Senior Airport Wildlife Biologist

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The Jacobs Tempe office is seeking a part-time, senior-level biologist who can demonstrate experience as a qualified airport wildlife biologist, as defined by Federal Aviation Administration advisory circular 150/5200-36B. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting field work and preparing reports for wildlife hazard assessments and wildlife hazard management plans, conducting training workshops for airport staff managing hazardous wildlife, and coordinating with airport staff regarding hazardous wildlife issues. In order to perform the tasks required in this position, the candidate will have a combination of coursework and applied experience in the following key areas:

• Experience completing wildlife hazard assessments for medium hub or large hub airports

• Experience preparing or updating wildlife hazard management plans for medium hub or large hub airports

• Experience conducting annual wildlife hazard management training workshops for airport personnel responsible for managing wildlife

• Knowledgeable of FAA regulations related to wildlife hazard management

Here's what you'll need

• Ability to start immediately

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

•15+ years of experience in field studies and data analysis related to management of hazardous wildlife at airports

• Excellent writing skills and experience in writing technical biological reports

• Excellent verbal communication skills and computer literacy

• Organizational and time management skills to effectively complete assigned workload within defined timelines and in accordance with established standards

• Experience working on projects for medium hub and large hub airports

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

111,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

175,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $111,100.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 31, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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Locations

City State Country
Tempe	Arizona	United States