Water Quality Compliance Specialist
CurrentJake is currently supporting Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) programs around the Denver metropolitan area. In this role, Jake manages the construction oversite stormwater inspections at over 20 active construction sites and records compliance data in ArcGIS Survey123. He ensures regulatory compliance by detailing findings and performing compliance assistance with contractors. Jake works closely with City engineers, flood districts, Right of Way inspectors, developers, and contractors. Jake also specializes in the field verification of erosion and sediment control plans, grading plans, and other civil and hydrologic engineering plans. Jake is also responsible for MS4 support tasks, which include reviewing grading, erosion, and sediment control plans, educating city employees on stormwater compliance risks, leading Public Education and Outreach initiatives, overseeing Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) efforts, and performing Post-Construction Stormwater inspections. Jake also supports the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) MS4 program, which involves updates to the stormwater standard specifications and contractor support documents.