Experience

Moore Engineering, Inc

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Watershed & Water Quality Coordinator

  • Oct 2019 - Present



State of MN Board of Water & Soil Resources

• Board Conservationist

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2019



Sauk River Watershed District

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Permit Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2019

  Manage SRWD permit program in the areas of stormwater management, erosion control, drainage (public and private) and water usage. Daily review of permit applications including review of SWPPPs, interpretation of design plans and hydrologic reports, hydraulic reports, geology reports and plat / site design. Knowledge of MN Statutes including those pertaining to 103E (Watershed Law), 103D (Public Drainage Law), 103G (Public Waters and Public Water Wetlands), 106F (Floodplain and Shoreland Management) and Wetland Conservation Act rules, as well as all local ordinances which overlap with SRWD administrative rules. Experience interpreting aerial imagery in tandem with LiDAR and available contour layers to influence decisions to permitting. Experience working with field survey equipment (Trimble and associated software).Limited experience working directly with ArcView GIS software, however, I have gained valuable understanding of capabilities of GIS as well as understanding of how to use available data layers to gain greater understanding of complex issues. Experience with assessment proceedings in relation to ditch law and petition projects.Developed fee and fine schedule to enhance effectiveness of program. Coordinated with consultants to develop an interactive permit database to track past and future permitting activity

• Environmental Project Technician

  • Nov 2009 - Oct 2019

  Develop technical Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) as needed for District activities. Project design, management, coordination and implementation of a variety of best management practices with an emphasis on shoreland restoration and enhancement, stormwater management and wastewater management.Provide technical assistance to landowners regarding project design, BMP implementation and maintenance. Collaborate with local government units such as county departments, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and NRCS offices regarding projects and programs associated with project implementation such as agricultural best management practices, stormwater BMPs and wastewater practices.Collaborate with local citizen organizations such as lake associations to provide technical assistance and education events. Work with staff to develop project work plans regarding grant funding.Responsible for tracking project expenditures, establishing budgets and milestone schedules, and project reporting regarding grant funding. Responsible for development of promotional and education materials such as newsletters, brochures and handbooks focused on water quality topics. Assist the Administrator and the Board of Managers in planning and developing annual and overall District public relations plans. Coordinate with other staff on researching grant programs and writing funding applications.Developed SRWD Incentive Program Policy Handbook and forms to standardize project approval and expenditure tracking. Currently working with a consulting agency to develop an incentive program database which will track project activity within the district.



North Fork Crow River

• United States
• Environmental Services

• Ditch Inspector

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

• Administrator

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

• Water Quality Monitoring Intern

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2009

  Field workcollecting water samples throughout the Sauk River Watershed using standard monitoring techniques and protocols developed by the MN Pollution Control Agency. Design projects for the educational department, which works with elementary and high school students from the surrounding area. Created numerous publications for adult education and shore land enhancement, including two different informational resources. Underwriting for annual reports and grant proposal work plans.