Marcos Ortega
Monterey,CA
Summary
Empolyee with over 22 years of experience (over 12 years in Supervisory or Managment level) expertise in evidence management, field training supervision, and incident command. Recognized for leading significant projects and managing sector responsibilities in a politically charged district that works closely with local media, political leaders and allied agencies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Ranger
CA State Parks
Monterey
12.2023 - Current
- Field Training Supervisor.
- FODSP campground monthly meeting, SPPO liaison.
- Academy instruction for FTO / FTS, scenarios and evaluations.
- DAR - Drug Abuse Recognition Expert.
- SFST - Standerdized Field Sobriety Test training.
- Evidence and Property Management certification and revamping of Channel Coast District program and policy manual.
- IPT - Agency rep for Integrated Planning Team for Maritime Drug Smuggling.
- Refugio Oil Spill - Agency Rep for Unified Command on 240,000 gallon Oil Spill costing $96 million.
Big Sur Sector Superintendent
CA State Parks
Big Sur , CA
05.2020 - 12.2023
- SMORE - Space for Meaningful Outdoor Recreation, working with Ventana Wildlife Society Executive Director on major project development at Andrew Molera SP.
- BSMAAC - Agency rep for Big Sur Multi Agency Advisory Council.
- BSBO - Big Sur Byways Organization agency rep. Illegal Camping / Law Enforcement Sub Committee Chair. Invasive Species Sub Committee Chair.
- Limekiln SP - Worked with Park Management Company concession CEO on transitioning park and campground back to DPR management.
- Andrew Molera SP Campground re-opening and river bank stabilization project.
- Agency Public Information Officer for all Big Sur sector.
- Managed all Special Event review and approvals.
- Worked with Big Sur Lodge GM on managing concession at Pfeiffer SP.
- Agency Rep for all major Incident Command events, including Dolan Fire ($63 million, 113,000 acres, 4 months of IC at Pfeiffer SP).
- MAF - Agency Rep for Mulit Agency Facility and Agreement with allied agencies: Caltrans, USFS, CHP, MOCO Sheriffs Department.
- COVID - Worked throughout pandemic to implement various state, county and federal mandates.
Education
Law in Society With Emphasis in Criminal Justice
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2003
Skills
- Evidence management
- Field training supervision
- Incident command
- Drug abuse recognition
- Resource management
- Managed all program areas (VS, Maintenance, CCLK, Interp, Resources) as Sector Superintendent
- Department Policy (Lexipol, DOM, DAM)
Accomplishments
Directors Award - Recognition of Special Act or Service - Aquatic Rescue Pfeiffer Beach. April 9, 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervising Ranger
CA State Parks
12.2023 - Current
Big Sur Sector Superintendent
CA State Parks
05.2020 - 12.2023
Law in Society With Emphasis in Criminal Justice
University of California, Santa Barbara