Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan Coordinator/Emergency Management Specialist (Temporary - Wake)

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To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. 

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 
 
This temporary position is a 100% remote position, with the main office located at 1915 Health Services Way, Raleigh - Wake County, with the Department of Health & Human Services.   

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $38.33 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

The Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities Central Office oversees a dozen facilities located across the state delivering residential, nursing, psychiatric, addiction treatment, or educational services to individuals with unique and complex challenges. Facilities operate 24/7 and must continually deliver care irrespective of disaster impacts. 

The primary purpose of the BCP Coordinator position is to develop divisional Business Continuity and Continuity of Operations Plans as well as facilitate disaster recovery testing.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate division central office activities toward enhancing, formalizing, and standardizing the business continuity planning process, including forecasting and tracking mechanisms across all business units and other agencies, to facilitate timely accommodation of future recovery requirements and opportunities. 
• Provide Continuity of Operation Planning (COOP) review, analysis, and documentation.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate Business Continuity Plan (BCP) strategies, plans, procedures, and plan integration.
• Coordinate Disaster Recovery Testing in collaboration with Division of Information Technology (DIT) contacts.
• Serve as a liaison with state-wide entities, DHHS ITD and DHR subject matter experts, and local DSOHF facility leaders to coordinate continuity, restoration activities, and emergency management.
• Identify central office and division-wide gaps in BCP\COOP through risk management and mitigation strategies. 
• Assist in reviewing projects and systems throughout all phases of their life cycle in an effort to identify organizational BCP, COOP, and DR planning requirements.  
• Continually review plans to identify opportunities for improvement based on business, regulatory, or industry-specific changes.
• Perform annual audits of existing disaster recovery/business continuity.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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