Shorebird/Endangered Species Monitor South Padre Island TX

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 October 14, 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: 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 work October 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.