HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOB SW Training_Proposal_20210409April 9, 2021
Selection Committee
City of Bozeman
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
RE: Proposal for Stormwater Division Construction Site Management Training Program
Dear Selection Committee:
Water and Environmental Technologies (WET) is pleased to present this Statement of Qualifications for the
City of Bozeman (COB) Stormwater Division Construction Site Management Training Program. WET has been
a leader in the stormwater permitting and compliance field for many years, and we have worked successfully
with private businesses, local governments, and Montana DEQ on training and compliance assistance services
matching those requested in this RFQ. We believe our team can effectively and efficiently communicate the
stormwater requirements and Best Management Practices (BMPs) to contractors, developers, and other
stakeholders in the Bozeman area. The WET Team will serve as an extension of your staff and offers several
unique benefits to the City of Bozeman:
• Unparalleled Industry Experience—WET’s Team is uniquely qualified in the stormwater arena, having
significant experience working for both regulatory (local and state) and industry clients. Our team provides
turnkey services, including permit and SWPPP preparation, stormwater design, BMP installation and
maintenance, compliance assistance, training, and construction management.
• Positive Relationship with Regulatory Staff—As you know, stormwater compliance requires close
coordination with MDEQ, local government staff, and other water quality stakeholders. WET has a
longstanding positive relationship with MDEQ officials, and we have worked with multiple local governments
and conservation organizations over the years. You can be assured that WET’s Project Team will represent
the COB’s project interests and ensure that training program meets MDEQ requirements.
• A Passionate, Yet Practical Team—WET’s mission is to be a passionate and proactive advocate for
pollution prevention. We don’t look at stormwater permitting as a nuisance, we embrace the opportunity
to keep our state waters clean. That being said, WET’s team understands the challenges of stormwater
management, having been responsible for BMP installation and maintenance.
We strongly feel that by selecting WET, the City of Bozeman will benefit from an expert team of stormwater
professionals that are passionate about stormwater. We look forward to engaging the Bozeman construction
community in regards to stormwater compliance. Please contact us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Joshua Vincent, PE John Babcock
President/Principal Engineer Project Manager/Trainer
151 Evergreen Drive, Ste A · Bozeman, MT 59715 · (406) 582-0413 · waterenvtech.com · info@waterenvtech.com
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Bozeman, Montana
151 Evergreen Drive, Suite A | Bozeman, Montana 59715
(406) 582-0413
info@waterenvtech.com
waterenvtech.com
PO Box 1230 | Bozeman, Montana 59771
City of Bozeman
Construction Site Stormwater Management
Training Proposal for the City of Bozeman
April 9, 2021
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A KEY PROJECT STAFF RESUMES
APPENDIX B TRAINING EXAMPLES
APPENDIX C NONDISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 FIRM BACKGROUND 1
2 EXPERIENCE 22.1 PREVIOUS PROJET EXPERIENCE 32.2 PROJECT TEAM 5
3 FIRM WORKLOAD 9
4 CLAIMS 9
5 REFERENCES 9
6 TRAINING EXAMPLES 9
7 NONDISCRIMINATION FORM 9
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Construction Site Stormwater Management Training Proposal for the City of Bozeman
Founded on Practical Solutions. Driven by Innovation.
1. FIRM BACKGROUND———————————————————
Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a full-service environmental and engineering consulting
firm with offices in Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Anaconda, Montana. WET was formed by
a diverse group of experienced environmental and engineering professionals who serve a wide variety
of clients throughout Montana and the western United States. Our firm has been in business for over
20 years, however, our senior members have worked in the permitting and compliance field for many
decades.
Stormwater permitting is one of WET’s strongest service areas, and our firm has specialized in
Construction General Permit and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit issues, particularly
construction stormwater management and education since Montana first implemented the MS4
program in 2003. Staff members at WET have likely received more stormwater pollution prevention
training than any other consultant in Montana. Due to this level of training and the breadth and depth of
our project experience, employees at every level of our organization have a fundamental understanding
of Montana’s stormwater general permit and its requirements. We understand why things exist as they
are and not just what to do. As a result, we are empowered to think beyond the typical realm of silt fence
and straw wattles to develop innovative solutions to municipal and construction stormwater problems.
Our company also boasts many professionals with differing perspectives, including those of the regulatory
and construction industries. This mentality is an essential combination for stormwater management and
training programs, as contractors and regulators don’t always see eye-to-eye. Many staff members at
WET got their first taste of stormwater management while working in the construction industry, and
they’ve made our engineering and permitting teams much stronger by bringing their expertise and
practical approaches to our company. Permits written by WET staff are not just a paperwork exercise or
a binder on a shelf; they are living documents that are used daily by contractors to minimize stormwater
discharges on their construction sites.
We use this approach in the office when we prepare permits and design stormwater BMPs, in the field
when we install and maintain BMPs, and in the classroom when teaching stormwater management
and compliance programs. We receive positive feedback from
our clients and students about our SWPPP preparers, BMP
inspectors, and classroom instructors for their subject matter
knowledge, enthusiasm, and effective and practical techniques
for managing stormwater at construction sites.
Lastly, WET understands the delicate role that municipalities
must assume when educating the public on Montana’s
stormwater permit requirements while at the same time enforcing
city stormwater ordinances and other local MS4 conditions. As
a result, we have spent countless hours communicating with
Montana DEQ’s Permitting and Compliance personnel and
tailoring our training programs for those who seek SWPPP
preparer and administrator certification.
Project Office
151 Evergreen Dr, Ste A | Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-0413
Supporting Office
480 E Park St | Butte, MT 59701
(406) 782-5220
20
Years in Business
80
Employees
140+
Project LocationsOffice Locations
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2. EXPERIENCE————————————————————————
WET is excited to provide this proposal to the City of Bozeman for on-site training to the Stormwater
Division Construction Site Management Training Program. We wrote this proposal to demonstrate our
unique and extremely well-suited qualifications to deliver a fun, practical, and engaging Stormwater
Management Training Program to the City of Bozeman and the multitude of contractors and developers
in the valley. WET understands that public education on stormwater management issues has a multitude
of benefits, including reduced infrastructure maintenance, improved water quality, aesthetics and habitat
in waterways, less burden on city stormwater program staff, and improved compliance for the City of
Bozeman with their own Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) management requirements.
WET has developed a strong philosophy of proactive stormwater
management, as our firm has been on the cutting edge of
stormwater regulations since the early 2000’s. Many companies
and contractors look at stormwater management as a burden, we
look at it as an opportunity. Our company goal has continuously
been developing innovative and practical solutions to stormwater
and encouraging hands-on Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) management by our clients. Our team also works
extensively with the private sector; as such, we understand the
challenges of BMP installation and maintenance on construction
sites. WET has been providing DEQ approved training in the
classroom, online and hands-on, in-the-field SWPPP preparer
and administrator certification and recertification training
for over three years. We have adapted its training approach
for all learning styles and schedules and understand that our
clients are busy, which is why an online SWPPP program was
created—saving time and money for its students. WET also creates custom on-site training for individual
companies, which allows for real-world and project-focused discussions catered to everyone’s needs.
We ensure that our online courses are always the highest quality they can be by assigning a technical
specialist to monitor each session. In addition, we have a customer service and marketing specialist to
market the courses and help students with registration and troubleshooting other issues.
