Jacob Howard
Billings,MT
Summary
Motivated & driven environmental scientist based in the Billings, Montana area. Field-experienced with a strong background in environmental monitoring, compliance, and data collection. Comfortable working outdoors in challenging conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and working independently. Actively seeking environmental science, natural resource, or conservation roles in Montana.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Stormwater Compliance Representative
D.R Horton, Inc.
Panama City Beach, Florida
01.2025 - Current
- Ensure NPDES compliance under an EPA administered Consent Decree on active sites across assigned region
- Administer revisions to the Division NPDES Program as regulatory, operational or industry practices/requirements dictate
- Coordinate with third party environmental contractors and consultants responsible for stormwater or wetlands NPDES compliance
- Conducted environmental field sampling (soil, ground and surface water, air).
- Conduct routine quality assurance audits of design, administrative and in-field practices; provide corrective action directives to consultants and vendors
- Retain a working knowledge and proficiency of federal and/or state OSHA regulations, EPA, NEPA, and CWA compliance requirements
Environmental Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Panama City, FL
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Preform duties as an Environmental Specialist for the Compliance and Permitting program for the ERP and NPDES stormwater divisions.
- Conducted routine field samples (water, soil, air) for to identify pollutants.
- Review ERP and NPDES permits for specific violations and ensure compliance during site inspections.
- Inspect impacts to Conservation Easements, wetlands, and state owned waters in very remote locations.
- Collaborate with the stakeholders daily to resolve issues regarding impacts to natural resources.
- Receive and resolve complaints from stakeholders.
- Compile inspection reports, consent orders, compliance assistance reports, and the fines associated with violations.
Project Manager / Reclamation Inspector
Fortress Development Solutions
Greely, CO
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw reclamation projects to ensure project efficiency and quality in the oil and gas industry.
- Performed site inspections on completed reclamation projects to identify key elements that needed improvement, such as biodiversity, erosion control, and soil health.
- Assigned and scheduled the work needed to be completed for reclamation
- Worked independently in very remote areas throughout Colorado’s front range oil and gas field.
Education
Associates - Applied Science
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO05-2018
Bachelors - Environmental Science
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO05.2022
Skills
- Environmental sampling & field date collection
- Water, soil, and air quality monitoring
- Environmental compliance & reporting
- GIS & data interpretation
- Technical documentation
- Wildlife and habitat awareness
- Team collaboration & independent fieldwork
- Ability to work in remote locations
Certification
- Certified Wetland Evaluator for the State of Florida.
- Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector (State of Florida).
- CISEC (Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control) national IECHA certified
Timeline
Field Stormwater Compliance Representative
D.R Horton, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Environmental Specialist
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
01.2023 - 01.2025
Project Manager / Reclamation Inspector
Fortress Development Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2023
Associates - Applied Science
Red Rocks Community College
Bachelors - Environmental Science
Colorado Mesa University