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‑driving activities
- Monitoring of Level A Shutdown Zones and Level B Harassment Zones
- Long‑term construction over 2–3 years
Responsibilities
- Conduct marine mammal monitoring during pile‑driving and dredging
- Monitor Level A Shutdown Zones and visible Level B Harassment Zones
- Perform 30‑minute pre‑activity, continuous active, and 30‑minute post‑activity monitoring
- Implement shutdown procedures when marine mammals enter exclusion zones
- Maintain real‑time communication with contractor environmental staff
- Collect and document marine mammal observations
- Prepare daily logs and compliance documentation
- Support weekly and annual reporting
- Operate binoculars, spotting scopes, range finders, GPS units, and night‑vision equipment
- Support environmental compliance oversight as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be a U.S. Based citizen, with Valid TWIC Card (REQUIRED)
- Meet NMFS Protected Species Observer qualification requirements
- Experience conducting marine mammal monitoring (pile‑driving or dredging preferred)
- Experience with environmental compliance oversight
- Ability to identify marine mammals and behaviors in the field
- Strong communication skills with construction teams
- Experience preparing environmental compliance reports & monitoring Documents
- Ability to work independently in active marine construction environments
- Ability to conduct land‑based monitoring from designated observation points
Preferred:
- Experience monitoring Level A Shutdown and Level B Harassment Zones
- Experience supporting NMFS Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) projects
- Marine construction monitoring experience
- Federal contractor experience
- Degree in marine biology, biological sciences, environmental science, wildlife biology, or related field
Required Skills
- Marine mammal identification
- Environmental compliance documentation
- Real‑time communication
- Data collection and reporting
- GPS, range finder, binocular, and spotting scope operation
- Night‑vision monitoring
- Technical report preparation
Location: Baltimore Maryland
