Dean Ritter

Experience

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  Albert A. Webb Associates

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2009

  Environmental Analyst

  Environmental analysis and project management for both public and private projects, including the preparation of CEQA compliance reports, with a concentration in environmental analysis for public works projects; including, reservoirs, potable water and wastewater pipelines, stormwater detention and retention basins, and wells and ancillary equipment.Perform delineations of jurisdictional features including wetlands and other Waters of the U.S. Prepare Jurisdictional Delineation Report in accordance with Army Corps of Engineers Regional Supplement to the Army Corps Wetland Delineation Manual. Prepare and coordinate Clean Water Act 404 permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreements. Assist clients and regulatory agencies in identifying design solutions and mitigation measures amendable to all parties. Provide project coordination of planning & development projects working directly with valued clients and public agencies. Show less

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  HKA Enterprises

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Environmental Compliance Monitor

  Perform environmental compliance monitoring and personnel oversight in the field during all phases of construction for the SCE DPV2 transmission line project. Responsible for daily compliance monitoring and report submittal concerning a wide range of mitigation measures, including: air quality; jurisdictional waterways; noise ordinances; transportation; hazardous materials, waste, spill prevention; and SWPPP compliance. Lead and coordinate field monitors and subcontractors during construction activities in the field to proactively maintain environmental compliance. Facilitate corrective action by working with the sub-contractors, client and project managers to resolve situations involving conflict and requiring urgent decision-making. Function as point of contact for client in the field. Expedite CEQA compliance concerns with the California Public Utilities Commission representatives in the field.Provide training and mentoring for new hire environmental compliance monitors. Prepare weekly schedule for environmental monitoring staff. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Jul 2014 - now

  Environmental Scientist

  As a Senior Environmental Monitor with CH2M HILL, performed environmental compliancemonitoring and personnel oversight in the field during all phases of construction for the Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP) project. Conduct daily site visits on PSEP projects, providing guidance to environmental monitors, ensuring project compliance throughout construction.Communicate regularly with staff environmental monitors and project managers on the status ofconstruction activities for short and long-term schedule forecast and preparation.Facilitate corrective action by working with PSEP contractors, clients and project managers toresolve situations involving conflict and requiring urgent decision-making, while keeping Health& Safety paramount.Function as lead environmental point of contact for client in the field. Expedite environmentalcompliance concerns with the construction contractor in the field.Provide training and mentoring for new hire environmental compliance monitors. Prepare weekly schedule for environmental monitoring staff.Coordination with PSEP project managers to review potential environmental complianceconcerns, recommend measures to maintain compliance, ensure consistent environmentalresponse across all PSEP projects. Show less

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  Rincon Consultants, Inc.

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Environmental Compliance Manager