WET is uniquely qualified to provide an effective stormwater training program with the following
qualifications:
• Experience working with local
municipalities on a multitude
of stormwater issues, including
MS4 permitting, construction
general permits, operation and
maintenance, and infrastructure
design
• Experience working for Montana
DEQ on both MS4 and Construction
General Permit development and
implementation
• Experience working with numerous
private developers and businesses
in the design preparation, and
implementation of Construction General Permits and SWPPPs
• Field expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of BMPs, as well as experienced staff
that has worked for general contracting companies
• Qualified, certified, and engaging training staff that is passionate yet practical about stormwater
management and pollution prevention
• Experience creating and delivering flexible training programs
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2.1 PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
WET has extensive training and project experience that makes our firm uniquely qualified to deliver
this Scope of Services. Another one of WET’s unique attributes is that to our knowledge we are the
ONLY firm that has worked directly for a Montana MS4 permittee, completed detailed audits on the
majority of Montana MS4 permittees, completed Annual Report reviews of 19 of 21 MS4 permittees/co-
permittees, and completed numerous stormwater permits for contractors and private companies. Our
perspective from working on behalf of a local city government, the regulatory entity (MDEQ), and private
contractors will allow us to develop a training program that ensures full understanding of stormwater
requirements. Our approach will also recommend additional documents as necessary (such as FAQ’s
and other documents) to ensure that difficult items are explained to the fullest to assist with compliance.
The following sub-sections discuss just a few of the projects that best illustrate WET’s capabilities to
deliver the highest quality stormwater training program for the City of Bozeman.
Field Training – Hands-On BMP Installation
The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow Butte, Montana Pat Cuneen
(406) 497-6518
WET trained over 30 Butte-Silver Bow employees and contractors during an office and field training course explicitly created for county employees and local contractors. The course included a classroom training session introducing the concepts of stormwater management and implementation of best management practices, and a field session focusing on installating the most common urban stormwater BMPs. The course also discussed local erosion and stormwater management requirements specific to Butte-Silver Bow, including the local excavation and stormwater permits.
Northwestern Energy Butte, Montana Sady Babcock
(406) 497-3148
WET trained over 40 Northwestern Energy employees through a classroom and field training course
designed specifically for field personnel who routinely create small disturbance areas that need
managing with erosion and sediment control BMPs. The course included classroom instruction on BMP
specifications, installation, and maintenance, and a field course was then conducted to provide hands-
on experience with the installation of silt fences, straw wattles, and earthen berms.
WET provides company, project, and organization-specific training to provide a hands-on experience
with BMP installation and maintenance for our clients. Courses include a classroom and field portion
and have attracted a wide variety of clients, including general home construction, utility companies, and
local government contractors. The classroom portion focuses on BMP specification and installation
requirements and how BMPs can be used to manage specific pollutants. The courses’ field portion
focuses on installation and maintenance of multiple erosion and sediment control BMPs, including silt
fences, straw wattles, earthen berms, erosion control fabric, and inlet protection. When possible, BMPs
are also field-tested using a water truck to simulate an intense rain event to help identify limitations of
common BMPs. BMP field courses present a unique challenge because they require a suitable location
and contractors to assist with site development. WET’s experience throughout Montana enables us to
handle the logistics of setting up the field class location, providing the equipment/tools and materials,
and the online registration platform.
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SWPPP Preparer and Administrator Certification and Recertification Classroom/
Online Training
Over 55 Companies
Various Locations Throughout the PNW
Student References Upon Request
WET has been providing SWPPP Preparer and Administrator training for over three years now, including
a two-day certification course for first-time students and a one-day recertification course for those
who need to renew their SWPPP Administrator certification. WET offers these courses both online and
in person. WET has conducted 25 certification and recertification courses over the past three years,
sharing our stormwater knowledge with over 300 students from around Montana and neighboring states.
In these courses, students will:
• Review water quality regulations and permits relevant to the SWPPP permit
• Evaluate pollutants of concern found on a typical construction site and their effects on the
environment
• Review the responsibilities of a SWPPP Preparer and Administrator
• Learn about the most recent Construction General Permit (CGP) and all documents required for
preparing and administering a SWPPP permit
• Learn the fundamentals of BMP selection, installation, and maintenance
• Receive certification as a SWPPP Administrator and Preparer after attending two days of training
and passing the final examination (for first-time students)
Single Family Home Construction Specific Training
WET can produce individual training courses for specific projects or clients, including single-family home
construction. In the past, WET has created project and contractor-specific training courses for clients
in Montana and North Dakota that focus on specific needs for their projects, including a wastewater
treatment plant upgrade, a highway project in eastern Montana, a utility contractor in southwest Montana,
and for a home construction company in the Gallatin Valley. WET has gained a strong familiarity with
local stormwater requirements in multiple municipalities due to our past experience with SWPPP projects
throughout the state and our experience as trainers with the SWPPP Preparer and Administrator training
program.
Current & Past City of Bozeman Projects
The City of Bozeman Bozeman, Montana Shawn Kohtz, PE
(406) 582-2280
WET was selected for the City of Bozeman East Gallatin Landfill Management Project and working with the City of Bozeman to complete the necessary work. This project includes a data review of the existing project files, an existing well inventory, and a MDEQ report on the status of the landfill. WET has also completed multiple Phase I ESA’s for the City, and members of our current project team conducted an audit of Bozeman’s MS4 program during the last MDEQ permit cycle.
East Gallatin Landfill Management Project
“As this was an online course I thought it would be quite a task to keep
it engaging. The use of photos and quizzes were a nice touch to keep
me interested while only at my desk.
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The City of Bozeman Bozeman, Montana
Kayla Mehrens (406) 582-2270Frank Greenhill (406) 582-2917
WET co-hosted BMP 102-Field Academy with Scott Olson of Altitude Associates in May 2017 for the
City of Bozeman and local contractors. WET personnel Patty Hamblock, John Babcock, and Ashley
Flammond provided logistical support for setting up the course and served as field instructors for BMP
installation during the hands-on portion. The course involved installation and field testing numerous
BMPs, including erosion control fabric, earthen berms, rock check dams, straw wattles, silt fences,
and manufactured fiber rolls. WET’s participation in this course was an instrumental experience that
enabled our personnel to understand the process of developing a field training course from conception
to completion.
BMP 102 Field Academy
Josh is a founding partner and Principal Engineer with WET and directs the
company’s engineering and permitting divisions. Josh has an Environmental
Engineering Degree from Montana Tech and has been working in the
consulting business for his entire career, over 25 years.
Josh has served as the Project Manager and Engineer on numerous stormwater
permitting projects, including clients representing local government, state
government, and private business. Tasks have included permit development
and implementation, regulatory audits, compliance assistance, employee
and contractor training classes, and assistance/development of permit
regulations. Josh has been involved with all facets of the permitting process
from start to finish. As well, he has a vast understanding of all phases of
construction projects, from pre-construction through final stabilization.
Josh was the Project Manager and Lead Engineer on the MDEQ audits of the State’s MS4 permittees.
He worked cooperatively with MS4’s to review their SWMPs and identify potential improvements
to programs. Josh has also directed the development of multiple training classes for local multiple
government divisions, government officials, private contractors, private developers, and private
engineers.
Josh Vincent, PE | President/Principal Oversight
2.2 PROJECT TEAM
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John is a Project Hydrogeologist with WET. He earned a BS in Watershed Management from Montana State University and has conducted graduate studies at Montana Tech in Hydrogeology and Geochemistry. Mr. Babcock has completed numerous stormwater courses through Altitude Associates and Montana DEQ, including storm water management for construction, BMP field academy, SWPPP Administration, SWPPP Preparation, dewatering operations, working in waterways, and conducting stormwater compliance evaluation inspections.
