On Call Emergency Manager, Safety

Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On-Call Emergency Managers – Safety. These positions may be based at any of the following WSP USA offices:
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. The actual work location will be deployment sites, and candidates must commit to 30 days and be available for rapid deployment (24‑48 hours notice) and work 8‑12 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Lead 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 prior to, during, and post-disaster.
• Ensure 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 to 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 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 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…