On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement

On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement

WSP is currently initiating a search for On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Procurement with the potential to work out of any WSP USA office.

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 typically asked for a 30 day commitment; and must have availability to deploy with little to no advance notice (typically within 24-48 hours);
During deployments, there is the potential of working 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.
• Perform a variety of duties including logistics, supply, cost/documentation and/or resource unit functions.
• 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 3+ years in an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
• Prior project procurement/administrative experience in Emergency Management, and broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques. Strong knowledge of ERP Systems/Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook (Email), Word, and Excel.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study
  - Professional Development Series certification.
• Travel Required
  - Must be able to deploy to disaster area, with little or no advance notice and potentially for long durations up to a minimum of 30 days.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business field strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of Postal, Various State Subcontracting, FAR, DFAR, FTA and DOT regulations.
• Prevailing Wage expertise such as Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Wages.
• Works well under pressure and able to handle change in priorities.
• Asset Management and Supply Logistical Operational Experience.
• Previous experience working at Field Staging Areas or state Emergency Operations Center or related environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting tools.

WSP Benefits:

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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $30-$35/hour

Job Identification 90859