Shorebird/Endangered Species Monitor South Padre Island TX

Job Description

Job Description

REMSA, Inc. is hiring immediately for qualified Shorebird / Endangered Species Monitors to support the Brazos Island Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project in South Padre Island, Texas.

The anticipated start date is November 5, 2026 .

This is a shoreside environmental monitoring position supporting beach placement operations. Monitors will primarily observe for Piping Plovers and Red Knots and assist with compliance with applicable endangered-species protection requirements.

Operations will initially require 12-hour shifts . Once beach pumping/material placement begins, the project is expected to operate 24 hours per day, with monitors rotating 12-hour day and night shifts .

Responsibilities

• Conduct shoreside surveys and monitoring for Piping 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must have relevant education, training, and/or documented professional experience supporting their qualifications as an Endangered Species Monitor.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with Piping Plover and Red Knot identification and monitoring .
• Previous shorebird, endangered-species, protected-species, or environmental monitoring experience .
• Experience on beach nourishment, dredging, coastal construction, USACE, or similar environmental projects .
• Sea turtle recognition, monitoring, and avoidance training .
• Knowledge of protected-species documentation and notification procedures.
• Ability to work independently for 12-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.

Required Documentation

Candidates selected for consideration must be prepared to provide a current resume and documentation of applicable training and qualifications .

Please provide copies of any available training records or certificates involving Piping 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 a shoreside 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: November 5, 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 work November 5, 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 November 5, 2026. $225–$265 per 12-hour shift. Piping Plover/Red Knot identification or related protected-species monitoring experience strongly preferred.