On-Call Emergency Management Specialists – Response

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for On-Call Emergency Management Specialists – Response. Since 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 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 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. 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 1+ years in an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent. • Broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques. • 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.