Jeff Besse Email & Phone Number

Oversight of the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) Permit for overall compliance and reporting. Responsibilities include the coordination of commercial, residential, and capital site inspections, permanent TCM (Temporary Control Measure) inspections and maintenance, geographical information system tracking, dry and wet weather monitoring, and public information and outreach. Manages the development, implementation, and coordination of training criteria, literature, and procedures related to construction site inspections, construction document review, and TCM inspections and maintenance. Reviews materials for use on public projects and supports and oversees revisions to the City's MS4 Permit. Other duties include coordination with CDPHE and the EPA, the preparation and administration of the program budget, technical supervision and training of staff members, and assignment of work activities. Directs the Water Quality Program staff and reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Manage ongoing compliance activities for the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit for water quality. Oversee all components of the MS4 Permit. Responsible for annual submittals, correspondence, team budget, and performance management of staff.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Responsible for the Education and Outreach Program for the City of Colorado Springs-Stormwater Division. The E&O Program targets the impacts of stormwater pollution with an emphasis on behaviors and practices to reduce this pollution. Outreach activities include educational programs for children K-8 that focus on nonpoint source pollution (NPS), watershed studies, and flash flood safety. In addition, activities include community events, storm drain marking, the Adopt-A-Waterway Program, the Scoop the Poop! Program, tributary signage, speaker’s bureaus, and the stormwater education website: www.springsgov.com/stormwater. Additionally, I am responsible for the City's Annual Report, the MFRCP Program, and the O&M Program,

Geography And Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies

Ba, Geography & Environmental Studies

Activities and Societies: N/A