On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Response

WSP • Houston, TX

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an on-call Emergency Management Specialist – Response for its emergency management cadre, reporting from Houston, Texas. Assignments are as needed, and cadre members are not eligible for benefits. Members are asked to commit for 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.

The role supports clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters across the United States and its territories. The specialist may deploy to Emergency Operations Centers and/or Field Staging Areas before, during, and after disasters, performing logistics, supply, cost and documentation, and/or resource unit functions. The role also supports emergency management project management, requires periodic training to maintain deployment eligibility, and includes responsible and ethical use of company funds and resources in accordance with WSP policies.

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 of at least 30 days.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

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 Emergency Management teams in servicing clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in U.S. territories.
• Deploy to Emergency Operations Centers and/or Field Staging Areas before, during, and after disasters.
• Perform logistics, supply, cost and 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.
• Deploy to disaster areas with little or no advance notice and potentially for durations of at least 30 days.

Benefits

• Cadre members are not eligible for benefits.
• The posting describes WSP benefits generally, 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 naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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