John has prepared, administered, and inspected stormwater pollution prevention plans for numerous clients throughout Montana, including utilities, industrial facilities, and general construction. John also worked for many years as a contractor for the Montana DEQ TDML program, collecting data and creating the framework for evaluating and protecting Montana’s streams and rivers. John is presently the lead instructor of WET’s SWPPP Preparer and Administrator training program and enjoys sharing his experience in stormwater management with students in the classroom, in the field, and online. His background in water quality, permitting, and project implementation, along with his passion for preserving the state’s waters, make him an ideal instructor for the SWPPP program.
John Babcock | Project Manager/Trainer
Ashley is a Project Engineer with WET. Her involvement and experience with stormwater, wetlands, and sanitary sewer design projects, as well as environmental permitting and subdivision development, makes her a valuable member of the WET team. Ashley has drafted, prepared, and inspected SWPPPs for construction activities across the State of Montana. Her unique skill set has allowed her to experience the many different parts that go into making a successful SWPPP, from creating the working maps to performing on-site inspections and BMP maintenance. While Ashley is passionate about protecting our state’s surface waters from potential pollutants, she also understands that it can be difficult for contractors to implement and maintain. By providing stormwater education, she hopes to provide practical solutions for her students.
Ashley graduated from Montana Tech in May 2010 with an AAS in Drafting Technology and in May 2013 with a BS in Civil Engineering. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Montana and certified SWPPP Administrator. She has also completed several stormwater training courses through Altitude Associates and Montana DEQ.
Ashley Flammond, PE | Co-Project Manager/Trainer
Patty is a Senior Engineer at WET and currently serves as the employee development/training leader at WET and provides technical review for WET’s SWPPP training curriculum. Before partially retiring, Patty served as the Permitting Team Leader for 12 engineers and hydrogeologists in the permitting group at WET. She began her first working life as a schoolteacher, teaching for eight years in various MT communities. Mrs. Hamblock has attended almost every stormwater training course offered by MDEQ and has used this knowledge to help her clients procure permits and understand and comply with regulations. Over the past five years, she has used her teaching skills in a new capacity by training government personnel, contractors, developers, and clients about the MS4 permit, MPDES regulations, general stormwater awareness, BMPs, and industrial stormwater regulations. Her client base is
Patty Hamblock, EI | Trainer/Technical Review
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diverse and includes County, utility, telephone cooperatives, and local contractors with projects located
throughout the state (Alzada to Eureka, Havre to Bozeman). She served as an active member of the
WET audit team when the Bozeman, Billings, Helena, and Great Falls MS4 programs were evaluated.
Following was her participation as a contracted agent for MDEQ to provide feedback for all 2013 MS4
Annual reports. She continued her involvement in the MS4 program by participating for two years in
the task force charged with revamping the MS4 permit. She and two co-workers attended a listening
session on the 2018 MPDES Construction General Permit renewal and planned to be actively involved
in the process. One specific service she provides her clients is an Audit Ready Binder which contains
the required written documentation needed for an MS4 or MPDES state inspection.
Patty received her engineering degree from Montana Tech. As a Montana native and lifelong resident, she
is passionate about protecting our state’s surface water and believes education is the key to changing
attitudes and behaviors.
Stefanie joined the WET team in July 2017 and works from our Bozeman office. Before then, she worked as an environmental consulting engineer for ten years. Her diverse experience includes monitoring plan design, hazardous waste site investigations, surface water, groundwater modeling, and reporting for Montana and Wyoming coal mines (AHRs and PHCs) and working on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS).
Stefanie has a B.S. in Bioscience Engineering, focusing on Environmental Technology from the University of Ghent in Belgium. She also obtained a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering from the University of Connecticut. Her theses focused on biofilm research and chemical analysis of soils and plants contaminated with heavy metals.
Stefanie Vandaele, EI | Trainer
Brandon is a Senior Engineer with WET. He earned a MS in Civil/Structural Engineering from Montana State University. Mr. Spitzer has completed numerous stormwater training courses through Altitude Associates with ancillary instruction from the City of Bozeman Stormwater Division and MDEQ. The courses include BMP 101-Stormwater Management during Construction, BMP 102-Montana BMP Field Academy, BMP 201-SWPPP Administrator, and BMP 202–SWPPP Preparer.
Brandon has prepared, administered, and inspected stormwater pollution prevention plans for several private site development projects within MS4 districts such as Bozeman and Billings and those within Gallatin County. Additionally, he has conducted and overseen BMP implementation and maintenance for private development projects within Gallatin County, including the City of Bozeman.
Brandon Spitzer | Trainer
“Instructor was specific about different BMPs that you can use and
for certain situations. Instructor did a good job with the overall
presentation of the class and hit on many key points of the SWPPP
process
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Jay graduated from the University of Montana with a B.S. in Wildlife Biology,
emphasizing Terrestrial Biology in 2005, and has been a Wildlife Biologist and
a GIS Specialist with WET since 2009. He has experience working throughout
the Intermountain West, conducting various biological studies involving
terrestrial wildlife, avian, and plant species. Jay has extensive experience
with avian and mammalian species in shrub-steppe ecosystems. Having
conducted studies for USFWS-special status species and BLM-sensitive
species affected by large scale oil and gas and wind energy development, he
is knowledgeable with federal and state wildlife guidelines, laws, and timing
stipulations.
Jay has extensive experience as a Biologist and permitting specialist with
the Montana Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program, which is a critical
component to construction projects that occur within Sage Grouse habitat. Jay has acted as a trainer in
WET’s SWPPP Administrator and Preparer training program, providing specifics on how to successfully
navigate the permitting process for SWPPP projects that occur in Sage Grouse habitat.
Jay Slocum | Trainer
Marcus works in groundwater monitoring, environmental assessments, data management, reporting, and stormwater permitting. He is a certified SWPPP administrator and a trained XRF operator. Marcus earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering in May of 2018 and a Master of Science in December of 2019, both from Montana Tech.
Marcus has been WET’s technical support specialist for the SWPPP Preparer and Administrator training program during creation of the online training component of the program. Marcus has developed surveys, online quizzes, and videos for the training program, and serves as the man behind the scenes to keep the online program running smoothly.
Marcus Holland | Technical Support
Kali joined the WET team as a Marketing Specialist in October of 2017
and was promoted to Marketing Manager in 2020. She provides marketing
assistance for WET through design, digital marketing and standardization.
She has worked in a technical engineering environment for over eight years.
Kali graduated from the Washington State University (WSU) with a Bachelor of
Science in Psychology in 2010 and a Master’s in Strategic Communications
also at WSU in 2020.
Kali Smelich | SWPPP Registration Customer Service and
Marketing
To learn more about our project team, refer to their resumes in Appendix A. “Short, sweet, to the point! Touched on all the important topics,
and good things to make sure we get a refresher on
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3. FIRM WORKLOAD————————————————————
WET understands that training schedules often move around on the
calendar several times before a class date can be set and aligning
busy professionals’ schedules can be difficult. However, WET
possesses not one or two qualified training staff but an entire team
capable of delivering this service. In addition, WET has an office in
Bozeman, and its headquarters are located only an hour’s drive from
Bozeman, and we have several active projects in the Gallatin Valley,
Livingston, and Columbus areas. Therefore, our team is well-suited to
provide “on-call” services when it comes to training schedules. Since
this program will require coordination among the City of Bozeman
staff, the WET training team, prospective contractors/students,
WET’s sizeable training staff, office location, and numerous projects
in the Bozeman area make it easy for us to accommodate a dynamic
class schedule. WET prides itself on a flexible training program and
can offer in-classroom and online training at the same time. WET holds less than ten training courses
per year, which leaves plenty of time and resources, which can also be further adjusted, for the City of
Bozeman’s training needs.
