The Wildlife Program Specialist prevents and mitigates wildlife hazards to ensure airport safety and FAA compliance (Part 139.337). They manage wildlife on and around the airfield, implement the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), and conduct FAA-approved training, including firearms safety. Responsibilities include inspecting and monitoring wildlife activity, habitat management, and reporting findings to the Wildlife Manager. This role coordinates with Airfield Operations and other stakeholders to manage wildlife dispersal, evaluate program effectiveness, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

What you will be doing: 

• Coordinates mitigation or elimination of hazardous wildlife and wildlife habitats on airport property and surrounding areas. Conducts harassment and/or removal program to deter wildlife from the aircraft movement areas. Develops and revises the airport's WHMP as required. 

• Develops and revises the airport's WHMP as required. Reviews advisory and reference materials and recommends changes to improve operations. 

• Conducts timely and comprehensive investigations of all aircraft wildlife strikes and safety incidents involving wildlife and prepares wildlife strikes and safety incidents involving wildlife. Works closely with airfield operations, construction, and planning teams, tenants, and industry stakeholders to address wildlife hazards. 

• Manage wildlife dispersal and mitigation efforts, including habitat management, and ensure efficacy of actions by responding to wildlife strikes, conducting species identification, damage assessments, and ensuring accurate documentation. 

• Perform wildlife damage investigations and collect ecological data for analysis and reporting. 

• Collaborates with Airfield Trainers and Technical Training teams to develop and deliver FAA-compliant training for staff, covering WHMP implementation, firearms safety, and species identification. 

• Conducts both classroom and field training for airfield personnel, ensuring ongoing compliance with FAA and best practices. 

• Maintains and updates training materials and documentation, ensuring staff are equipped for inspections and wildlife hazard responses. 

• Assists the Wildlife Administrator in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on wildlife strikes, WHMP operations, and program outcomes. 

• Participate in discrepancy and safety meetings, providing guidance on wildlife management, regulatory compliance, and WHMP initiatives. 

• Provides specialized wildlife expertise to board departments addressing aviation safety concerns. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 

What you need:  

• Three plus (3) years of experience in biology science, wildlife management, or related field. 

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife science, wildlife management, ecology, range and wildlife Management or a closely related field. 

• FAA Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist certification. 

• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license. 

 

Special requirements: 

• Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal. 

• This is a designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport’s Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position. 

• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security access clearance within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for CBP security access clearance upon each CBP security access renewal. 

• This is a designated Essential Employee position as defined in DFW Airport’s Categories and Classifications Administrative Policy and Procedure. An essential employee is one whose attendance is required to maintain airport operations during an emergency or inclement weather situation. 

 

What we desire: 

• Master’s degree in wildlife management, natural resources, biology, or related field. 

About Us 

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport—one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We’re recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.  

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We’re looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.  

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