Bill Alspach

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 1979 - Jul 1999

  LTC

  Engineer OfficerAssistant Professor of Civil Engineering and the Associate Director of the Civil Engineering Research Center, United States Military Academy.Commander & Staff Officer

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  URS Corporation

  Jul 1999 - May 2006

  Senior Water Resources Engineer

  Water Resources Consultant & Group Leader. Supervised and reviewed water resources projects that include hydrology, hydraulics, surface drainage, Low Impact Development (LID), NPDES permitting, erosion control, water supply and wastewater treatment. Project Manager and Lead Engineer for the $3.5 million USACE Fountain Creek Watershed Study; and several US Air Force Academy projects regarding hydrology & erosion (ACEC Award winning project), floodplain mapping, streambank stabilization, and habitat enhancement. Project Manager for the design and construction management of a 5-million gallon, potable water reservoir for a Colorado Springs water treatment plant, and for several water and sewage pipeline stream-crossing projects. Managed and reviewed the drainage and hydraulic engineering for many Colorado Dept. of Transportation, City of Colorado Springs and other projects. Show less

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  AMEC Earth & Environmental

  May 2006 - May 2007

  Senior Water Resources Engineer

  Water Resources Consultant

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  City of Woodland Park

  May 2007 - Jul 2016

  Director of Public Works/City Engineer - Retired

  Led, supervised, reviewed and approved all City infrastructure projects, improvements and facility designs. Key projects accomplished include the design and construction of several Municipal Park and Recreation facilities, street/highway/sidewalk/parking lot and drainage projects, creek restoration projects, a multi-million dollar FEMA grant project for Fountain Creek through the heart of Woodland Park and the design and construction of a new Fleet Maintenance Shop. Lead and supervise the 20 person staff of the Public Works Department. Directs the City’s Public Works and Engineering functions and staff; including Public Works Administration; Streets; Fleet Maintenance; Parks, Buildings and Grounds; and Engineering/Inspection. Plan and execute infrastructure capital improvements and maintenance to include facilities, multi-modal transportation systems, and drainage systems, City-wide Pavement Management Plan development and implementation, as well as maintenance of all City vehicles and equipment. Coordinates and implements the City’s technical review regarding Public Works for specifications, project design, plan review, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and contract administration. Led and supervised the development of all new City Engineering Specifications and a Drainage Criteria Manual for the City. Supervised and managed several major repair and reconstruction projects for City Hall. Serves as the technical advisor to the City Manager and City Council. Developed and implemented a citywide Pavement Management Plan for the City of Woodland Park with in excess of 55 centerline miles of streets. Secured annual funding of over $400K annually to implement the plan. Pavement strategies have included full depth reclamation and re-construction, mill and overlay, cape seal, chip seal and seal coating. Supervised the maintenance and construction of all drainage infrastructure within the city limits to include open ditches, inlets, pipes and culverts. Show less

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  Great Outdoor Consultants

  May 2013 - now

  Professional Engineer

  Great Outdoors ConsultantsCreating Pathways to Adventure...Great Outdoors Consultants are specialists in planning and design for all types of outdoor nature-based recreation. We're committed to finding exceptional outdoor recreation solutions! Pathways to adventure helps people be more healthy, happy and better stewards of the natural world. Great Outdoors Consultants works as an integral member our client’s project team to find successful solutions. We believe that meeting or exceeding the desired outdoor recreation experience leads to both enjoyment and sustainability. We approach planning and design to be sensitive to natural and cultural resources as well as the landscape.◦Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation & Travel Management◦Training and Education for Outdoor Recreation◦Public & Private Land Management◦Recreational Trails & Facilities◦Outdoor Education & Camps ◦GIS, GPS & Cartography◦Nature-Based Tourism Show less

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  Colorado Trails Preservation Alliance

  Jan 2016 - now

  Special Projects Consultant

  Part time work to help keep access to public lands.