On-Call Emergency Managers – Safety

WSP • Boston, MA

13h • $40 - $45

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for On-Call Emergency Managers – Safety.  
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
Boston, MA; 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or similar/related concentration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-7 years in a Safety or Emergency Management Leadership role (Response, Recovery or related), or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 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 5 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 Suite, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master'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, ASP, CSP or equivalent.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study Courses - (IS-100/102/200/700/800/815).
• Previous experience leading and managing assigned safety personnel 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

• Lead Emergency Management team, providing services to clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in US territories.
• Manage 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. 
• 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

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees