On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On‑Call Emergency Management Specialists – Safety.

Because 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.

These 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.

• Support Emergency Management team in servicing clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in U.S. 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.

• HS Diploma
• 7+ years’ experience, including 1+ years in safety and/or 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 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.

• 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.

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,…