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WSP

On Call Emergency Manager, Safety

Boston, MA · On-site

$40 - $45/hr

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 ...

RadNet

Infrastructure Administrator

Somerville, MA · On-site

... and disaster recovery platforms. The Storage and Backup Administrator works closely with the ... Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions including SAN, NAS, and related storage platforms.

RadNet

Infrastructure Administrator

Somerville, MA · On-site

$82K/yr

... and disaster recovery platforms. The Storage and Backup Administrator works closely with the ... Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions including SAN, NAS, and related storage platforms.

Deephealth

Infrastructure Administrator

Somerville, MA · On-site

... and disaster recovery platforms. The Storage and Backup Administrator works closely with the ... Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions including SAN, NAS, and related storage platforms.

RadNet

Infrastructure Administrator

Somerville, MA · On-site

... and disaster recovery platforms. The Storage and Backup Administrator works closely with the ... Manage and maintain enterprise storage solutions including SAN, NAS, and related storage platforms.

Servpro

Reconstruction Project Manager

Wilmington, MA · On-site

Reconstruction Project Manager Locally owned and operated leading disaster cleanup and restoration company in business in the Boston/North Shore area is seeking a Reconstruction Project Manager. This ...

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The Woods at Merrimack

Housekeeper-IL

Methuen, MA · On-site

$16 - $17.50/hr

May assist with disaster management efforts during evacuations * Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards * Satisfactorily pass company's and state regulated criminal ...

TekCommands Inc

Azure Database Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

$69 - $90/hr

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure SQL Managed Instance , cloud migration, and ... Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, disaster recovery, and performance requirements.

City of Boston

Data Operations Systems Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$99K - $142K/yr

Manages and maintains the department's virtualized infrastructure, including VMware and Hyper-V ... Develops and maintains disaster recovery procedures and preventative maintenance schedules, as well ...

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How much do disaster manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for disaster manager in Massachusetts is $45.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.85 and $52.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a disaster manager do?

As a disaster manager, your responsibilities include overseeing both the preparation for disasters such as hurricanes, tornados, and wildfires, and the response to these emergencies after they occur. You work with agencies and governments to prepare for potential disasters and help implement procedures to respond quickly to a crisis. After an emergency, your duties may include working to ensure resources arrive promptly and that rescue and recovery efforts follow pre-planned procedures. You may also manage volunteers and deploy recovery teams and assets as needed.

What does a disaster manager do?

A Disaster Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading responses to natural or human-made disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or industrial accidents. They develop emergency response plans, conduct risk assessments, and work with government agencies, non-profits, and the public to ensure effective disaster preparedness and recovery. Their work includes organizing training drills, managing resources, and communicating critical information during crises to minimize damage and protect lives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disaster manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disaster Manager, you need expertise in emergency management, risk assessment, and crisis planning, often backed by a degree in emergency management or a related field. Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), emergency operations software, and certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) are commonly required. Outstanding leadership, decision-making under pressure, and strong interpersonal skills set successful disaster managers apart. These competencies are crucial for coordinating effective responses, minimizing harm, and ensuring community resilience during emergencies.

What are some common challenges disaster managers face when coordinating emergency response teams?

Disaster Managers often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing situations, limited resources, and the need to coordinate between multiple agencies and stakeholders. Effective communication is critical, as teams may be diverse and distributed across affected regions. Additionally, balancing immediate response efforts while planning for longer-term recovery requires strong organizational and leadership skills. Building trust and rapport with local communities and adapting to unpredictable environments are also key parts of the role.

What is the difference between Disaster Manager vs Emergency Coordinator?

AspectDisaster ManagerEmergency Coordinator
Required CredentialsCertifications in disaster management, emergency response, or related fieldsCertifications in emergency management, first aid, or safety protocols
Work EnvironmentField operations, planning, coordination during disastersOn-site response, coordination during emergencies
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, NGOs, disaster response firmsPublic safety agencies, hospitals, government departments

Disaster Managers focus on planning, coordinating, and overseeing disaster response efforts, often working in strategic roles. Emergency Coordinators typically handle immediate response activities, ensuring safety and coordination during emergencies. While both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, Disaster Managers have a broader scope in disaster preparedness and recovery planning, whereas Emergency Coordinators focus on real-time incident management.

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On Call Emergency Manager, Safety

WSP

Boston, MA • On-site

$40 - $45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

This Opportunity

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.  

Your Impact

  • 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

WSP 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. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $40.00 - $45.00/hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $40.00 - $45.00/hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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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 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.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

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. Are you ready to get started?

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 Veteran Status.

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

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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