**Job Description: Protected Species Observer (PSO) - Independent Contractor**
**Position:** Protected Species Observer (PSO)
**Location:** Onboard a Hopper Dredge, The Eleanor, Cranford, NJ
**Duration:** July 27, 2024 through August 31, 2024
**Daily Rate:** $240/day
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a highly qualified Protected Species Observer (PSO) to serve as an independent contractor onboard the USACE Hopper Dredge, The Wheeler, located at Hackberry, LA. The PSOs will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring the protection of marine species during dredging operations.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Conduct continuous observation of marine species to prevent harm during dredging operations.
- Record and report sightings of protected species.
- Implement and enforce mitigation measures as required by NMFS.
- Maintain detailed and accurate logs of all observations and activities.
- Communicate effectively with the crew and other stakeholders regarding marine species observations.
**Requirements:**
- **NMFS Certification:** Must be unconditionally National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) certified to serve as a Protected Species Observer onboard hopper dredges.
- **Experience:** Must have previous experience working on a hopper dredge.
- **TWIC Card:** Must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
- **Availability:** Must be available to work from August 1-16, 2024.
- **Communication Skills:** Strong verbal and written communication skills.
**Application Instructions:**
Only PSOs with unconditional NMFS certification can apply. If you do not have the NMFS certification, please do not apply.
**Point of Contact:**
Mr. Zachary
Phone: 757-604-1550
Apply today to be part of this important mission to protect marine species during dredging operations.
REMSA, Inc.
REMSA, INC. (www.remsainc.com) is a professional services firm that provides:
- Environmental Science and Engineering Services
- Training
- Administrative
- Technical Support, and
- Information Management Services
to government and commercial clients since 1986. The services delivered consistently represent the latest in technology and compliance with client specifications. The firm executes its strategic plans in the framework of a balanced business model that gives the leaders of individual business units’ great operational flexibility allowing our business units to stay close and responsive to changing customer needs and opportunities. This flexibility allows the business units to be self – sustaining thus allowing better capability to deliver products and services based on cost, schedule, and performance.
When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with co-workers in an environment that is diverse, respectful and caring. We understand that it takes unique perspectives and diverse talents to engage in the challenges the workforce faces today. As a result, it is important that our employees are allowed the flexibility to share their perspectives, creative solutions, experiences and insights amongst the team and with many clients in and out of our market. Our company thrives on employees that have the skills and knowledge that allows them to connect the organization’s mission to outside entities geared to support and protect the environment.
*REMSA Inc. Supports a Drug-Free Work Place
*Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/ Veterans and individuals with Disabilities.
Company Website: remsainc.com
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