On Call Emergency Managers, Procurement

WSP • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for On Call Emergency Managers, Procurement with the potential to work out of any WSP USA 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 typically asked for a 30 day commitment; and must have availability to deploy with little to no advance notice (typically within 24-48 hours); During deployments, there is the potential of working 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.

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
• Prior project procurement/administrative experience in Emergency Management, and broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of ERP Systems/Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, SAP.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of Postal, Various State Subcontracting, FAR, DFAR, FTA and DOT regulations.
• Prevailing Wage expertise such as Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Wages.
• Works well under pressure and able to handle change in priorities.
• Asset Management and Supply Logistical Operational Experience.
• Previous experience working at Field Staging Areas or state Emergency Operations Center or related environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level