DPS - IT - Business Continuity Coordinator I - 0294

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionMust reside within one (1) hour driving distance from the assigned duty station (DPS Headquarters)Required to work a minimum of one (1) day per week onsite (DPS Headquarters). May change based on the needs of the div/agency.PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In DESCRIPTION: Performs highly-complex to advanced (senior-level) administrative and supervisory business continuity, planning, and research work relating to the Texas Department of Public Safety's Continuity of Operations Unit. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; coordinating and evaluating program activities. May plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met:ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES1. Supports the coordination and direction for all agency technical continuity and recovery processes to include updating of technical continuity plans, conducting technical continuity projects and initiatives.2.Provides technical support in the development of the associated plans, policies, procedures and reports for the agency approach to technical continuity and disaster recovery activities, to include reviewing and evaluating program materials.3.Coordinate agency-wide implementation and testing of technical continuity and disaster recovery plans that includes conducting continuity and preparedness related training.4.Coordinate with IT support teams, Disaster Recovery (DR) and continuity support vendors in the planning, support and execution of the DPS Disaster Recovery exercise and test program.5.Coordinate the design, execution and continuous improvement of the continuity program within the IT divisions.6.May serve as a liaison to DPS business units and IT teams for DR and technical continuity support activities.7.Facilitate development, training, testing and evaluation of disaster recovery and technical continuity processes.8.Participate in assessing the impact of a potential disruption in services, including incident management and activating appropriate technical continuity and recovery plans.9.May serve as the agencyand#8217;s point of contact on preparedness and technical continuity issues including activities related to disaster management when incidents occur resulting in an interruption in services.10.Coordinate and facilitate the After-Action Reviews (AAR) for exercises, tests, activations or incidents to ensure the action items or processes are tracked to closure. Including developing supporting documentation.11.Support the security standards and requirements of the agency and assess continuity integration for agencyand#8217;s contracts.12.Recommend standards and guidelines to reduce risk to the agency.13.Coordinate emergency preparedness and continuity efforts with internal and external entities to assure cohesiveness and consistency with strategic direction of other organizations and workgroups.14.May participate or serve in a role to meet the agencyand#8217;s obligations for disaster response, recovery or continuity operations.15.Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.16.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:Education and#8211; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required. Major or coursework emphasis in information technology, planning, emergency management, business or public administration, or a related field is preferred.Experience and#8211; Minimum of four (4) yearsand#8217; experience working in an enterprise-wide Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery role. Four (4) yearsand#8217; experience planning, implementing and exercising disaster recovery and/or business continuity programs. Four (4) yearsand#8217; experience developing and performing disaster recovery, business analysis or continuity training.Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Licensure and/or Certification and#8211; Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), or IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is preferred.Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements and#8211; This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. and#167;791.4.Disaster Recovery Planning - Ability to coordinate the development, implementation and measurement of technical continuity and disaster recovery planning. Understanding of industry best practices for disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Knowledge of best practices and procedures related to disaster recovery and business continuity program development and implementation including performing risk analysis and business impact analysis. Skills in planning, training and response.Regulatory knowledge and#8211; Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Technology and#8211; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems. Interpersonal Skills and#8211; Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPSand#8217; core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and anizational and Prioritization Skills and#8211; Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. Presentation/Communication Skills and#8211; Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals. Skill in facilitation, conflict resolution and t

Created: 2026-01-29