On Call Emergency Manager, Response

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On Call Emergency Manager, Response to work out of Guam.   

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.  

Your Impact

• Operate as an integral member of the Emergency Management team, working collaboratively to provide services to clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in US territories.
• Provide essential support for Emergency Operations Center and/or Field Staging Area operations prior to, during, and post-disaster.
• Perform oversight of on-site 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.
• Execute additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years in an Emergency Management Response role, or equivalent. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or similar/related concentration, or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of Emergency Management principles, methods and techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook (Email), Word, and Excel.
• Travel Required - Must be able to deploy to disaster area, with little or no advance notice (typically 24 – 48 hours notice) and potentially for long durations up to a minimum of 30 days.
• 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 (DO Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Emergency Management (or related field).
• Asset Management and Supply Logistical Operational Experience.
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute Independent Study - Professional Development Series certification (IS-100/102/200/700/800/815).

• Previous experience managing 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.

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