On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement

WSP; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking On Call Emergency Management Specialists in Procurement to support clients nationwide. Cadre positions are on-call and assignments are on-an-as-needed basis with deployments possible on short notice.

Responsibilities include logistics, supply, cost documentation, and resource unit functions; travel to disaster areas is required; you will deploy to Emergency Operations Centers and field staging areas and participate in training while upholding WSP's Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma.
• 7+ years in emergency management, including 3+ years in related roles.
• Experience in procurement/administrative support for Emergency Management; ERP/Office suite knowledge (Oracle, SAP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• FEMA EMI Professional Development certification.
• Willingness to deploy to disaster areas with short notice (up to 30+ days).
• Must pass WSP Motor Vehicle screening and adhere to Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support Emergency Management team servicing clients during disasters nationwide.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Center or Field Staging Areas before, during, and after events.
• Handle logistics, supply, cost documentation, and resource unit functions.
• Attend periodic training and support project management activities.
• Adhere to safety policies and ethical use of company funds and resources.

Skills

Emergency management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma

BS/BA in Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

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

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