Jay Riggs

Experience

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  Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

  Feb 1993 - Jul 1994

  Environmental Planner

  • Provided technical support to local government units and general public on topics such as nonpoint source pollution, watershed management, BMPs, and wetland management;• Represented SEMCOG on nonpoint, CSO, and GIS Technical Advisory Groups;• Coordinated CSO Technical Work Group for development of the Stage II Detroit River Remedial Action Plan

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  Westwood Professional Services

  Aug 1994 - May 1997

  Environmental Scientist

  • Delineated wetlands, prepared delineation reports, and processed wetland (WCA and Corps) permits;• Reviewed and developed NPDES temporary and permanent erosion control plans;• Designed and implemented bioengineering and wetland restoration projects;• Prepared and processed environmental assessment worksheets (EAW) and other environmental reviews;• Used ArcView GIS to prepare maps and support municipal planning efforts;• Inventoried and assessed forest, prairie, and wetland habitats using a variety of evaluation methods. Show less

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  Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District

  May 1997 - Mar 2005

  Urban Conservationist

  • Manage the Dakota SWCD Low Impact Development (LID) Initiative and Urban Erosion Control Program;• Review and comment on development plans; review plans for LID opportunities;• Design and implement bank and shoreline stabilization and restoration projects;• Member of steering committees, including NEMO, MPCA Stormwater, and various greenway programs• Implement projects and conduct trainings on low impact development, erosion control, and habitat protection;• Coordinate and implement natural area protection efforts and supervise land cover mapping projects. Show less

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  Washington Conservation District

  May 2005 - now

  District Manager

  • Manage the Washington Conservation District, supervise staff, prepare and oversee >$3,000,000 budget;• Coordinate all District activities with elected board, watersheds, and local units of government;• Facilitate multiple collaborative efforts between the WCD, county, watersheds, NGOs, and local units of government;• Provide technical and administrative support for implementation of Wetland Conservation Act (WCA);• Served as interim administrator for Brown's Creek Watershed District and Middle St Croix WMO;• Conduct educational activities and promote program development to achieve the District’s Mission to protect and conserve natural resources;• Co-Chaired Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) workgroup of the State Stormwater Steering Committee; and• Provide WCA LGU and TEP services for Washington County; Certified Wetland Delineator Show less

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  Fairview Health Services

  Apr 2019 - now

  Emergency Medical Technician
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  Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area

  Dec 2021 - now

  Ski Patrol