Response Manager - Long Beach, CA

Marine Spill Response Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Marine Spill Response Corporation in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Response Manager to lead 24/7 spill response and vessel management efforts. You will direct resources, oversee FRV crews, and coordinate with agencies to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost control.

The role demands 5+ years of leadership, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to travel and respond within two hours for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a marine or environmental discipline or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience with strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of oil spill response management and mariner vessel management.
• Ability to support MSRC's mission, including rapid emergency response within two hours.
• Excellent communication across all levels and modes.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Required TWIC, passport, driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• Background check, drug screen and medical exam completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage site and vessel resources, personnel, and contractors for 24/7 readiness.
• Lead direct reports and Offshore employees to ensure safety and operational excellence.
• Direct spill response resources during events, drills, and training while controlling costs.
• Oversee FRV crew licensing, training, and scheduling to maintain full crews.
• Support and implement MSRC contracts, maintenance, and vessels of opportunity.
• Develop relationships with customers and agencies; provide spill response SME input.
• Monitor budgets and contribute to financial planning for sites.
• Foster training and development opportunities within span of control.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication across levels

Emergency response coordination

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine or environmental discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TWIC Card

Passport

Driver's license

Job description

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Response Manager (RM)position based in Long Beach, California (other California locations may be considered based on business needs). The Response Manager is a key member of the Offshore Division Leadership Team and reports directly to the Vice President, Offshore Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned site and vessel resources, equipment, personnel, and contractors to ensure 24/7/365 readiness for spill or emergency response.
• Provide leadership to direct reports and Offshore employees by building operational excellence and ensuring safety protocols are compliant, understood, and consistently followed.
• Direct the use of spill response resources during spill events, drills, and training, with appropriate attention to personnel safety, customer satisfaction, budget limitations, and efficient use of staff, equipment, and contracted services.
• Oversee FRV crew licensing, training, and scheduling to ensure FRVs are fully crewed at all times.
• Implement and support MSRC contracts,maintenance services, response support, and Vessels of Opportunity, ensuring technical needs are met, performance is effectively monitored, and costs are managed within established budgets.
• Develop relationships with customers, federal, state,and local agencies, contracted Spill Team Area Responders (STARs) and other contractors, and provide spill response subject matter expertise.
• Support and monitor the budget process for assigned sites.
• Foster training and development opportunities for employees within the assigned span of control.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a marine or environmental discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience with demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with oil spill response management and mariner vessel management.
• Ability to support MSRC's mission, including returning to work within two hours for an emergency response.
• Competent and comfortable communicating in all modes and across all organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Possess or obtain a passport, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and driver's license.
• Successful completion of background check, pre-employment drug screen, and medical exam.
• Participation in MSRC's Drug and Alcohol Program and Medical Surveillance Program.
• Travel as required by business needs.

Salary Range: $87,880.00 to $180,107. 20(annual)

Compensation for this position may vary from other locations where the position may be available. MSRC offers a competitive compensation package including premier health care coverage (medical, dental, vision), an employer-matched 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, and other benefits to support our employees' lifestyle. Salary determination is based on a candidate's individual experience, qualifications, and skills.

Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) is a not‑for‑profit, U.S. Coast Guard Classified Oil Spill Removal Organization established in 1990 to provide oil spill response services and help protect the environment. As the largest oil spill removal organization in the United States, MSRC delivers a full range of coastal and inland spill‑response capabilities that meet the planning criteria of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90).

Marine Spill Response Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSRC prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or because an employee or applicant is a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran.