On-Call Disaster Recovery Lead

WSP in the U.S.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking qualified On-Call Emergency Managers to support disaster recovery operations on an on-call basis across the United States. Roles are not full-time and are project-dependent, with deployments to client sites including multiple states.

Selected candidates must be able to travel with short notice and endure demanding schedules. You will lead recovery operations, supervise staff across logistics and documentation, ensure compliance with FEMA and other programs, and manage multiple

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience, including 1+ years in an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or similar/related concentration, or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook (Email), Word, and Excel.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study - Professional Development Series certification.
• Travel Required - Must be able to travel to client sites as project warrants
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead disaster recovery operations for assigned clients, directing teams of specialists through all phases of recovery, including funding, documentation, and rebuilding processes.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Centers and/or Field Staging Areas before, during, and after disasters to lead recovery operations on the ground and serve as the primary point of contact for client leadership.
• Supervise and mentor recovery staff across logistics, supply coordination, cost documentation, and resource management functions, ensuring quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Oversee the analysis and evaluation of project applications, supporting documentation, and inspection reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local recovery program requirements (including FEMA Public Assistance).
• Manage a portfolio of recovery projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring quality, completeness, staffing adequacy, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee the use of grant management and tracking systems to monitor client progress, documentation status, and funding milestones across multiple projects.
• Serve as subject matter expert on procurement, contracting, and grant compliance requirements across various disaster recovery funding sources, advising both staff and clients.
• Lead training and onboarding for recovery staff to maintain team readiness and deployment eligibility.
• Build and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to agency leadership throughout the recovery lifecycle.

Skills

Emergency management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related

Master's degree in Emergency Management (preferred)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking qualified On-Call Emergency Managers to support disaster recovery operations on an on-call basis across the United States. Roles are not full-time and are project-dependent, with deployments to client sites including multiple states.

Selected candidates must be able to travel with short notice and endure demanding schedules. You will lead recovery operations, supervise staff across logistics and documentation, ensure compliance with FEMA and other programs, and manage multiple