4. CLAIMS—————————————————————————
WET have never been assessed and paid liquidated damages after completion of a project under a
contract with a public owner.
5. REFERENCES————————————————————————
The City-County of Butte-Silver Bow
Pat Cuneen | (406) 497-6518 | pcunneen@bsb.mt.gov
Northwestern Energy
Sady Babcock | (406) 497-3148 | sady.babcock@northwestern.com
Strategic Construction Solutions
Gary “Bubba” Viator | (720) 925-2039 | gviator@ssbuild.com
Sime Construction
Todd Murdock | (406) 582-9841 | t.murdock@simeconst.com
Knife River Construction
Luci Snowden | (701) 934-2846 | luci-snowden@kniferiver.com
6. TRAINING EXAMPLES——————————————————
To view training examples, refer to Appendix B.
7. NONDISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM———————
To view our signed nondiscrimination affirmation form, refer to Appendix C.
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Appendices
APPENDIX A
KEY PROJECT
STAFF
RESUMES
Josh is a co-founder of WET and is currently the Company President and
Principal Environmental Engineer. Josh has worked in the environmental
consulting industry his entire career, providing environmental and civil
applications solutions. His project management experience encompasses
municipal and industrial engineering, site investigation and remediation,
hydrogeologic investigations, infrastructure asset management and analysis,
civil design and site development, environmental permitting/assessment,
construction management and oversight, hazardous waste management, and
many other related projects. Josh provides solutions to clients, both large and
small, in the industrial, mining, manufacturing, municipal, energy, agriculture,
and real estate markets.
Josh’s strength as a Project Manager lies in his ability to apply his broad
experience and industry knowledge to each unique situation to develop
innovative solutions that save WET’s clients time and money. He is a positive
leader that seeks to build consensus among project stakeholders and
develop longstanding relationships that produce successful results. Josh has
managed projects ranging in size from a few thousand dollars up to twenty
million, carefully assembling a team of WET professionals to meet each
project’s challenges. He understands each project from scoping through
construction and stresses open communication with clients to convey project
status, schedule, and budget.
Professional & Project Experience
Program manager for WET’s Engineering Team and Project Manager on
permitting numerous large-scale design and construction projects. Work
has included turn-key planning, design, project bidding, construction
management, and project administration services. Project types include
municipal infrastructure planning and design, industrial site engineering,
private development, and remedial action design. Directed the development
of company engineering, surveying, and drafting protocols and standards for
use on WET projects. Josh was the Project Manager and Project Engineer on
hundreds of small and large design projects.
Program Manager for WET’s Permitting Team and Project Manager on
permitting of numerous large-scale construction projects. Work has included
evaluating project impacts, determining permits required, collecting field
information/survey data, preparing and submitting permit applications,
and project coordination between clients and regulators through approval
processes. Work also included compliance oversight and field assessment to
meet permit conditions and management of contractor activities.
Project Manager and Project Engineer to complete a Municipal Storm Water
Improvements Plan for multiple Montana cities. Work included a detailed
assessment of stormwater infrastructure, evaluation of functionality and
condition, water quality impacts from environmental contamination, and
a detailed report that identified and prioritized the City’s projects. Josh
provides ongoing assistance to the City with project implementation and the
development of new stormwater programs.
Education
BS Environmental EngineeringMontana Tech, 1997
Licensure
Professional Engineer (MT, WY)
Technical Skills
•Project Management•Facility Master Planning
•Construction Management•Stormwater
•Water Quality•Permitting
Training & Certifications• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120:
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120:8-Hour Refresher
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 Confined Space Entry
• SWPPP Administrator Montana
Memberships
•American Society Of CivilEngineers–Member
•American Council OfEngineering Companies (ACEC)
•American Water ResourceAssociation (AWRA)
•Association Of MontanaFloodplain Managers (AMFM)
•Association Of GroundWater Scientists & Engineers
(AGWSE)•National Ground Water
Association•Leadership Montana
PRESIDENT
JOSHUA T VINCENT, PE
FOUNDED ON PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. DRIVEN BY INNOVATION. 1
FOUNDED ON PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. DRIVEN BY INNOVATION. 2
JOSH VINCENT, PE RESUME—CONTINUED
Project Manager and Project Engineer to develop a Sanitary Sewer Collection System Master Plan for
a Montana city. The project included field assessment of existing infrastructure, hy-draulic modeling to
determine capacity, growth scenario development, and capital improve-ment plan development. The
report included a detailed list of recommended sanitary sewer im-provements over a 20-year period.
It also included a financial assessment of current resources and future requirements necessary to
implement the capital improvements plan.
Project Manager and Project Engineer for a large-scale mine tailings removal and infrastruc-ture
replacement project. The facility was a former smelter site containing slag, tailings, and other mine
waste materials impacting both surface water and groundwater. The facility is lo-cated in an urban area
within a large-scale Superfund district, creating unique project challeng-es. Project tasks include project
management, planning, scope development, surveying, engi-neering, evaluation of impacts to surrounding
properties, determination of impacts to Super-fund remedy elements, bid package preparation. Project
Manager and Project Engineer provid-ing engineering services on multiple stormwater and sanitary
sewer infrastructure projects. Project tasks include planning, scope development, surveying, engineering,
report develop-ment, bid package preparation and oversight, construction administration, and as-built
prepara-tion.
Project Manager responsible for writing an MPDES Phase II Storm Water permit and develop-ing various
MS4 programs for multiple Montana cities. Work was later expanded into full-scale compliance audits
of all Montana MS4 permittees. Permit details included a detailed re-view of permittee programs,
implementation, and compliance with regulations. Also provided technical assistance to permittees on
how to improve programs and achieve water quality im-provements.
Project Manager and Engineer for a stream restoration project in the Clark Fork River Basin. Provided
overall project administration activities, budgeting, stakeholder meetings, project ne-gotiations, grant
preparation, presentations, and associated activities. Also provided technical expertise, subcontractor
management, and oversight of reclamation plans that included stream restoration, mine tailings
reclamation, riparian and upland re-vegetation, public trail access, in-stream flow leasing, alternative
water use, land purchases, and cultural resource protection.
Project Manager and Engineer for the completion of multiple Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
projects for various infrastructure improvement, irrigation, and watershed improvement projects. Work
generally consisted of field survey and design work, development of multiple engineering alternatives
and cost estimates, evaluation and selection of a preferred alternative, and preparation of a PER report
meeting state and federal funding requirements. Projects typi-cally required coordination with multiple
stakeholder groups and a variety of funding sources.
Project Manager and Project Engineer for a surface water nutrient study along an impacted wa-tershed
within a Federal Superfund site. The project included comprehensive background re-search, monthly
surface water sampling, data interpretation and analysis, and preparing a final report. Project goals were
to identify point and non-point nutrient loading sources within the watershed and help the government
meet target nutrient levels in the Upper Clark Fork River Basin.
Project Manager and Engineer for evaluating road sediment impacts to streams supporting TMDL
development for multiple Montana watersheds. Projects included evaluating unpaved road crossings
and parallel road segments, field assessment of selected crossings, sediment modeling to determine
delivery impacts, and development of sediment allocations and BMP scenarios for restoration.
