On-Call Emergency Management Specialists - Safety

WSP in the U.S.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking On-Call Emergency Management Specialists to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting clients during disasters, providing essential logistics, and ensuring effective recovery operations. With a focus on safety and ethical decision-making, you will play a crucial role in managing emergency situations across various locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a flexible environment while making a significant impact in communities. If you are ready to take on challenges and contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Emergency Management or related roles.
• 24 hours of SOH-related training required every three years.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in disaster preparation and recovery.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Center during disasters.

Skills

Emergency Management

Safety Management

Logistics

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management

Master's Degree in Emergency Management

Job description

On-Call Emergency Management Specialists - Safety

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On-Call Emergency Management Specialists - Safety to work out of our offices in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina or Texas, to include Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Miami, FL; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

We are seeking individuals who are eager to assist during disasters on an on-call basis as a reservist employee, with the availability to deploy with little or no advance notice and for potentially long durations. This is not a full-time position.

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.
• 3 years of cumulative safety experience, within the last 10 years, managing or implementing a SOH program on projects similar in industry type, size, and complexity as the project described in the contract scope of work.
• 24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five years and must maintain competency by taking 24 hours every three-year period for the duration of the contract.
• Broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques
• 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.
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 66149
• Locations: Various locations in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
• Posting Date 02/06/2025, 07:15 PM

About Us

About WSP

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.

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.