On Call Emergency Manager, Safety

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On-Call Emergency Managers – Safety
. Since the actual work location will be the deployment site(s), these positions have the potential to report out of any WSP USA office, which could include Boston, MA;
Jacksonville, FL;
Tallahassee, FL;
Orlando, FL;
Tampa, FL;
Miami, FL;
Birmingham, AL;
New Orleans, LA;
Raleigh, NC;
Columbia, SC;
Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX.

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 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.

• Lead Emergency Management team, providing services to clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in US territories.
• Manage Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area operations prior to, during, and post‑disaster.
• Responsible for ensuring that worksites are safe for workers and comply with applicable regulations.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or similar/related concentration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years in a Safety or Emergency Management Leadership role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 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 5 years and must maintain competency by taking 8 hours every year for the duration of the contract.
• Broad knowledge of Safety and Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques. OSHA 30 Construction, General Industry or higher OSHA certification (DOL Wallet Card Required after 90 Days of Course Completion).
• Intermediate computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe and mobile applications.
• Travel Required – Must be able to deploy to disaster area, with little or no advance notice (typically within 24‑48 hours) and potentially for long durations.
• 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.

• Master's Degree in Safety or Emergency Management (or related field).
• Current First Aid, CPR/AED Certification with hands on component.
• Current Bloodborne Pathogens Certification.
• HAZWOPER 40 Hour Certification with hands on component.
• EM 385‑1‑1 training and Certification.
• Experience of USACE SSHO (Site Safety and Health Officer).
• BCSP Certification such as CHST, ASP, CSP or equivalent.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Courses – (IS‑100/102/200/700/800/815).
• Previous experience leading and managing assigned safety personnel in a high tempo hazardous field environment 7 days a week.
• Experience in a Field Staging Areas, State EOC (Emergency Operations Center) or related environment.

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.

Expected Salary (all locations): $40.00 – $45.00/hour

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $40.00 – $45.00/hour

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.