Project Manager and Engineer for various watershed assessment projects supporting Total Maximum
Daily Load (TMDL) assessment for Montana impaired water-bodies. Coordinated efforts to monitor
and assess metals, nutrients, sediment, and temperature impacts to streams. Work included detailed
assessment/evaluation of river geomorphology and quantification of sediment impacts and sources.
Project Manager and Project Engineer responsible for completing a groundwater-surface water interaction
study along a portion of a popular Montana River. The project involved defining the groundwater-surface
and water-interaction among irrigation systems, important spawning trib-utaries, well usage, river
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hydrology, and recommendations to improve water conservation and efficiency.
Project Manager and Project Engineer to complete numerous environmental permits for various clients,
including construction/industrial stormwater, industrial discharge, 404, 310/124, 318, flood-plain, and
other local, state, and federal permits as required.
Project Manager and Project Engineer responsible for the permitting of multiple Industrial Sol-id Waste
Landfills in Wyoming and Utah. Permits included an engineering evaluation of land-fill processes,
available landfill space, groundwater monitoring, site reclamation, and remain-ing site life.
Project Manager and Project Engineer responsible for site characterization, investigation, and remediation
of many UST and hazardous waste sites. Contaminants of concern included gaso-line, diesel, waste oil,
pesticides, heavy metals, and various organic solvents. Contaminated media included soil, groundwater,
and surface water in industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Remediation methods included vapor
extraction, air stripping, pump and treat, over-excavation, NAPL recovery, and bioremediation.
Project Manager for several ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and EA’s through-out
Montana. Compiled historical information and on-site observations into factual reports to meet regulatory
standards on assessing each site’s environmental liabilities.
Project Manager and Project Engineer for remediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soil in a National
Park. Provided turnkey design, installation, and monitoring of an in-situ bioremedia-tion system. Complex
geologic conditions and remote locations presented difficult design con-ditions.
Project Manager and Project Engineer for investigation and analysis of a crude oil pipeline re-lease.
Project tasks included assessing damage to soil, groundwater, and a local stream, all of which occurred
on a State Game Refuge. Responsibilities also included designing a clean-up and restoration plan for
the site and a detailed remedial cost estimate.
Project Engineer responsible for estimating the volume of mine tailings along a 3-mile stretch of a
stream below a former mine and mill site in Montana. Volume estimates were developed by using aerial
photography, computer mapping, and field verification technologies.
Awards
Montana Tech Alumni Recognition Award, Environmental Engineering
John Babcock is a Project Hydrogeologist with WET specializing in all
aspects of water quality monitoring and environmental assessment, including
surface and groundwater sampling, lake and reservoir studies, hydrogeologic
characterization, stream habitat assessment, and TMDL development. Mr.
Babcock is also well experienced with data management, statistical analysis,
technical report writing, and project oversight. John has recently published
and presented research on diel (24-h) variability of nutrients, metals, and
stable isotopes in a eutrophic stream, and a tracer injection study on a stream
impacted by mining.
Professional & Project Experience
As a Hydrogeologist and Environmental Scientist for two environmental
consulting firms, John has overseen projects for government agencies, non-
profit organizations and private clients involving all aspects of water quality
monitoring and environmental assessment including: surface and ground
water sampling, lake and reservoir studies, stream habitat assessment, aquifer
testing, soil sampling, permitting, wetland delineation, stream restoration,
stormwater management and TMDL development. John is also experienced
with database management, preparation and implementation of sampling and
analysis plans, statistical analysis, and technical report writing. John serves
as a project manager for surface water and TMDL projects and as a project
scientist and field lead for groundwater and remediation projects.
As a Research and Teaching Assistant for the Dept. of Geological Engineering
at Montana Tech, John contributed to several hydrogeologic and geochemical
research projects, including diel (24-hour) cycling of nutrients and metals
in a eutrophic stream affected by wastewater, a tracer injection study on a
stream impacted by acid mine drainage, and diel cycling of stable isotopes
in Montana streams. Results from these projects were presented at regional
and national conferences and were published in refereed scientific journals.
John also prepared laboratory experiments, maintained stockroom inventory
and instructed chemistry laboratory courses.
As a Hydrologic Technician, John helped design and implement a long-term
water quality and stream habitat assessment project in the Henry’s Fork of
the Snake River watershed, which is still in use today. John also provided
oversight, maintenance, and scientific support for construction of fishing
ponds and stream restoration projects. John also supervised seasonal
employees, performed statistical analysis of data, and assisted with permitting
and technical writing.
Since John has begun Training SWPPP Preparer & Administrator classes
at WET, he has taught, certified, and recertified nearly 250 students and 25
Courses over the past three years.
Publications
• Gammons CH, Babcock JN, Parker SR, Poulson SR (2011) Diel cycling
and stable isotopes of dissolved oxygen, dissolved inorganic carbon,
and nitrogenous species in a stream receiving treated municipal sewage.
Education
MS Geoscience
(Hydrogeology Option)
Montana Tech, 2015
BS Watershed Management
(Geography Minor)
Montana State University, 1999
Training & Certifications
• SWPPP Preparer &
Administrator Certified
• Trainer—SWPPP Preparer &
Administrator Certification &
Recertification
• Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) Safety
Training
• Standard First-Aid and CPR
PROJECT HYDROGEOLOGIST
JOHN BABCOCK
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Chemical Geology, 283, 44-55.
• Parker SR, Gammons CH, Poulson SR, DeGrandpre MD, Weyer CL, Smith MG, Babcock JN, Oba Y
(2010) Diel behavior of stable isotopes of dissolved oxygen and dissolved inorganic carbon in rivers
over a range of trophic conditions, and in a mesocosm experiment. Chemical Geology. 269, 22-32.
• Kill Eagle JL, Gammons CH, Weight WD, Babcock JN, Jepson W, and Langner HW (2009) Results and
lessons learned from a continuous tracer injection test in a small mountain stream receiving acid mine
drainage. Mine Water and the Environment. 28, 182-193.
Ashley joined the WET as an engineering intern in 2008. With her unique
skill set, specifically experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS, she quickly
integrated into the team. In May 2010, she earned an Associate of Applied
Science in Drafting Technology from Montana Tech. She continued to work
part-time in drafting and GIS while pursuing her degree. Ashley graduated
from Montana Tech in May 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineer-
ing. Her involvement and experience with storm water, wetlands, and sanitary
sewer design projects; as well as environmental permitting and subdivision
development makes her a valuable member of the WET team.
Professional & Project Experience
Project Engineer responsible for commercial and residential subdivision de-
sign in compliance with State of Montana Department of Environmental Qual-
ity Rules and Regulations in several counties including Gallatin, Park, Gran-
ite, Jefferson, Deer Lodge, and Butte-Silver Bow. Includes design, drafting,
project specifications, bid packages, and construction oversight for potable
water, stormwater, and sanitary main systems. Sanitary design experience
includes both public main extensions and on-site wastewater system design.
Project Engineer responsible for the county/city planning process for several
subdivisions/developments which included preliminary plat, final plat, subdi-
vision exemption, boundary relocation, conditional use, building for lease or
rent, and zoning variance applications.
Project Engineer responsible for stormwater and grading design to comply
with DEQ-8 and/or Local Municipal Stormwater Engineering Standards for
commercial and residential developments. Commercial development proj-
ects include apartment complexes, eye surgery center, gas station/auto re-
pair shop, and public park design.
