Job Opportunity:  Wildlife Hazards Program Manager

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Link to Apply:  Wildlife Hazards Program Manager (0922) – Safety, Security, and Airside Services – SFO – (156983)

We’re Hiring! Join the Team at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Position: Wildlife Hazards Program Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA

Are you passionate about aviation safety and wildlife conservation? SFO is seeking a Wildlife Hazards Program Manager to lead and oversee the Airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) and Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP).

In this vital role, you’ll:

• Coordinate and manage SFO’s WHMP in compliance with 14 CFR 139.337 and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-38.
• Analyze wildlife and pest data to drive safety innovations and operational improvements.
• Collaborate across city, county, and federal agencies to enhance airfield safety.
• Refine wildlife and pest management strategies using the latest technologies.
• Represent SFO in key meetings and decision-making related to airport wildlife systems and policies.

We’re looking for a dynamic leader with experience in:

1. Wildlife hazard and integrated pest management.
2. Regulatory compliance and training programs.
3. Multi-functional team leadership and project management.
4. Cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

This is more than a job, it’s a mission-critical role supporting safe and efficient air travel at one of the world’s leading airports.

Apply now and help us keep SFO safe, sustainable, and soaring. To learn more about this job opportunity and/or apply, visit the official job announcement.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND

Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level experience in wildlife management or aviation operations, of which includes at least two (2) years of experience in program management AND

License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license prior to employment.

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying full-time work experience (2000 hours equal one year) as described above may substitute up to two (2) years of the required education. One (1) year of work experience equals to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possess Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management related certifications.
• Strong experience in project management, program management, and regulatory environments in the airport setting.
• Demonstrated experience in working in and understanding complex airport environments and airport operations.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, specifically in leading multi-functional teams.
• Experience in data analytics, including collecting and “cleaning” raw data from multiple sources to prepare trends analyses, patterns to inform airport decision making.
• Experience and working knowledge of FAA orders, advisory circulars (AC), policies and regulations pertaining to safe and efficient operation of airports and FAA wildlife regulations, including but not limited to FAA AC 150/5200-33 and FAA AC 150/5200-38.General knowledge of: Botany, Fisheries, Wildlife, Ecology, or Environmental Science.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Qualify Control procedures and requirements.
• Ability to participate in field sampling activities, often under inclement conditions and operate field sampling equipment.
• Experience procuring and managing municipal contracts and/or purchasing processes.