Wildlife Damage Management Biologist - Airport Specialist

Job TitleWildlife Damage Management Biologist - Airport Specialist Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service Department Wildlife Services Proposed Minimum Salary$3,225.00 monthly Job LocationHouston, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Job Description Summary The Wildlife Damage Management Biologist - Airport Specialist, under direction, assists in planning, developing, administering, and providing wildlife damage management in an airport environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with airport operations, airport management, airport maintenance, airport stake holders, airport contractors, other airport related governmental agencies and other individuals or agencies as necessary. Conducts wildlife surveys as required for use in the airport Wildlife Hazard Assessment and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan. Modifies or adapts established wildlife damage techniques as necessary to meet airport conditions and addresses specific environmental, economic, or political considerations. Conducts operations in accordance with local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Gathers, compiles, and evaluates data on damage or hazards caused by various wildlife species in an airport environment. Conducts wildlife damage management activities as necessary in the airport environment when there is a demonstrated need to prevent or reduce economic loss to aircraft, the flying public, property, to protect human health and safety. Assists in the monitoring of diseases and parasites that are transmissible to the human population, domestic animals, or property. Conducts demonstrations and training for coworkers, cooperators, or other interested groups on wildlife damage management activities, techniques, and program objectives. Coordinates, manages, and conducts wildlife damage management presentations and exhibits which are presented at livestock shows, fairs, agricultural field days, workshops, and a variety of educational institutions. Prepares and submits routine and special reports, observations, events, and other relevant data. Submits work product data into the current management information system on a weekly basis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of related experience in the control and management of wildlife damage management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and theories of wildlife biology, zoology, and working familiarity with related sciences to plan and carry out wildlife damage management activities in a variety of airport settings. Knowledge of airport environments including movement areas, restricted areas, right of ways, airport terminology. Knowledge of euthanizing and immobilizing agents and toxic material application procedures. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Ability to interpret and apply local, State, and Federal policies, regulations, laws, and ordinances that affect wildlife damage management procedures.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

Wildlife Services Qualified Airport Wildlife Biologist Certification, valid driver's license, State of Texas Pesticide Certification License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.

Other Information:

Ability to exert moderate force. Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas

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