Project Engineer responsible for surveying, designing, drafting, and construc-
tion oversight for storm and sanitary sewer main infrastructure projects for
Butte-Silver Bow. Projects included dig and replace projects and Cured In
Place Pipe (CIPP) lining. Worked extensively in AutoCAD Civil 3D to identify
utility interactions and create plan and profile sheets for construction.
Project Engineer responsible for the design, drafting, project specifications,
and bid package for fire suppression ponds designed in accordance with
NFPA 1142.
Project Engineer skilled in pathogen transport analysis, trigger analysis,
non-degradation, groundwater monitoring, and cumulative effects calcula-
tions for subdivision and stormwater design. Knowledgeable with alternative
septic treatment options including level II treatment systems, gray water re-
use systems, and composting/incinerating toilets.
Project Engineer in charge of completing MDT approach and encroachment
permits. Process included the design, coordination, and as-built submittals
for several intersections. Projects included an RV park, large gas station, and
several private developments. These projects included submitting intersec-
tion designs that incorporated left and/or right turning lanes.
Education
BS Civil Engineering
Montana Tech, 2013
AS Drafting Technology
Montana Tech, 2010
Licensure
Professional Engineer (MT)
Technical Skills
•Project Management
•Civil Site Design – Commercial
and Residential
•Subdivision Permitting
•Onsite Wastewater System
Design and Permitting
•Municipal Water, Sewer and
Stormwater Design
•Hydrologic/Hydraulic Model-
ing(HydroCAD, Autodesk SSA)
•Construction Administra-
tion,Oversight, and Inspection
•AutoCAD Civil 3D
•ArcGIS
Training & Certifications
•Gallatin County Site Evaluator•SWPPP Administrator
•BMP 101: Introduction to StormWater Management
•BMP 202: SWPPP Preparer•BMP 301: Conducting Storm
Water Compliance Inspections•OSHA 29 CFT 1910.120: Haz-
ardous Waste Operations &Emergency Response
PROJECT ENGINEER
ASHLEY FLAMMOND, PE
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Project Engineer responsible for the drafting, reporting, and oversight of Stormwater Pollution Pre-
vention Plans for construction activities in Montana. Plans were to comply with State of Montana De-
partment of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES)
with the proper selection, installation, application, and maintenance of storm water best management
practices (BMPs). Performed site inspections/audits of site BMPs and the implemented Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan.
Project Engineer responsible for the preparation and oversight of Montana Floodplain and Floodway
Management Act permits, U. S. Army Corp of Engineers 404 Permits including wetland delineations,
Sage Grouse permitting, Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act 310 permits, MDEQ
Short-Term Water Quality Standard for Turbidity 318 Permits, Montana Stream Protection Act SPA 124
Permits, and Montana Land-Use License or Easement on Navigable Water Permits.
Highly proficient with over 11 years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create drawings including
plan, profiles, cross sections, road corridors, grading, pipe networks, and 3D rendering. Also respon-
sible for creating, managing, and producing maps in ArcGIS. Experienced in data transfer between the
two programs.
Possess 14 years of AutoCAD experience with 11 years of experience specializing in AutoCAD Civil 3D
and ArcGIS.
Patty retired as a Senior Engineer in December 2019 after working at WET for
18.5 years. In January 2021 she returned part-time to WET in a new role for
Training/Employee Development/Coaching.
Professional & Project Experience
Responsible for designing plans and permitting major and minor residential
and commercial subdivisions to comply with State of Montana Department
of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Rules and Regulations. WET has been
involved in developing over 700 lots in eight counties (Silver-Bow, Deer
Lodge, Granite, Jefferson, Beaverhead, Madison, Missoula, and Powell) in
southwestern Montana.
Responsible for the preparation and oversight of MDEQ Montana Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) Notice of Intent (NOI) and SWPPPs
for construction project sites and Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater
Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity.
Responsible for WET’s Stormwater Training team, an acknowledged training
provider by the state of Montana for SWPPP Administrator Certification/
Recertification Program
Responsible for the preparation and oversight of stormwater plans to comply
with BSB Municipal Stormwater Engineering Standards
Responsible for MS4 support for Butte-Silver Bow (2010-2019) and the
City of Great Falls. This work included writing Stormwater Management
Plans (SWMPs), developing SOPs for municipal employees, training public
and municipal employees, sampling/reporting at four stormwater outfalls,
preparing municipal facility Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP),
conducting and documenting annual outfall inspections, and preparing work
plans for maintenance and repairs.
Responsible for ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments throughout
Montana. Historical information and on-site observations were used to
compile factual reports to meet regulatory standards on assessing each site’s
environmental liabilities.
Responsible for the preparation and oversight of U. S. Army Corp of Engineers
404 Permits including wetland delineations, Montana Natural Streambed and
Land Preservation Act 310 permits, MDEQ Short-Term Water Quality Standard
for Turbidity 318 Permits, Montana Stream Protection Act SPA 124 Permits,
Montana Land-Use License or Easement on Navigable Water Permits, USDA
Forest Service Permit, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Institutional Controls
Program (ICP) Development Permit, Montana Department of Transportation
Approach/Encroachment permits.
Education
BS Engineering Science (General Option)
Montana Tech, 2001
BS Elementary Education (Special Education Endorsement)
Eastern Montana College, 1978
LicensureEngineering Intern (MT)
Technical Skills• Microsoft Suite
• SWPPP Development • Employee/Team Development
and Managment
Memberships
Serve as a Mountain Health Cooperative Board of Director,
2021-2015
SENIOR ENGINEER/NEW EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
PATTY HAMBLOCK
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Stefanie joined the WET team as a Project Engineer in July 2017. Before this,
she worked as a staff engineer for two environmental consulting firms for ten
years. The range of expertise is very diverse. She has worked on or managed
a variety of projects such as water resource investigations, environmental
site assessments, environmental reporting, surface water and groundwater
monitoring program design and implementation, environmental database
develop-ment and management, surface water model design and applications,
groundwater model applications, hazardous waste site investigations,
stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) for discharges associated
with construction and industrial activity, residential subdivision design and
permitting and public water supply (PWS) well design.
Stefanie has a BS in Bioscience Engineering, focusing on Environmental
Technology from the University of Ghent in Belgium. She also obtained a
Master of Science degree in environmental engineering from the University of
Connecti-cut. Her theses focused on biofilm research and chemical analysis
of soils and plants contaminated with heavy metals.
Professional & Project Experience
Environmental Assessments. Staff engineer responsible for compiling an
environmental data summary and site status report for a historic landfill
classified low priority CECRA site. The report included the identification
of potential recep-tors and potential pollution migration and exposure
pathways. The report was used to develop a list with preventative measures
for a proposed development adjacent to the landfill site.
Water Monitoring Database development. Project engineer in charge of a
major overhaul of an existing water moni-toring database for two Montana
coal mines. The aim was to make the database more user-friendly and tailored
to our client’s needs and automate the generation of portions of the annual
hydrology reports.
Annual Hydrology Reports. The project engineer is responsible for compiling
and evaluating water resources data and report development for Montana
surface and underground coal mines and a Wyoming power plant.
Monitoring and Quality Assurance Plans - MQAPs. Project engineer
responsible for developing a comprehensive water resources monitoring plan
for three coal mines in southeast Montana and a gravel pit near Billings.
Probable Hydrologic Consequence determinations—PHC. Staff engineer
responsible for surface water quality and groundwater quality evaluations
and determining potential hydrologic impacts to water quality resulting from
pro-posed expanded mining operations at the surface and underground coal
mines in Montana.
