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

Company Description

Amended on 7/11/2025: The filing deadline has been extended to July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time). Applicants who have already applied to this recruitment do not need to re-apply.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: June 25, 2025
• Application Deadline: July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)
• Compensation: $134,576 to $171,834 annually
• Recruitment ID: PBT-0922-156983

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, has a workforce of approximately 1,700 City employees and strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer. 
 
SFO’s mission is delivering an airport experience where people and our planet come first, and our core values are Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity. Learn more about careers at SFO. 

For more information about SFO, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow us on X and Facebook. 

Job Description

Under administrative direction, the Wildlife Hazards Program Manager will manage and oversee SFO’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) and Integrated Pest Management Program (IPMP). The role will be responsible for coordinating the Airport’s WHMP as required under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 139.337 and prepared according to FAA advisory circular 150/5200-38 Protocol for the Conduct and Review of Wildlife Hazard Site Visits, Wildlife Hazard Assessments, and Wildlife Hazard Management Plans; coordinate and implement program planning; implement and refine established wildlife management procedures and policies; and problem solve using analyses of wildlife observation data and pest management issues that may result in deviations from routine processes, implementation of new technology and/or additional resources. The Wildlife Hazards Program Manager will interface with various managerial levels of city/county government and outside agencies and serve as a representative of Airport Wildlife Management in meetings involving airport wildlife systems, policies or procedures to enhance safe and efficient airport operations. As a team member of SFO, they will embrace SFO’s core values and SFO’s Racial Equity Action Plan. In addition, they are committed to the Airport’s Safety Management System of establishing a safety culture through a systematic and integrated method of managing wildlife hazards. Through their leadership and experience in wildlife hazard management, integrated pest management, training programs, regulatory compliance, program and project management, leading multi-functional teams, and collaboration with the Airport community, they are critical to ensuring air travel safety and mitigating the hazards of wildlife. 

You are excited about this opportunity because you will:

1. Lead the annual review and update of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP).
2. Manage the execution of the WHMP, including maintaining airport wildlife hazard management permits, reporting and renewals. Provide investigation, assessment, and guidance on wildlife incidents. Perform program gap analysis to mitigate wildlife hazards.
3. Lead the monthly Wildlife Hazard Committee.
4. Ensure daily wildlife management activities are conducted in accordance with rules and regulations. When necessary, perform such activities to ensure any associated hazard is mitigated, such as handling firearms, pyrotechnics, and animal carcasses.
5. Manage and oversee professional services contracts and budget to advance wildlife review and procurement of existing or new wildlife management contracts for tools, services or programs.
6. Monitor the work of and coach professional-level staff.
7. Conduct research and prepare technical reports and written correspondence for large audiences, regulatory agencies, and leadership.
8. Promote active participation with Airport tenants in WHMP activities through committee meetings, trainings, and direct engagement.
9. Interpret and implement regulatory compliance and guidelines.
10. Review Airport con