On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety

WSP•Honolulu, HI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is initiating a search for On Call Emergency Management Specialists, Safety to report out of our Honolulu, HI office. 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.

Requirements

HS Diploma
7+ years’ experience, including 1+ years in safety and/or 1+ years an Emergency Management role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
3 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 as the project described in the contract scope of work.
24 hours of documented formal classroom or online SOH-related training within the past five 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, Adobe and mobile applications
Travel Required - Must be able to 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.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate/Bachelor’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, GSP, ASP or equivalent.
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Courses - (IS-100/102/200/700/800/815).
Management and Supply Logistical Operational Experience.
Previous safety experience working in a high tempo hazardous field environment 7 days a week.
Experience in a Field Staging Areas, State EOC (Emergency Operations Center) or related environment.

Responsibilities

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.
Responsible for ensuring that worksites are safe for workers and comply with applicable regulations.
Conduct audits to check for proper safety gear, signage, and compliance with safety procedures.
Daily activities will be to attend job briefings and observe work throughout the day and file daily safety reports as required and/or as part of the daily field reports.
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.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings