Marine Wildlife Field Monitor Position Open
Zara Environmental LLC is seeking qualified Field Monitors to support construction monitoring activities along the Texas Coast near Galveston. This position involves in-person, on-site observation and monitoring of marine wildlife during active construction to ensure compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, including the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Field Monitors will conduct visual surveys for marine mammals, sea turtles, and other protected species; document observations; implement avoidance or shutdown protocols when required; and maintain accurate field logs and monitoring equipment. Work will be performed in a dynamic coastal environment and may include long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions.
This is not a remote or hybrid position. Monitors must be present on site during assigned construction activities and maintain daily communication with the project team via email and/or phone to report observations, coordinate monitoring coverage, and relay compliance issues.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in marine biology, environmental science, or wildlife conservation who are seeking hands-on field experience in a complex coastal construction setting.
Minimum Requirements:
Field monitors must provide and maintain their own equipment, including:
Field Monitors will conduct visual surveys for marine mammals, sea turtles, and other protected species; document observations; implement avoidance or shutdown protocols when required; and maintain accurate field logs and monitoring equipment. Work will be performed in a dynamic coastal environment and may include long hours outdoors in varying weather conditions.
This is not a remote or hybrid position. Monitors must be present on site during assigned construction activities and maintain daily communication with the project team via email and/or phone to report observations, coordinate monitoring coverage, and relay compliance issues.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in marine biology, environmental science, or wildlife conservation who are seeking hands-on field experience in a complex coastal construction setting.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Experience with biological field studies, wildlife observation, or environmental monitoring (marine mammal experience preferred)
- Familiarity with field equipment and data collection protocols
- Ability to remain attentive and responsive during long outdoor shifts in variable weather conditions
Field monitors must provide and maintain their own equipment, including:
- Binoculars suitable for wildlife observation
- Reliable computer with daily internet access
- Reliable, working cell phone
- Digital camera (cell phone camera acceptable)
- Access to and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Active email account and proficiency with standard professional communication tools (Zoom, Teams, PDF viewers, etc.)
Experienced Environmental Consultants - Texas
Karst, Aquifer, Avian & Aquatic Specialists Encouraged to Apply
Zara Environmental LLC is seeking an experienced environmental consultant who is equally comfortable drafting a Biological Assessment, crawling into a cave, assessing Edwards Aquifer geology, conducting a Golden-cheeked Warbler survey, or assisting with a Phase I ESA. This is not a narrow technical role. It is a field-forward, regulator-savvy position for someone who thrives in complex, real-world environmental work across Texas.
Required Foundation
- 5+ years of environmental consulting experience
- Demonstrated experience working under the Endangered Species Act and/or NEPA
- Willingness to perform both field and office work
- Ability to travel and work in physically demanding environments
- Experience with karst invertebrates (survey, permit compliance, habitat evaluation)
- Experience conducting surveys for bats, birds, and/or toads
- Knowledge of Edwards Aquifer geology, recharge features, or hydrogeologic assessments
- Texas Professional Geologist (PG) license
- Advanced SCUBA certification
- Experience with freshwater mussel surveys or aquatic ecology
We are a small company and we're not looking for someone to operate in a silo. Depending on workload, you may support Phase I ESAs, wetland delineations, species surveys, karst investigations, diving operations, hydrogeologic assessments, or regulatory documentation...possibly all in the same week. We are looking for someone who values versatility and sees breadth as a strength.
We work hard. Our fieldwork can be physically demanding and occasionally uncomfortable. We prioritize safety, professionalism, and regulatory credibility. We are collaborative, direct, and solutions-oriented.
If you prefer highly repetitive work or rigid role boundaries, this is likely not the right fit.
If you prefer highly repetitive work or rigid role boundaries, this is likely not the right fit.
Tell Us About Yourself
We are not looking for someone to fill a box. We are looking for someone who wants to grow into a long-term technical leader in complex Texas environmental consulting. If you bring depth, adaptability, and field credibility - we want to talk.