Paul Nyarko
Greenville,NC
Summary
Highly committed and knowledgeable, Environmental Scientist with five years of experience in laboratory and field biology and a comprehensive and deep environmental biology, sustainability, and ecological background. Adapt and thorough researcher with a meticulous and rigorous experiment accuracy and verification approach. Able to explain complex environmental and ecological concepts to both lay and professional audiences in a clear and accessible manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Specialist II
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
01.2023 - Current
- Performed riparian buffer/stream authorization certifications, determinations, and inspections
- Coordinated and implemented 401 water quality/riparian buffer certification permits
- Reviewed project permit applications, evaluate facility and site conditions, and guide applicants through the permit application process
- Evaluated completed projects for conformity to approved policies and requirements
- Coordinated activities with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- Supported and provide periodic emergency response outside of normal office hours, as needed.
Environmental Specialist 1
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed on-site compliance inspections for NPDES and Non-discharge wastewater facilities and animal waste management systems at swine farms
- Provided emergency response to storm events, fish kills, algal blooms, and chemical and oil spills
- Reviewed monthly facility monitoring data to ensure compliance with monitoring requirements, established limits, and other facility-specific requirements
- Prepared notices and other enforcement actions in response to violations and provided support to other regional water quality programs.
Laboratory Technician
City of Wilson Water Reclamation
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed chemical and biological analysis and microscopic studies of wastewater samples, industrial wastes, and by-products of the treatment process to determine chemical constituents for efficiency of treatment and compliance with regulations
- Reviewed laboratory data for accuracy and precision of analysis
- Interpreted test results and records daily
- Prepared data summaries and mandatory reports for state and federal agencies.
Environmental Technician II
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted with Aquatic Weed Control to identify native and invasive species
- Surveyed lakes and rivers on aquatic vegetation
- Operated and maintained equipment motorboats, and towing trailers
- Verified all activity results, reported back to management, cleaned and sterilized equipment, and work area, and collected and prepared research and information needed for studies.
Laboratory Assistant
Dr. Ayalew Ligaba Osena, Genomics, and Biotechnology, underutilized crops for food and security
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Documented all activities results, reported back to management, cleaned and sterilized equipment and work area, and collected and prepared research and information needed for studies
- Helped with the cultivating of teff (Eragrostis tef) and propagation
- Cleaned and sanitized 100 hundred bottles, equipment, and workstations in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Laboratory Assistant
Dr. Tsui's Ecotoxicology and Biogeochemistry, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Biology Department
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Documented all activities results, reported back to management, cleaned and sterilized equipment and work area, and collected and prepared research and information needed for studies
- Cleaned and sanitized 100 hundred bottles, equipment, and workstations to comply with health and safety regulations
- Led research team and consultants in producing a field sampling plan that focused on all aspects of facility operations, including setting priorities and job assignments.
Laboratory Assistant/Intern
Dr. Simone M. Smith's Human Anatomy on skin and tendons, North Carolina Agriculture & Technology State University, Biology Department
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Analyzed specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize the accuracy and precision of results
- Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements, and internal procedures affecting business operations
- Processed about 10 Petri dishes of cells and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews.
Education
Master in Environmental Science -
University of Oklahoma
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - BiospherePlant BiologyEcologyEnvironmental Studies/BiologyUndergraduate ResearchMarine Biology
University of North Carolina Greensboro
12.2019
Associate in Science -
Guilford Technical Community College
08.2017
Skills
- Writing reports
- Field data collection
- Water sampling/Groundwater Testing
- Analysis of samples
- Biology & Natural Resources
- Driver's License
- Time Management
- Agriculture
- Superior proficiency in water economics and reuse
- Firsthand experience in planning and execution of environmental field studies and impact assessments
- Profound knowledge of environmental science, water security, and wetlands
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret field data and biological information
- Good oral and written communication skills
Accomplishments
Streams Identification Certificate
Fieldsampling
- Kansas State University
- North Carolina Forestry
- South Carolina Forestry
- UNC Greensboro
Projects
Hydrogen Sulfide, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Biology Department, Semester completed, Tested water bodies to see levels of gas at watershed with hydrogen sulfide test kits.
Volunteer Experience
- 4 counts of Blood Donation
- Cleaning up of wetlands
Languages
Akan
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Environmental Specialist II
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
01.2023 - Current
Environmental Specialist 1
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
07.2022 - 12.2022
Laboratory Technician
City of Wilson Water Reclamation
02.2021 - 01.2022
Environmental Technician II
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
09.2020 - 12.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Dr. Ayalew Ligaba Osena, Genomics, and Biotechnology, underutilized crops for food and security
08.2019 - 08.2019
Laboratory Assistant
Dr. Tsui's Ecotoxicology and Biogeochemistry, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Biology Department
05.2019 - 08.2019
Laboratory Assistant/Intern
Dr. Simone M. Smith's Human Anatomy on skin and tendons, North Carolina Agriculture & Technology State University, Biology Department
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master in Environmental Science -
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - BiospherePlant BiologyEcologyEnvironmental Studies/BiologyUndergraduate ResearchMarine Biology
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Associate in Science -
Guilford Technical Community College
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