NMFS Certified Protected Species Observer (PSO)
REMSA, Inc. • Baltimore, Maryland • Posted June 08, 2026
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Protected Species Observer (PSO) – Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project
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REMSA, Inc. is seeking experienced, NMFS‑qualified Protected Species Observers (PSOs) to support marine mammal monitoring for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) Project in Baltimore County, Maryland. This multi‑year project includes pile‑driving, dredging, and construction of a new container terminal within the Patapsco River. PSOs will support compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS requirements, and the project‑specific Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan (MMMP).
Project Overview
- Competitive salary
Protected Species Observer (PSO) – Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project
Apply Today
REMSA, Inc. is seeking experienced, NMFS‑qualified Protected Species Observers (PSOs) to support marine mammal monitoring for the Sparrows Point Container Terminal (SPCT) Project in Baltimore County, Maryland. This multi‑year project includes pile‑driving, dredging, and construction of a new container terminal within the Patapsco River. PSOs will support compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS requirements, and the project‑specific Marine Mammal Monitoring Plan (MMMP).
Project Overview
- Construction of a new marginal wharf
- Installation of approx. 1,517 steel piles using vibratory and impact hammers
- Marine mammal monitoring during all pile‑d...