Groundwater Modeling. Staff engineer responsible for applying a three-
dimensional model for simulating the existing groundwater conditions and
predicting the future groundwater system response associated with planned
future coal mining activity at two Montana coal mines.
Education
BS Bio-Process Engineering Environmental Technology
University of Ghent, Belgium, 1996
MS Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Connecticut, 1999
Licensure
Engineer Intern, 2005
Technical Skills
• ArcGIS software• Groundwater
Training & Certifications• Hazwoper 40-hour – Hazardous
Waste Operation & Emergency Response
• BMP101 - Storm Water Management During
Construction • BMP201 - SWPPP Administrator
Certification Training• WQM130 - Storm Water
Management for Industrial Operations
PROJECT ENGINEER
STEFANIE VANDAELE, EIT
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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). Project engineer responsible for drafting SWPPP
documents for var-ious projects, including fiber optic cable installation, cell phone tower construction,
and a manufacturing plant.
Subdivision Permitting. Project engineer responsible for the design and compilation of several Certificate
of Subdivi-sion Approval Applications (COSA) in Gallatin County, MT.
Public Water Supply—Project engineer responsible for well testing and drafting the engineering report
and specifica-tions for a public water supply well associated with a commercial development.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Program. Staff engineer responsible for designing a comprehensive
surface water quality monitoring program to collect baseline data on surface water flows, nutrients and
periphyton for the South Fork of the West Fork Gallatin River near Big Sky, MT.
Surface Water Quality Assessment/Modeling. Staff engineer responsible for developing a conceptual
model and the design of a numerical model to predict possible impacts of proposed development
activities on the surface water qual-ity. Assessments were performed for several proposed developments
in Big Sky, Montana, including Yellowstone Mountain Club and Spanish Peaks Subdivision.
Environmental Impact Statements. Staff engineer responsible for developing water quality impact
sections of envi-ronmental impact statements for proposed projects related to highway construction,
surface mining/excavation, and dredged material disposal. All projects were located in Flanders, Belgium.
Environmental Audits. Staff engineer responsible for making an extensive inventory of available
environmental data (surface water quality, waste production, groundwater, air) for several Flemish
communities. This inventory was used to identify possible bottlenecks and make suggestions for
improvements.
Hazardous Waste Site Investigations. Staff engineer responsible for groundwater and soil sampling at an
abandoned paint factory near Brussels, Belgium (AkzoNobel). The site was contaminated with volatile
organic compounds, phthalates, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Assisted in the development of
a risk assessment study based on the data collected.
Research
Graduate Research: Design and construction of a biofilm reactor to simulate a groundwater environment.
The reactor was then used to study the rate of transfer of genetic material between soil microorganisms
in the biofilm reactor with and without application of cadmium stress.
Brandon is a new addition to WET but brings a wealth of experience in
structural and civil engineering projects with a specialization in forensic
engineering inspections and investigations for insurance companies. He also
has extensive experience with land development projects, including roadway,
grading and drainage, utility (water, storm, sewer), and subdivision layout and
design using AutoCAD Civil 3D software. He was born and raised in Bozeman
to a family from Eastern Montana and can relate to Montana’s varied cultures.
He is committed to providing high-quality customer service and ethical
standards and excels at fostering a positive work culture and developing and
maintaining relations with clients, agents, and governing agencies.
Professional & Project Experience
Montana DNRC—Lewistown, MT—2001
Responsible for assessing the safety of regional dams. Also Conducted
surveys of private reservoirs and produced data for beneficial use of Water
in agricultural practices. Other duties included researching, developing, and
updating DNRC records for privately owned reservoirs.
Kerin & Associates, P.C.—Bozeman, MT—2001–2006
W&H Pacific—Olympia, WA—2006–2007
Responsible for developing grading and drainage plans for commercial and
residential development projects with AutoCAD Civil 3D BIM Software. Also
conducted hydrological analysis for stormwater capture and aquifer recharge.
As well as determined construction specifications for stormwater pollutant
and sedimentation removal vortex vaults.
Kerin & Associates, P.C.—Bozeman, MT—2007–2021
Responsible for performing forensic structural/installation inspections and
associated research along with writing investigative reports. Duties required the
production of structural calculations and details for residential and commercial
buildings and performing civil engineering designs for sizing, integration, and lay-
out of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities. These tasks also required
producing civil engineering designs for drainage and stormwater management.
Using AutoCAD Civil 3D, developed finished surface grading BIM
models and road work projects. Completed hydrologic and hydraulic
studies and designs and carried out numerous construction inspections
and monitoring for the firm’s various structural and civil projects.
Used AutoCAD drafting for commercial/residential structural designs, grading,
drainage plans, subdivision development projects, and more. Designed
and monitored construction of small-scale private and public wastewater
treatment systems.
Education
MS Structural/Civil Engineering, Montana State University
BS Civil Engineering
(Bio-Resource Option),Montana State University
Licensure
Professional Engineer (MT)
Training & Certifications• Autodesk Building Information
Modelling (BIM)–AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Map #D
• Structural Analysis Software–Visual Analysis, SAP2000,
Matlab, MathCAD• Microsoft Office Suite
Memberships• American Society of Civil
Engineers• Chi Epsilon, National Honor
Society for Civil Engineers• Golden Key Honor Society
SENIOR ENGINEER
BRANDON SPITZER
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Jay has been a Wildlife Biologist and GIS Specialist with WET since 2009
and has vast environmental consulting experi-ence. Jay manages projects
for governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, and clients in the private
sector in-volving many environmental issues, including wildlife studies,
vegetation surveys, aerial image classifications, wetland delineations, wetland
and stream restoration, stormwater management, environmental permitting,
and soil and wa-ter sampling. Jay is experienced in geospatial database
creation and management, preparation and implementation of Sampling and
Analysis Plans (SAPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Quality
Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), statistical analysis, and technical reports
writing.
Professional & Project Experience
Collects field X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) soil data to provide construction
oversight for large-scale Superfund waste re-moval projects following
required soil handling procedures. Project manager for wetland and stream
restoration pro-jects implementing stormwater control plans and oversees
proper installation of stormwater structures (i.e., BMPs). Understands heavy
equipment construction techniques and sequences construction methods to
minimize environ-mental impacts.
Responsible for preparing environmental permits including floodplain, US
Army Corps Section 10 & 404, 310 stream-bank law, 318 water quality, 124
stream protection, and MPDES stormwater control. Consults with the Montana
Sage Grouse Habitat Conservation Program to satisfy regulatory requirements
and has worked to develop numerous miti-gation plans. Prepares NEPA and
MEPA compliance documents and writes specific sections used in EA and
EIS. Devel-ops project restoration and wetland mitigation plans.
Environmental Consultant for oil/gas industry, electric construction projects
for transmission and distribution, and fiber optic telephone cooperatives.
Serves as an environmental permitting liaison between clients and local, state,
and fed-eral agencies. Provides construction oversight as part of wetland
and stream restoration work. Designs, implements, and inspects stormwater
plans and controls. Serves as a certified trainer for MPDES SWPPP Preparer
& Administrator Courses.
Environmental Consultant on restoration projects related to stream and
wetland habitat projects. Develops plans to mitigate environmental impacts
associated with in-stream work within bull trout critical habitat, including
stream diver-sions and soft bank armor design/installation. Conducts
biological assessments and provides a determination of ef-fects on bull trout
and their habitats.
