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On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety

$30-35/hr•TemporaryOn-site

location_onFirst United Methodist Church, 518, 19th Street North, Morris Avenue-First Avenue North Historic District, Central City, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35203, United States

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Job Description

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

About the Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for On‑Call Emergency Management Specialists – Safety. Because 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.

These 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

Support Emergency Management team in servicing clients preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters nationwide and in U.S. 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.

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.

Support Emergency Management Project Management.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business.

Equal Opportunity

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United.

Work location

Work model: On-site

First United Methodist Church, 518, 19th Street North, Morris Avenue-First Avenue North Historic District, Central City, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35203, United States

Birmingham, Alabama

Open in Google Maps(33.51816, -86.81057)

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleAttend periodic training throughout the year to maintain deployment eligibility.
  • check_circleEnsure worksite safety and compliance with applicable regulations for all workers.
  • check_circleAttend job briefings, observe daily work activities, and file required daily safety reports.
  • check_circleSupport Emergency Management Project Management functions within the Emergency Management team.
  • check_circleDeploy to Emergency Operations Centers and Field Staging Areas before, during, and after disasters.
  • check_circleSupport Emergency Management team in disaster preparation, response, and recovery efforts nationwide.
  • check_circleExercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct.
  • check_circleConduct audits to verify proper safety gear, signage, and adherence to safety procedures, and correct signage.

Requirements

  • verifiedHS Diploma
  • verified7+ years experience including 1+ years in safety and/or 1+ years in Emergency Management
  • verified3 years cumulative safety experience managing SOH program in last 10 years
  • verified24 hours SOH training in past 5 years, 8 hours annually
  • verifiedOSHA 30 Construction, General Industry or higher certification (DOL Wallet Card required after 90 days)
  • verifiedIntermediate Microsoft Office, Adobe, mobile apps
  • verifiedDeploy within 24-48 hours
  • verifiedPass WSP Motor Vehicle screening
  • verifiedAuthorized to work in the United States

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for disability and life insurancecheck_circlePaid sick leavecheck_circlePaid vacation or other personal timecheck_circlePaid parental leavecheck_circlePaid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedingscheck_circleRetirement savings plan

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Skills: microsoft office, adobe, osha 30 construction, osha 30 general industry, first aid, cpr/aed, bloodborne pathogens, hazwoper 40 hour, chst, gsp.

Education: High School Diploma required.

Frequently asked questions about On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S.

What does a On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. will attend periodic training throughout the year to maintain deployment eligibility.; ensure worksite safety and compliance with applicable regulations for all workers.; attend job briefings, observe daily work activities, and file required daily safety reports.; and support emergency management project management functions within the emergency management team..
What are the requirements for this On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety role?expand_more
To qualify for the On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. position, applicants should have: HS Diploma; 7+ years experience including 1+ years in safety and/or 1+ years in Emergency Management; 3 years cumulative safety experience managing SOH program in last 10 years; 24 hours SOH training in past 5 years, 8 hours annually; OSHA 30 Construction, General Industry or higher certification (DOL Wallet Card required after 90 days); and Intermediate Microsoft Office, Adobe, mobile apps.
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The advertised salary range for On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. is $30-35/hr.
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On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. is based in First United Methodist Church, 518, 19th Street North, Morris Avenue-First Avenue North Historic District, Central City, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35203, United States. This is a on-site role.
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WSP in the U.S. has listed this On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety role as on-site.
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On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
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Key skills for On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. include microsoft office; adobe; osha 30 construction; osha 30 general industry; first aid; cpr/aed; bloodborne pathogens; and hazwoper 40 hour.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma required.
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On Call Emergency Management Specialist, Safety at WSP in the U.S. is part of the Security & Protective Services job category on Recrutus.