David Ritter
Huron,OH
Summary
30+ year water industry veteran who has worked at all levels and understands that people and relationships are the most important resource we have. In many cases the technical solutions to problems are relatively simple, implementing them requires buy-in and team work which does not come easy. While my background includes many technical accomplishments, I am most proud of the relationships I have built and the success of others that I have played part in.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Watershed Technical Support
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
02.2016 - Current
- Oversee the District’s stormwater master planning and advanced planning efforts, stormwater program nominations and budgeting, property acquisition program, community discharge permit program, stormwater fee credit program, and technical support for internal and external projects.
- Managing and motivating staff to be engaged and effective employees .
- Negotiating and mediating issues between internal and external employees and partners.
- Managing District financial and employee resources to deliver beneficial projects.
Stormwater Technical Specialist
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
11.2012 - 02.2016
- Provided technical support services to both internal and external clients
- Collaborated on the delivery of District capital projects
- Provided support on District stormwater and wastewater projects
- Worked with partners in the design and construction of non-District stormwater projects
- Managed the revision of stormwater plan submittal guidelines under Title IV Combined Sewer Code
- Oversaw the District stormwater fee credit policy under Title V Stormwater Management Code.
Water Quality Planner III
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Responsible for updating the Area-wide 208 Water Quality Management Plan for a five-county region.
- Developed and managed contracts with Ohio EPA
- Communicated results of technical research to committees, public officials, and the general public
- Assisted and supported watershed groups across the region.
Environmental Resource Specialist
Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District
05.1996 - 04.2011
- Provided leadership on the implementation of Summit County’s NPDES Phase II Permit
- Drafted and moved through legislation Summit County’s first erosion and sediment control ordinance
- Worked with contractors to achieve compliance with Ohio EPA and Summit County requirements
- Served as an educator on erosion and sediment control and stormwater management for design professionals, public officials, and the general public
- Oversaw the implementation of stormwater quality improvement grants.
Instructor
Kent State University
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Taught Conservation of Natural Resources a 4/5 credit hour class
- Instructed 51 undergraduate and graduate students with a good to excellent effectiveness evaluation.
Water Quality Planner
Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization
04.1991 - 05.1996
- Developed wellhead protection and watershed management plans.
- Involved in the development and updates of the 208 water quality plan
Intern
Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District
04.1989 - 09.1989
- Responsible for sampling and data collection to support the districts State of Your Lake program
- Developed a sediment sampling device that received a Distinguished Contribution Award in the 1992 B.F Goodrich Collegiate Inventors Program.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Geography
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12.1991
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Financial Management
- Planning and Design
- Contract management
Timeline
Manager of Watershed Technical Support
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
02.2016 - Current
Stormwater Technical Specialist
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
11.2012 - 02.2016
Water Quality Planner III
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency
04.2011 - 11.2012
Instructor
Kent State University
01.2005 - 05.2005
Environmental Resource Specialist
Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District
05.1996 - 04.2011
Water Quality Planner
Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization
04.1991 - 05.1996
Intern
Summit County Soil and Water Conservation District
04.1989 - 09.1989
Bachelor’s Degree - Geography
The University of Akron
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