Shorebird​/Endangered Species Monitor South Padre 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
.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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
.

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.