Works with noxious weed managers to plan weed control efforts, implement
project-specific weed control efforts, and conduct Aquatic Invasive Species
(AIS) monitoring for Eurasian watermilfoil and other species. Conducts surveys
for terrestrial and aquatic noxious weed species and delineates noxious
weeds in various habitat types. Managed the annual vegetation maintenance
and weed control activities on Superfund properties.
Education
BS Wildlife Biology (Terrestrial)
University of Montana, 2005
LicensureCommercial Pesticide
Applicator/Right of Way Pest Control
Technical Skills• ArcGIS 10.7/ArcPad 10.2
• Pathfinder Office/TerraSync• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Adobe Acrobat DC
Training & Certifications
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operation &
Emergency Response (40-Hour Course)
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120: HAZWOPER (8-Hour
Recertification Course)• MSHA New Miner Training/
Recertification Course• MTDEQ certified Storm Water
Construction Trainings – BMP 101, 201, 202, & 301, WQM 100,
&110• MTDEQ SWPPP Administrator &
Preparer • MTDEQ State certified Storm
Water Instructor• Swift Water Rescue Training
• Backcountry First Aid Training • CPR Certified
• ATV Safety Training• Boat Safety Certified – MTFWP
SENIOR WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST/GIS SPECIALIST
JAY SLOCUM
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Creates vegetation classification models to assess restoration and to identify noxious weed locations for
vegetation management areas. Conducts image analysis using ArcGIS and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
(UAV) aerial photos contain-ing multi-band spectrums. Conducts ground surveys to train data and to
increase model accuracy. Following data in-terpretation and model editing, performs post-classification
image processing, and accuracy assessments of the out-put model.
Expertise in GIS, and database management. Creates project-specific geospatial databases with
unique picklists for field data collection to populate backend databases to streamline reporting. Works
with project engineers to create accurate datasets and functional maps using ArcGIS software and
extensions. Efficient with mobile GIS software, in-cluding ArcPad, ArcGIS Online, and Trimble TerraSync,
to collect and manage accurate GPS data.
Environmental Consultant and GIS Specialist pertaining to issues associated with the Anaconda Smelter
National Priori-ties List (NPL) Site and with the Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site. Developed
multiple remedial and institu-tional controls databases to support regulated activity through the use
of geospatial data. Managed the Institutional Controls (ICs) Program and worked with the Anaconda-
Deer Lodge County (ADLC) Planning Department on the devel-opment and implementation of the
Superfund Program. Reviewed ADLC permits, developed work plans to mitigate Superfund issues, and
worked on re-development issues associated with ADLC owned Waste Management Areas. Developed
databases to support the ADLC’s Development Permit System (DPS) using geospatial data and served
as the County’s primary cartographer for five years. Developed and implemented databases associated
with County vot-er registration, administrative districts, utility infrastructure, Superfund activities,
developments, and remedies. Other duties included Superfund restoration of engineered covers,
vegetative cover establishment, and stormwater con-trols implementation.
Implemented a variety of projects involving terrestrial wildlife and plant species in Wyoming, Colorado,
Utah, and Montana. Extensive experience with avian and mammalian species in shrub-steppe
ecosystems of the Intermountain West. Implemented and conducted surveys for projects including big
game, Greater Sage Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Mountain Plover, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed and
white-tailed prairie dogs, pygmy rabbits, and raptors. Coordinated large-scale and logistically complex
habitat mapping projects and present/absence surveys (aerial and ground) for USFWSS-special status
species (black-footed ferret, Bald Eagle) and BLM-sensitive species (raptors, Greater Sage-grouse,
pygmy rabbit, Mountain Plover, prairie dogs, and multiple sensitive/endangered plant species).
Conducted presence/absence surveys for numerous USFWS-threatened plant species. In the Piceance
Basin, Colora-do, worked in natural gas fields studying the abundance and distribution of the Dudley
Bluffs bladderpod and the Dud-ley Bluffs twinpod, both USFWS-threatened species. In the Uinta Basin,
Utah, studied a small Uinta Basin Hookless Cactus population, also a USFWS-threatened species. In the
Powder River Basin, Wyoming, managed and conducted permit compliance work for the BLM, studying
the distribution of Ute ladies’-tresses a USFWS-threatened species. Identified, delineated, and controlled
many types of noxious weed infestations and conducted studies of the abun-dance and distribution of
the noxious weeds on many projects throughout the western States. Managed professional contractors
to monitor and control noxious weeds on ADLC owned land to meet Superfund vegetation and remedial
requirements. This entailed specific federal EPA reporting requirements, including GIS spatial data field
tracking and database management.
Appendices
APPENDIX B
TRAINING
EXAMPLES
SWPPP Administrator and Preparer
Certification Course Outline
The focus of this 2-day course is to train SWPPP Administrators and Preparers in accordance
with DEQ requirements and ensure that participants understand not only how to be in
compliance with the General Permit, but also to understand the significance of protecting state
waters, how to develop a successful implementation plan, maintain good records, and be
proactive in their approach.
I. Introduction: MT’s Regulatory Background, Why Stormwater Matters, Pollutants of
Concern
a. Federal and state water quality laws
b. Additional permits when working near waterways
c. Erosion process
d. Pollutants of concern and their effects on the environment
e. Importance of water quality on our economy and lifestyle
II. All about BMPs
a. Categories of BMPs (temporary/permanent, erosion/sediment)
b. BMP Specifications
c. BMP Maintenance
d. Examples of BMPs
e. BMP Phasing
III. SWPPP Preparation
a. SWPPP Administrator and Preparer responsibilities
b. Updates with the latest Construction General Permit
c. SWPPP Documents (NOI, SWPPP, NCR, NOT, PTN, REW, FACTS)
d. Sage Grouse information
e. Online resources for SWPPP Preparation
IV. SWPPP Administration
a. Conducting routine and storm-event site inspections
b. Methods of SWPPP recordkeeping
c. Documenting revisions and changes to the SWPPP
d. DEQ Audits: preparing for an audit and what to expect
BMP Field Training Agenda for NWE Employees
Time Location Activity
12:00-2:00 pm
NWE Butte General Office
11 E Park Street
Butte, MT 59701
Northern auditorium
BMP Classroom Discussion
• Silt Fence
• Straw Wattles/Fiber Rolls
• Earthen Berm
• Rolled Erosion Control Products
• Surface Roughening
2:00-2:15 pm
Travel to Site behind (west) of the
Copper King Hotel (Clarion)
4655 Harrison Ave
Park along Wynne Avenue, west of Harrison
Avenue
2:15-3:30 pm Site Behind Copper King
Hotel—Station #1 Silt Fence, Earthen Berms
3:30-5:00 pm Site Behind Copper King
Hotel—Station #2 Straw Wattles, Erosion Control Fabric
Questions, call Patty Hamblock (406) 723-1525-office or (406) 490-7508-cell
Please send suggestions/feedback to phamblock@waterenvtech.com.
THANK YOU for attending our training.
Appendices
APPENDIX C
NONDISCRIMINA-
TION
AFFIRMATION
FORM
Attachment A
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL PAY AFFIRMATION ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or
because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and acknowledges and
understands the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above
and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring and treatments or proposer’s employees
and to all subcontracts.
In addition, ____________________________________(name of entity submitting) hereby affirms it will
abide by the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act), and has
visited the State of Montana Equal Pay for Equal Work “best practices” website,
https://equalpay.mt.gov/BestPractices/Employers, or equivalent “best practices publication and has
read the material.
______________________________________
Name and title of person authorized to sign on behalf of submitter