What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designated Visual Observer DVO Sparrows Point Container Terminal position at REMSA, Inc.?
Location: Sparrows Point / Baltimore County, Maryland
Company: REMSA, Inc.
Position Type: Part-Time / Project-Based Environmental Monitoring
Project Duration: October 2026 - May 2027
Company: REMSA, Inc.
Position Type: Part-Time / Project-Based Environmental Monitoring
Project Duration: October 2026 - May 2027
Position Overview
REMSA, Inc. is seeking qualified Designated Visual Observers (DVOs) located in or near the Baltimore, Maryland area to support environmental monitoring for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) Project.
This position is ideal for an environmental professional, biologist, wildlife observer, environmental science professional, or similarly qualified individual interested in periodic field monitoring on a major marine construction project.
The assignment is anticipated to require approximately one monitoring day during each seven-calendar-day period from October 1, 2026 through May 14, 2027.
The observer will only be committed to the project for the scheduled on-site monitoring days. This is not a continuous seven-day-per-week assignment.
Proposed Monitoring Dates
October 2026: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
November 2026: November 5, 12, 19, and 26
December 2026: December 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31
January 2027: January 7, 14, 21, and 28
February 2027: February 4, 11, 18, and 25
March 2027: March 4, 11, 18, and 25
April 2027: April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
May 2027: May 6 and 13
The proposed dates may be adjusted based on SPCT construction activities, weather, pile-driving operations, or other project requirements.
Responsibilities
The DVO will:
- Conduct visual monitoring from the designated observation location(s) at the SPCT project.
- Maintain observation of the applicable monitoring area during scheduled activities.
- Identify and document marine mammal observations.
- Immediately communicate relevant observations to designated project personnel.
- Maintain accurate daily monitoring records.
- Record environmental conditions and construction activities as required.
- Complete and submit required daily monitoring documentation to REMSA.
- Follow the project-specific Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan and applicable SPCT procedures.
- Coordinate with REMSA and project personnel regarding monitoring activities.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess the education, training, experience, or demonstrated ability necessary to conduct visual wildlife/environmental monitoring in accordance with the project-specific requirements.
Preferred backgrounds include:
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Biology
- Wildlife Biology
- Fisheries
- Ecology
- Natural Resources
- Environmental Compliance
- Marine or coastal environmental monitoring
- Protected Species Observer or Marine Mammal Observer experience
Previous PSO, marine mammal, wildlife, construction environmental monitoring, or similar field experience is preferred.
Candidates should also:
- Be able to identify marine mammals potentially occurring in the project area or be capable of completing required project-specific identification training.
- Be capable of accurately recording field observations and completing monitoring documentation.
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Be comfortable working independently in an active marine construction environment.
- Be able to work outdoors for extended periods under varying weather conditions.
- Have reliable transportation to the Sparrows Point/Baltimore County project site.
- Be available for the proposed monitoring dates or a substantial portion of the schedule.
Local Candidates Strongly Preferred
Because this assignment consists of periodic monitoring days rather than continuous deployment, REMSA strongly prefers candidates residing in the Baltimore, Sparrows Point, Dundalk, Essex, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, or surrounding Maryland area.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- Current resume;
- Current city/state of residence;
- Relevant environmental, wildlife, marine mammal, PSO, DVO, or field-monitoring experience;
- Availability for the proposed monitoring schedule; and
- Any applicable environmental or marine-monitoring certifications.
Please indicate "SPCT DVO Candidate" when applying.
REMSA, Inc.
124 West Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669
757-722-0113
124 West Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669
757-722-0113
Salary : $200 - $265