On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Response

WSP Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an onboard On-Call Emergency Management Specialist – Response to report out of Houston. Cadre assignments are on an as-needed basis with deployments typically within 24–48 hours and up to 30 days.

Availability for long deployments may be required. The role supports clients nationwide in building response and recovery capabilities, performing logistics, supply, cost documentation, and resource unit functions while ensuring safety and ethical conduct per

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Emergency Management, including 1+ years in an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related).
• Broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study - Professional Development Series certification.
• Travel required – deploy to disaster areas with little/no advance notice; potentially long deployments (up to 30 days).
• Pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening and adhere to Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Management team in servicing clients before, during, and after disasters.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area.
• Perform logistics, supply, cost/documentation and resource unit functions.
• Attend periodic training to maintain deployment eligibility.
• Support Emergency Management Project Management functions.
• Uphold safety and ethical conduct and policies.

Skills

Emergency Management knowledge

Microsoft Office

MS Office proficiency

FEMA EMI PDS certification

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for anOn-Call Emergency Management Specialist – Response to report out of Houston, Tx.

This Emergency management cadre position is on-call and assignments areon an as-needed basis. Cadre members are not eligible for benefits.

Cadre members are asked for a 30 day commitment; availability to deploy with little to no advance notice (typically within 24-48 hours); and during deployments, ability to potentially work 8-12 hours/day; 7 days/week.

Your Impact

• Support Emergency Management team in servicing clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in US territories.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area operations prior to, during, and post-disaster.
• Perform a variety of duties including logistics, supply, cost/documentation and/or resource unit functions.
• Attend periodic training throughout the year to maintain deployment eligibility.
• Support Emergency Management Project Management functions.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma.
• 7+ years experience, including 1+ years in an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
• Broad 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 deploy to disaster area, with little or no advance notice and potentially for long durations up to a minimum of 30 days.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Emergency Management (or related field).
• Asset Management and Supply Logistical Operational Experience.
• Previous experience working at Field Staging Areas or state Emergency Operations Center or related environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting tools.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $30-$35/hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.