On Call Emergency Manager, Safety

Overview

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 may report from any WSP USA office, including 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 to commit 30 days; to be available for deployment with little to no advance notice (typically within 24‑48 hours); and during deployments, may work 8‑12 hours per day, 7 days a week.

• Lead the Emergency Management team, providing services to clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in U.S. territories.
• Manage Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area operations before, during, and after disaster.
• Ensure work sites 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 a similar/related concentration, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5‑7 years in a Safety or Emergency Management Leadership role (Response, Recovery, or related), or equivalent.
• Minimum 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 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 completing 8 hours each 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 areas with little or no advance notice (typically within 24‑48 hours) and for potentially 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 with 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 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 your career. Coverage includes 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 bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $40.00 -…