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Shorebird/Endangered Species Monitor South Padre Island TX
REMSA, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
9 hours ago
$225 – $265 / day
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The anticipated start date isOctober 14, 2026.
This is ashoreside environmental monitoring position supporting beach placement operations. Monitors will primarily observe forPiping Plovers and Red Knots and assist with compliance with applicable endangered-species protection requirements.
Operations will initially require12-hour shifts. Once beach pumping/material placement begins, the project is expected to operate 24 hours per day, with monitors rotating12-hour day and night shifts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct shoreside surveys and monitoring forPiping Plovers, Red Knots, and other applicable protected species.
- Identify protected species, suitable habitat, and areas being used by protected species.
- Monitor active beach placement and construction areas.
- Observe construction equipment and vehicle movements as required by project procedures.
- Document protected-species observations and monitoring activities.
- Complete accurate daily/shift monitoring reports.
- Immediately communicate protected-species observations to appropriate project personnel.
- Follow required avoidance, buffer, notification, and stop-work procedures.
- Coordinate professionally with REMSA, contractor, and project personnel.
Applicants must have relevant education, training, and/or documented professional experience supporting their qualifications as an Endangered Species Monitor.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience withPiping Plover and Red Knot identification and monitoring.
- Previousshorebird, endangered-species, protected-species, or environmental monitoring experience.
- Experience onbeach nourishment, dredging, coastal construction, USACE, or similar environmental projects.
- Sea turtlerecognition, monitoring, and avoidance training.
- Knowledge of protected-species documentation and notification procedures.
- Ability to work independently for12-hour day or night shifts in an active coastal construction environment.
- Strong written communication and field documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable site-access requirements.
Candidates selected for consideration must be prepared to provide acurrent resume and documentation of applicable training and qualifications.
Please provide copies of any available training records or certificates involvingPiping Plovers, Red Knots, shorebirds, sea turtles, endangered species, or other protected species.
Previous relevant training or experience that did not result in a formal certificate should be identified on your resume.
Important Scope Information
This is ashoreside monitoring assignment. It does not currently include offshore/vessel-based protected species observation, hopper-dredge monitoring, sea turtle trawling, or sea turtle capture/relocation.
Personnel will not handle protected wildlife unless specifically authorized and appropriately permitted.
Schedule & Compensation
Start Date: October 14, 2026
Schedule: 12-hour day and/or night shifts
Compensation:$225–$265 per 12-hour shift, depending on qualifications and relevant experience
Location: South Padre Island, Texas
Status: Immediate opening
Applicants should be available to mobilize and begin workOctober 14, 2026.
About REMSA, Inc.
REMSA, Inc. provides environmental consulting and marine support services for federal, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Our environmental personnel support protected-species monitoring and regulatory compliance on dredging, coastal construction, and marine projects.
Apply immediately. Qualified candidates with documented shorebird and protected-species monitoring experience will receive priority consideration.
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Immediate opening in South Padre Island, TX. REMSA, Inc. is seeking qualified Shorebird/Endangered Species Monitors for the Brazos Island Harbor project beginning October 14, 2026. $225–$265 per 12-hour shift. Piping Plover/Red Knot identification or related protected-species monitoring experience strongly preferred.
Shorebird/Endangered Species Monitor South Padre Island TX · REMSA, Inc.