Peter Silva

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President, CEO at Silva Silva International @
Peter Silva's Location
San Diego, California, United States, United States
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About Peter Silva

Mr. Silva is President of Silva Silva International (SSI), a consulting firm specializing in water resources management and regulatory affairs. SSI also specializes in water issues related to the U.S.-Mexico border. With 37 years of experience in the local, city, regional, state, federal and international levels of the public sector, Mr. Silva brings a wealth of experience to assist both public and private sector clients in need of professional expertise in managing existing water resources or developing new sources. Additionally, Mr. Silva can provide technical and policy advice on a myriad of regulatory issues related to operating a public or private sector enterprise.Mr. Silva is a Registered Civil Engineer in California and a Board Certified Environmental Engineer

Peter Silva's Current Company Details
Silva Silva International

Silva Silva International

President, CEO at Silva Silva International
Peter Silva Work Experience Details
  • Silva Silva International
    President, Ceo
    Silva Silva International Mar 2011 - Present
    Chula Vista, Ca
  • Us Environmental Protection Agency (Epa)
    Assistant Administator For The Office Of Water
    Us Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) Apr 2009 - Mar 2011
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    Appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the US Senate, served as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water. Working with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, responsible for the nation's water and wastewater programs. Responsible for overseeing the 10 EPA Regional offices and the Office of Water's annual budget of $10 billion. Managed major watershed management programs such as the Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, Florida Everglades and Coral Reefs.
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  • Mwd
    Senior Policy Advisor
    Mwd Nov 2005 - Apr 2009
    Greater Los Angeles Area
    Serving as Senior Policy Advisor, represented MWD in policy and technical matters related to the lower Colorado River (CR), and worked with other southern California agencies such as the IID, CVWD and SDCWA. Also worked extensively with other state agencies such as CAP and SNWA and federal agencies including the BOR and IBWC. Took the lead in an advancing state and federal initiatives to develop binational agreements with Mexico on operations of the CR system. Was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to the multi-state CR Salinity Control Forum.
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  • California Water Resources Control Board
    Board Member And Vice Chair
    California Water Resources Control Board May 2000 - Nov 2005
    Sacramento, California Area
    Appointed to the SWRCB as the Registered Civil Engineer in 2000 by Governor Gray Davis and reappointed in 2004 by Governor Arnold Swarzenegger. Served as Vice-Chair of the Board for the full term of six-year appointment. Worked with the Board members and staff to provide policy direction to the work of 1700 staff at the Board and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards. Acted in capacity of administrative law judge in hearing water rights cases. Lead the Board work requiring engineering expertise as well as any binational efforts with Mexico.
  • Border Environment Cooperation Commission
    Deputy General Manager
    Border Environment Cooperation Commission May 1997 - May 2000
    Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
    Worked with the Mexican GM to implement the Board's policy direction in guiding the work of the agency in the U.S. and Mexico. Represented U.S. interests in agency's efforts through guidance from U.S. Board members and the U.S. State Department. Worked directly with U.S. and Mexican federal legislators on the policy implementation of the agency's work in the two countries. Worked with local, state and federal agencies in both countries to provide financial assistance in implementation of nearly $1.5 billion of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • City Of San Diego
    Deputy Director For Water Utilities
    City Of San Diego Jan 1992 - May 1997
    Greater San Diego Area
    In managing the Water Production Division, oversaw the O&M of ten dams and reservoirs and three major water treatment plants with a capacity of 300 mgd to provide drinking water to 1.5 million residents. Supervised a staff of 270 employees in 12 different sites and a number of different classifications. Developed and managed the Division's $100 million annual budget. Assisted the Department Director on formulation of water policy and interaction with other water agencies in the area.
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  • City Of San Diego
    Assistant Deputy Director For The Clean Water Program
    City Of San Diego Jun 1987 - Jan 1992
    Greater San Diego Area
    Supervised 32 City staff and nearly 100 consultant staff in innovative program management effort. Oversaw the work of the consultant staff related to the Program's facilities planning effort, as well as pre-design, design and construction management work. Provided technical assistance to the support the City's bonding efforts to provide $1.5 billion in wastewater infrastructure. Worked with City and consultant staff to develop innovative MSCP to support the Program's Programmatic EIS.
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  • International Boundary & Water Commission, Us Section
    Resident Engineer
    International Boundary & Water Commission, Us Section Jun 1983 - Jun 1987
    Greater San Diego Area
    Under supervision of the main El Paso office, managed the San Diego office of IBWC. In coordination with Mexican counterpart, responsible for resolution of disputes arising along the California/ Baja California border related to water and boundary issues. Monitored major border pollution issues in the areas of San Diego/Tijuana and Calexico/Mexicali. Prepared and presented technical reports to the IBWC Commissioner to be used as part of policy formulation in international context of agency's work.Participated in high-level diplomatic meetings as part of U.S. delegation.
  • Regiional Water Quality Control Board
    Associate Engineer
    Regiional Water Quality Control Board Sep 1982 - Jun 1983
    Greater San Diego Area
    As staff engineer, wrote state and federal permits for all types of discharges. Performed monitoring of dischargers, both through review of reports and through field inspections. Worked with other Board staff in enforcement actions as required. Prepared and presented written and oral reports to the Regional Board as part of overall duties.
  • Otay Water District
    Associate Engineer
    Otay Water District Oct 1980 - Sep 1982
    Greater San Diego Area
    Worked as staff engineer in improvements and upgrades to existing District water and wastewater facilities. Served as PM on planning, design and construction of new District projects. Provided technical assistance to field operations staff in resolving issues as they arose. Interacted with regulatory agencies in support of District's wastewater plant. Prepared and presented technical reports to the Board as required.
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  • Regional Water Quality Control Board
    Associate Engineer
    Regional Water Quality Control Board Jun 1977 - Oct 1980
    San Diego And Los Angeles
    As staff engineer in the Los Angeles and San Diego Boards, performed all staff functions.

Peter Silva Skills

Sustainability Water Environmental Awareness Water Resources Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Contract Management Stormwater Management Construction Management Program Management Policy Energy Public Speaking Strategic Planning Government Environmental Permitting Hydrology Environmental Compliance Hydraulics Water Quality Renewable Energy Construction Environmental Science Water Supply Nonprofits Wastewater Treatment Policy Analysis Environmental Policy Proposal Writing Municipalities Feasibility Studies Public Policy Environmental Consulting Project Management Environmental Management Systems Water Treatment Water Management Budgets Land Development Contract Negotiation Public Relations Engineering Environmental Impact Assessment Community Outreach Groundwater Drainage Gis Project Planning Sewer

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