Experience

The Port of Hueneme

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Environmental Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  As the Port's Environmental Manager, Mr. Pettifor has oversight of the Port's active sustainability initiatives which include implementation of the Port's Environmental Management Framework (EMF), our Green Marine Certification, as well as compliance with ongoing state and Federal environmental regulations including air and water quality. The Port is moving forward with a comprehensive clean air plan and is setting targets for the de-carbonization of its operations while cementing its role as a regional leader in the integration and use of zero emission cargo handling equipment, and distributed energy resources including battery storage and optimization. Mr. Pettifor oversees the planning and implementation of these efforts. The Port's EMF outlines the strategic efforts the Port will undertake to protect the environment, and covers eight environmental elements including: 1. Community engagement 2. Sustainability 3. Air Quality 4. Water Quality 5. Soil and sediment 6. Marine resources 7. Energy management 8. Climate change adaptation Since adopting this proactive agenda of sustainability, the Port has pursued the integration of the elements of the EMF into its daily operations as well as long term planning. Progress has been made every year since, and in 2016 the Port became the first port in California to be certified by Green Marine, the preeminent third party environmental certification organization for marine facilities. The Port is fully committed to making environmental progress in every way that it can as it grows and changes with the global economy. In addition, Mr. Pettifor is helping to lead the development of the Port's long-term energy planning, including the adoption of zero and near zero emission equipment at the Port and associated operational and logistical adjustments. Mr. Pettifor is also lead on the implementation of the Port's NPDES stormwater permit efforts in compliance with the California statewide Industrial General Permit. Show less



Larry Walker Associates

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Scientist II

  • 2014 - 2017

  LWA is a specialized water quality management consulting firm. In this role, I advised more than 20+ client Cities and Counties around the State and/or develop materials for their water-related programs and activities. Examples include: o NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit compliance projects for both Phase I and II permittees, for which I developed efficient and effective solutions including creation of and revisions to program documentation (ROWDs, WQIPs, JRMPs, SWMPs, SWPPPs, ERPs) and annual reporting, public education and outreach material development and implementation, monitoring data assessment, and staff training. o Regulatory assistance including interpretation and consultation on potential outcomes of new State Water Resources Control Board and Regional Board policies, procedures and documents, and tracking and interpretation of upcoming legislation at both the Federal and State levels. o Formal policy tracking and commenting including comment letter development and submittal for both Federal and State policies including 303d lists, triennial reviews and integrated report development, statewide trash amendments, California Stormwater Initiative, industrial permit TMDL revisions, pesticide regulation changes, statewide bacteria policy, and statewide nutrient policy. o Water resources project support including salt and nutrient management plan development, assessment of options related to salt control from water softeners, recycled water program development and stakeholder coordination, anti-degradation analyses of POTW construction and discharge modification, and SGMA related groundwater sustainability plan and agency tracking. o Development of Stormwater Resources Plans in compliance with State guidelines to enable pursuit of Proposition 1 grant funds. o Completed Proposition 1 Stormwater Implementation Project grant proposals for LID/GSI projects including submittal via State web portal (SMARTS) for clients which were then successfully funded. Show less



King County

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Project/Program Manager III - NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit Program

  • 2007 - 2013

  Managed compliance with the Clean Water Act for Washington State’s most populous county through efficient leadership, task prioritization, and a deep understanding of both the regulatory environment and underlying science. o Oversaw King County's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit program through maintaining a network of collaborative working relationships with 11 County Departments, neighboring jurisdictions, Tribal Nations, and regulatory agency staff. o Co-led County response to EPA compliance audit of County’s entire stormwater management program, including 2-day site visit audit and 60+ requirement records request applicable to all of the County’s staff and programs. o Ensured ongoing implementation of nearly 100 permit requirements throughout the County by pioneering new ideas, communicating deadlines and budgets, using judgment to prioritize and leverage resources and navigate political processes to ensure that the County’s myriad programs and 13,000 employees were protecting water quality. o Developed and oversaw a system for tracking the ongoing completion of milestones and tasks required for compliance with the stormwater permit by all of the County’s departments down to the staff level. o Advised management on developing policy shifts in the regulatory landscape and broader water quality field by distilling the most pertinent content and its potential fiscal and procedural implications. o Translated and evangelized the permit requirements for established groups and programs throughout King County by developing communication tools, leading trainings and educating employees about how to interpret the permit’s requirements and guide program implementation. • Collaborated with regional cities and counties to co-found a Puget Sound region-wide stormwater education and outreach campaign on how to protect water quality with simple behavior changes. Show less



Triton Environmental

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Managed regional projects including: coastal structure design and permitting for residential/industrial clients; marine dredging permitting and project oversight coordination with contractors, clients and regulatory agencies; oil spill prevention and response documentation and planning including spill prevention control and countermeasure planning and reporting. - Managed one-year harbor sediment sampling and characterization study in accordance with Army Corps’ Regional Implementation Manual and EPA, NMFS, and CT Dept. of Env. Prot. regulations. Daily oversight of budget/schedule status. - Oversaw project deliverables, schedules and budgets; coordinated compliance/permitting issues with EPA, NMFS, Army Corps, Coast Guard, and CT DEP; and oversaw sediment sampling and bathymetric surveying subcontractors. - Led spill and storm water pollution prevention training sessions for industrial manufacturing employee groups. Show less



AECom (EDAW)

• Senior Environmental Analyst

  • 2002 - 2004

  Managed projects related to water quality/resources, storm water management, and recycled water marketing and distribution. Worked on projects including: coastal water quality, dry weather water quality programs, storm water compliance surveys and monitoring programs. Conducted CEQA/NEPA analysis and documentation and compliance for projects including local government, military and infrastructure development construction. Sole Assistant Project Manager on 10-year, $6.5 million regional water resources environmental compliance project. Managed daily coordination of schedules, budgets and project deliverables among resource agencies, client, and team of biologists, archaeologists, engineers, contractors, and habitat restoration specialists. Oversaw ongoing compliance for water and air quality, noise, visual, biological and cultural resources, and Phase II site assessments with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, CA Dpt. of Fish and Game, CA Coastal Commission and local municipalities. Managed NPDES storm-water compliance project and water resources constraints study for Cherokee and Rincon Tribal Nations. Show less



Questa Engineering

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Water Quality Intern

  • Mar 2001 - Jun 2002

  Questa conducted comprehensive county-wide water quality sampling program and intensive research project to help determine extent of water quality contamination from sanitary septic systems throughout Santa Barbara County. Work included extensive stream sampling, GIS and historical photo analysis, interviews, and historical permit review. Presented methodology and results at numerous community meetings to large public audiences. Questa conducted comprehensive county-wide water quality sampling program and intensive research project to help determine extent of water quality contamination from sanitary septic systems throughout Santa Barbara County. Work included extensive stream sampling, GIS and historical photo analysis, interviews, and historical permit review. Presented methodology and results at numerous community meetings to large public audiences.