Career Opportunity

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

Recruitment: RTF0154730-01156840

Published: June 25, 2025

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About:

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: Apply immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) on July 11, 2025.
• 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. 

Role 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 construction projects for wildlife impact.

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: Job classifications and compensation | City and County of San Francisco

Nature of Work: The normal work period is Monday through Friday, however, you will be required to report to work during emergency situations including weekends, evenings, and holidays to facilitate airport emergency support operations.

How to qualify

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.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• 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.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire: (Weight: 100%)

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position.  All candidates’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are subject to verification. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the responses in order to be reviewed in the rating process.

 A passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be achieved in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. Candidates will be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance: This position requires that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Custom Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

What else should I know?

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List.  The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@careers.sf.gov that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.

Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions, you may contact recruitment analyst Jillian Perillo at jillian.perillo@flysfo.com. Recruitment ID: RTF0154730-01156840

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.