On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Response

WSP • Houston, TX

3d • $30 - $35

About The Position

WSP is seeking an On-Call Emergency Management Specialist – Response to report out of Houston, Texas. This is an on-call emergency management cadre position, with assignments offered on an as-needed basis. Cadre members are not eligible for benefits. Members are asked to commit to 30 days, remain available to deploy with little or no advance notice (typically within 24–48 hours), and be prepared to work potentially 8–12 hours per day, seven days per week during deployments. Deployments may last a minimum of 30 days.

The role supports clients nationwide and in U.S. territories as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Work may take place in Emergency Operations Centers or Field Staging Areas before, during, and after disasters, and can include logistics, supply, cost and documentation, and resource unit functions. The position also supports emergency management project management and requires periodic training to maintain deployment eligibility.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 7 years of experience, including at least 1 year 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, Word, and Excel.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study – Professional Development Series certification.
• Ability to deploy to disaster areas 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.
• Responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Availability for a requested 30-day commitment and deployment on short notice, typically within 24–48 hours.
• Ability to potentially work 8–12 hours per day, seven days per week during deployments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Emergency Management or a related field.
• Asset management and supply logistical operational experience.
• Previous experience working at Field Staging Areas, a state Emergency Operations Center, or in a related environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Emergency Management team in helping clients prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters nationwide and in U.S. territories.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area operations before, during, and after disasters.
• Perform duties in 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.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• The posting states that cadre members are not eligible for benefits.
• WSP describes benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED