On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is currently initiating a search for  
** On-Call Emergency Management Specialists - 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.

** 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.

+ Responsible for ensuring that worksites are safe for workers and comply with applicable regulations.

+ Conduct audits to check for proper safety gear, signage, and compliance with safety procedures.

+ Daily activities will be to attend job briefings and observe work throughout the day and file daily safety reports as required and/or as part of the daily field reports.

+ 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 safety and/or 1+ years 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 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, 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.

+ Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Associate/Bachelor'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, GSP, ASP or equivalent.

+ FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Courses - (IS-100/102/200/700/800/815).

+ Management and Supply Logistical Operational Experience.

+ Previous safety experience working 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.

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