VICTOR M. MONTANO
El Centro, CA 92243
Email: ******.*******@****.***
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE background with 12 years experience in resource
conservation through on-farm water conservation projects to include
research & development.
. Coordinate interagency partnerships and interdisciplinary team efforts
to improve weather station maintenance and sensor verification
program.
. Specialize in presenting reports and data results to various agencies
with cooperative agreements.
. Successful completion of OSHA Safety and Health certification with
CalOsha endorsement.
. Continuing education to complete Energy Efficient Technology
certificate at Imperial Valley College.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Project Manager June 2008 to February 2010
HydroScientific West, Poway, CA
Managed unparalleled watershed automation projects throughout the Western
United States. Provide liaison to federal, state and water agencies to
recommend the installation of environmental sensors for resource
monitoring.
Provided technical assistance as a manufacture's representative for Sontek/
YSI flow and water quality equipment.
Engineer Technician September 1999 to June 2008
Imperial Irrigation District, Imperial, CA
Planned and successfully implemented water level sensors for data
acquisition of the All American Lining Project in order to conserve water
for future developmental demands. Cooperated with farmers to implement Best
Management Practices for the reduction of Total Maximum Daily Load of silt
and PM10 particulates.
Managed the safety program for the implementation of the Injury and Illness
Prevention Program.
Zanjero September
1996 to September 1998
Imperial Irrigation District, Imperial, CA
Responsible for up to 900 delivery gated in the coverage area. Ensure on-
farm water conservation methods are applied and enforced. Required
knowledge of hydrometric concepts and area velocity math calculations to
determine flow rates.
Environmental Compliance Aide July 1995 to
September 1996
Imperial Irrigation District, Imperial, CA
Conducted the cultural study phase for the New River Wetlands Project.
Methods involved researching and identifying locations along the New River
to find, analyze, and catalog Kumeyaay artifacts utilizing GPS and
archaeological methods.
Executive Officer/ Liaison Officer January 2005 to January
2007
Army National Guard, 40th BSTB, San Diego,CA
Planned and coordinated maintenance and safety program for the Headquarters
company. Tracked and brief the commander of daily operations during San
Diego county wildfires to assist displaced civilians.
Scout Platoon Leader January 2003 to
January 2005
Army National Guard, 2nd 185 Armor, San Diego,CA
Platoon leader of an Augmentation Force Platoon securing the nation's
conventional, chemical and nuclear weapon systems and capabilities.
Conducted and supervised 24-hour security operations in support of
Operation Noble Eagle III & IV at Tooele Army Depot, Deseret Chemical Depot
and Dugway Proving Grounds.
Education
B.S. Environmental Science, Northern Arizona University,AZ
A.S. General Science, Imperial Valley College, Imperial, CA
A.S. Mathematics, Imperial Valley College, Imperial, CA
A.S. Pre-Engineering, Imperial Valley College, Imperial, CA
Training
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Irrigation System Evaluation Course
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Piplines, Canals, and SCADA
Bureau of Reclamation, Modern Methods in Canal Operations and Control
MJK North America, Technical product training for water automation
Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program, Computer Aided Drafting
Imperial Valley College, 30 hour Fed/Cal OSHA Safety Training