and allied equipment, tools and spare parts;
Inspect/assess/evaluate equipment units recommended for disposal nationwide and prepare corresponding recommendation for Top Management Approval;
Assist in evaluation/validation/monitoring of Program of Works (POW) for repair of equipment from different regional offices and prepare total annual program for the whole NIA;
Check and inspect equipment reporting system in field offices to determine compliance with the requirements and implementation of directives and memoranda, and check the implementation of the preventive maintenance schedule;
Prepare periodic equipment reports required by NIA and other government agencies;
Monitor and update list of sold equipment and income generated;
Review and evaluate request of cash release to support equipment repair;
Participate in the conduct of annual inventory of equipment at Central Office;
Undertake technical review in coordination with systems offices and project plans and specifications for construction implementation;
Disseminate to regions and projects the revised and newly adopted policies effecting the authority on lease;
Analyze and evaluate request of transfer and withdrawal of equipment in regional field offices and projects and recommend the equipment needed;
Assist in the preparation of annual budget regarding acquisition, replacement and repair and maintenance of all NIA equipment;
Render technical assistance in the evaluation of bids;
Compile and maintain list of all existing NIA equipment from all regions and projects for database, equipment management information system;
Consolidate and maintain technical references, brochures, catalogues;
Evaluate and compile Monthly Equipment Utilization Report (MEUR) for equipment distribution of NIA as to equipment needs;
Assist in the conduct of actual inventory of all equipment in regional field offices and projects;
Assist in the evaluation of quarterly reports (EM-4Q) on utilization, cost of operation, maintenance and repair of all equipment and vehicles as well as other pertinent reports for management operation information;
Assist in the evaluation of quarterly reports (EM-12B) on operation, maintenance and repair cost of selected equipment;
Assist in the evaluation of monthly reports (EM-12CI) on selected equipment utilization and rental generation;
Participate in the conduct of inventory of equipment for completed projects;
Direct the preparation of plans and programs of the internal auditing unit;
Direct the establishment of annual goals, objectives and performance targets of the internal auditing;
Direct the formulation of internal auditing standards, guidelines and procedures for the guidance of the internal audit staff;
Direct and supervise all the internal audit services of two divisions;
Direct the development and implementation of an internal audit program on actual implementation of NIA plans, programs and procedures to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and internal control;
Direct the development of system for reporting, operating and financial data; the compilation of actual data, analysis thereof and preparation of report and recommendation to management;
Review and approve the internal audit report;
Evaluate and approve internal audit plans;
Recommend the approval of training, seminars and workshops needs of internal audit staff;
Represent the Internal Audit Staff before the court and other quasi-judicial bodies in the prosecution and/or defense of all cases involving internal audit findings and recommendations;
