Emergency Manager - Preparedness

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On-Call Emergency Managers – Preparedness with the potential to report out of any WSP office, including New York City, NY;
Atlanta, GA;
Dallas, TX;
Houston, TX;
Orlando, FL;
Raleigh, NC;
Columbia, SC;
Irvine, CA; or Exton, PA.

Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

We are seeking individuals who are eager to assist on an on-call basis as an emergency management preparedness reservist employee. This position is not a full-time position and is dependent upon project needs.

The successful candidate will have a background in specialized areas to include but are not limited to military, law enforcement, public health, EMS, healthcare, private sector, agriculture, cybersecurity, etc.

• One exercise and/or training example that was prepared within the last 3 years. This should include your role and any documents you assisted in writing.
• One planning example that was prepared within the last 3 years. This should include your role and the documents you assisted in writing.

• Support Emergency Management team in servicing clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in US territories.
• Support Emergency Management Agencies in preparedness tasks to include, but are not limited to, training, exercise, and planning.
• Perform a variety of duties including development, design, conduct, data analysis, and evaluation.
• 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.

• Develop, promote, and coordinate client emergency management plans, procedures, and operations through the emergency management cycle of preparedness, prevention, response, mitigation, and recovery from natural or human-generated disasters or emergencies.
• Serve in a lead role in an exercise or planning project.
• Prepare and conduct basic and specialized training programs for clients within emergency management, local officials, private sector representatives, and the public.
• Analyze data and make operational recommendations for improved responses to and mitigation of disasters and emergencies.
• Assist in the development of Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP)- compliant exercises, including all aspects of designing such exercises, documenting after-action reports, and initiating continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in the development of emergency management training.
• Travel as required by client and project, which could include overnight stays.
• Perform related duties as required.

Proven experience and expertise in emergency management, particularly in preparedness, planning, exercise, and training, with a strong understanding of relevant frameworks, guidelines, and certification requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of emergency management experience. City, County, District or State-level emergency management experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience with design, conduct, evaluation, and improvement planning OR at least 3 years of experience in emergency management planning OR at least 3 years combined experience of emergency exercise and planning.
• Knowledge of NIMS, the Incident Command System (ICS), the National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), the Comprehensive Planning Guide 101 (CPG 101) and other federal preparedness guidance documents and policies.
• Completion of IS‑100, 200, 700 and 800.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study – Professional Development Series certification.
• Master Exercise…