David Bradshaw
Sacramento
Summary
Highly organized, efficient and communicative Liaison Officer with strong background coordinating business operations with internal and external stakeholders. Effective in serving as middle person in streamlining processes, resolving issues and improving communications.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agricultural Liaison
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
2019.04 - Current
- Serves as the District's liaison to farmers, agricultural communities, water agencies, and local government for agricultural issues
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting agricultural economic research and survey studies to develop and recommend farm land use and water management strategies
- Develops and recommends sound agricultural programs that support water conservation initiatives, water resource management, and water quality protection.
Water Manager, Assistant
Imperial Irrigation District
2010.01 - 2019.01
- As assistant manager, water resources for the Imperial Irrigation District my responsibility was supervision of the Water Resources Section
- This section directed and coordinated the activities and objectives for the planning and management of water resources, including Colorado River water transfers and other local, state, and federal matters as prescribed by the water managers
- The section prepares and recommends short and long-range plans to develop and protect IID water resources
- The discrete units included administration and water quality and for several years included water transfer environmental mitigation involving projects at the Salton Sea and agriculture water science and water user education
- This section assists in the implementation of the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) and was responsible for the long-term co-management of the IID/SDCWA Water Conservation and Transfer Program and related projects including the IID fallowing program
- My section was responsible for the Department of Water Resources (DWR) state water plan update and progress report.
Superintendent, General
Imperial Irrigation District
2003.01 - 2010.01
- As Superintendent, General my responsibility was supervision of the Resources Planning and Management section
- The section directs and coordinates the activities and objectives for the planning and management of water resources, including water transfers, Colorado River and other appropriate local, state, and federal matters
- The section prepares and recommends short and long-range plans to develop and protect IID water resources
- Implementation of the IID fallowing program was the responsibility of this section
- The section assists in the implementation of the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) and is responsible for the long-term management of the IID/SDCWA Water Conservation and Transfer Program and related projects
- The staff provide technical guidance to the Water Department and IID Management on water issues by directing and conducting detailed technical analysis on issues of interest to the IID
- Detailed technical analysis includes performing thorough agricultural engineering, economic, and legal analysis of pending water issues, conducting basic and applied research, and selecting and directing the activities of consultants retained to provide analytic services.
Supervisor, Irrigation Management and Hydrography Unit
Imperial Irrigation District
1994.01 - 2003.01
- Responsible for annual budget and personnel for the Irrigation Management and Monitoring Unit
- This includes long range planning and daily work assignments
- Typically work with growers to conserve water on a daily basis as well as stay involved with Farm Bureau as a board member and as the IID Water Conservation Advisory Board liaison.
Design Engineer
UMA Engineering
1989.01 - 1994.01
- Coordinated project designs with input from electrical and software groups for SCADA facilities at the Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
- Other responsibilities include client training, quality control and construction evaluation, irrigation and controls, engineering software development, field commissioning of control systems, assisting in hydraulic design, and supervision of technical drafting department.
Education
Bachelor of Science B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology (AET) -
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA01.1989
Skills
- Representative Experience
- Mediation Skills
- Assessment Capabilities
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved farmer and tenant relations which led to agency cooperation.
- Achieved documented results through effectively helping with with water conservation and healthy soil building practices including carbon capture.
- Collaborated with State and Local agencies in the development of the California Delta's Bouldin Island planning grant implementation through public outreach.
Certification
- Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS), 44083.
- State Water Resources Control Board, Allows surface water diverter's who have completed a course on measurement devices and methods administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension to be considered a “Qualified Individual”. Course was completed and certificate awarded May 7, 2018.
Awards And Publications
- Agriculture Engineering Technology Student of the Year CPSU, S.LO.
- Outstanding Agriculture Engineering Technology Senior of the Year CPSU, S.LO.
- Fluid Power Society Scholarship Recipient CPSU, S.LO.
- American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) National Irrigation Award
- Symposium Publication, Ultrasonic Water Level Sensors, published Nov. 2002
Affiliations
- Imperial County California Farm Bureau (ICFB) Board of Director/Advisory 1994-2012
- California Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) Class 37 Graduate 2007-2008
- Holtville Rotary Club (2005-2006 President) 1997-2019
- Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS) # 44083 2001-present
- American Society of and Biological Agricultural Engineering (ASABE) 1989-present
- United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID) 1994-present
- Irrigation Association (IA) Member and instructor (two sessions) 2001-present
Elected Positions
- City of Holtville, City Council Member, Mayor, 2009, 2012
- City of Holtville, City Council Member, Mayor, 2013, 2016
- City of Holtville, City Council Member, Mayor, 2017, 2019
- Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC), Board Member 2013 Chair, 2010, 2013
- California League of Cities, member, vice-president, president 2011-2012, 2010, 2019
- United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID), Board Member 2013 -2024
Contact Information
916-767-7817 debrashawy@yahoo.com
Activities
Imperial Valley College, Imperial, CA, Adjunct Professor, 2000, 2019, Professor of soils, fertilizer, irrigation and environmental science with an emphasis on the Imperial Valley and the Colorado River, and water resources in California. Topics include renewable energy, groundwater overdraft and land subsidence, air pollution, water pollution, food production and soil remediation.
Timeline
Agricultural Liaison
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
2019.04 - Current
Water Manager, Assistant
Imperial Irrigation District
2010.01 - 2019.01
Superintendent, General
Imperial Irrigation District
2003.01 - 2010.01
Supervisor, Irrigation Management and Hydrography Unit
Imperial Irrigation District
1994.01 - 2003.01
Design Engineer
UMA Engineering
1989.01 - 1994.01
Bachelor of Science B.S. in Agricultural Engineering Technology (AET) -
California Polytechnic State University
- Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS), 44083.
- State Water Resources Control Board, Allows surface water diverter's who have completed a course on measurement devices and methods administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension to be considered a “Qualified Individual”. Course was completed and certificate awarded May 7, 2018.
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