Omar Tinoco

Omar Tinoco, M.S., QSD, QSP, serves as an Associate Water Quality Engineer at Golden State Water Company, focusing on compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations for multiple systems in San Bernardino and Imperial Counties since April 2023. Previously, Omar worked as an Environmental Specialist at SouthWest Water Company, managing environmental compliance and permitting for operations in California and Oregon. Prior roles include serving as the primary Qualified Stormwater Practitioner at POWER Engineers, where adherence to Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans was ensured, and as a Water Quality Specialist at Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, where monitoring of groundwater and stormwater was conducted. Earlier experience includes managing compliance for Tribal water resources grants as an Environmental Scientist for the Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians. Omar holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Science in Water Resource Management from California State University, Fresno.