Donald Parizek
Willington
Summary
Dynamic Soil Survey Project Leader with extensive experience at USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, specializing in wetland delineation and GIS mapping. Proven ability to train professionals and conduct comprehensive soil evaluations. Skilled in hydric soils and urban soil surveys, delivering impactful results through effective project management and collaboration.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soil Survey Project Leader
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
08.1992 - 04.2026
Leadership for all aspects of soil survey from start to finish, including project planning, logistics, supervision, soil profile descriptions, soil sampling, data entry, GIS mapping, and publication to Web Soil Survey.
Soil survey experience in the following States: AK, CA, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PR, RI and VT.
Related activities conducted: wetland delineation, wetland monitoring, hydric soil indicator testing and development, soil test pit evaluations, soils science training for students, working professionals, and regulators.
Key skills: Hydric Soils, Coastal Zone Soil Survey, Urban Soils, Training, Soil pit evaluations
Soil Scientist Consultant
Self-employeed
05.1988 - 08.1992
Wetland Delineation and soil evaluations in Connecticut working for engineers, land surveyors, real estate agents, and land owners.
Farm Hand/Construction Worker
General Farming Company
06.1979 - 05.1988
Agricultural work included: hay production, fire wood processing, logging, tile drainage, tree planting, land clearing, agricultural field restoration, and farm road maintenance. Construction work including: pond construction, site development, septic system installations, shallow water wells, trenching, road construction, drainage work, and general landscaping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture And Natural Resources (Soil Science)
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-1988
Skills
Soil Survey
Wetland Delineation
Soil Science Field Skills
GIS/GPS Mapping
Coastal Zone Soil Survey
Urban Soil Survey
Soil Science Training
Affiliations
- Soil Scientist Society of America (SSA)
- Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England (SSSSNE)
- New England Hydric Soils Technical Committee (NEHSTC)
- National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS)
- Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association
Certification
SSA Certified Professional Soil Scientist (#24825)
SSSSNE Professional Status Registration
Awards
NCSS Million Acre Mapper Award - soil survey mapping over 1 million acres
NCSS Scientist of The Year 2023 - national recognition for leading the Long Island Sound coastal zone soil survey project
Timeline
Soil Survey Project Leader
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
08.1992 - 04.2026
Soil Scientist Consultant
Self-employeed
05.1988 - 08.1992
Farm Hand/Construction Worker
General Farming Company
06.1979 - 05.1988
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture And Natural Resources (Soil Science)
University of Connecticut
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