On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement

WSP in the U.S.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement to support clients nationwide. Cadre positions are on-call and assignments are on an as-needed basis, not eligible for benefits.

You must be ready to deploy with little notice (24–48 hours), often 8–12 hours daily, 7 days a week during deployments, and travel extensively. The role focuses on logistics, supply, cost documentation, and resource unit functions, with periodic training and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience, including 3+ years in an Emergency Management role.
• Prior procurement/administrative experience in Emergency Management with knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Travel required; deploy to disaster areas on short notice for extended periods.
• FEMA Independent Study PD Series certification.
• Must pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening.
• Uphold ethical conduct and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Management team servicing clients for disasters nationwide.
• Deploy to EOC or Field Staging Area before, during, and after disasters.
• Handle logistics, supply, cost/documentation, and resource unit duties.
• Attend periodic training to maintain deployment eligibility.
• Support Emergency Management Project Management functions.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Emergency Management

Procurement

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

HS Diploma

BS/BA in Business

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for

On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement with the potential to work out of any WSP USA office.

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

Cadre members are typically asked for a 30 day commitment; and must have availability to deploy with little to no advance notice (typically within 24-48 hours); During deployments, there is the potential of working 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 3+ years in an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
• Prior project procurement/administrative experience in Emergency Management, and broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques. Strong knowledge of ERP Systems/Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, SAP.
• 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

• BS/BA in Business field strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Postal, Various State Subcontracting, FAR, DFAR, FTA and DOT regulations.
• Prevailing Wage expertise such as Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Wages.
• Works well under pressure and able to handle change in priorities.
• 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

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.