Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Manager - Public service Manager II - Repost

Augusta , Maine , United States | Office of Information Technology | Full-time | Partially remote

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OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

Business Continuity and Disaster Program Manager

OPENS: May 16, 2024

CLOSING: May 31, 2024

Job Class Code: MH 31

Salary: $79,782.56 - $108,657.12(includes 10% recruitment and retention salary adjustment)

Position #004250755

ABOUT THE JOB DETAILS:

Hybrid Work Opportunity – The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time.

The Business Continuity and Disaster Program Manager is responsible for the development and delivery execution of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity services to the State of Maine. This is a unique opportunity to build and grow a key set of services focused on sustaining the State’s mission-essential functions during a wide range of emergency circumstances. The position will work with and supervise both contracted support and State of Maine employees in the completion of this important mission.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Develop, implement, and maintain the contingency planning program.

• Identify and implement preventive controls to reduce the effects of system disruptions, increase system availability, and reduce contingency life cycle costs.

• Develop recovery strategies that recover information systems quickly and effectively following a disruption.

• Facilitate the conduct of contingency plan testing, training, and exercises.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable - Expertise in contingency planning, including development of business impact analysis, business continuity and disaster recovery program and plans;

• Receptive - Builds coalitions amongst the supported agencies to ensure the continuity of essential services to State of Maine citizens;

• Adept – Able to become the subject matter expert on the essential functions of State Government and the IT backbone that it runs on; and

• Versatile - Highly dynamic individual able to balance competing demands of information security, agency business functions, and risk to the State.

WHAT MAKES THIS JOB UNIQUE?

• Select and work with vendor support and best-in-class automated planning tools to establish and maintain a state resiliency program;

• Improved understanding on all manner of contingency plans including Incident Response, Information System Contingency, Continuity of Operations Plan, Occupant Emergency, and Crisis Communication Plans and planning;

• Work with every department in Maine state government to gain an understanding of their essential business functions and how they deliver essential services to State of Maine citizens; and

• Experience working in state government as part of a large IT enterprise.

WHY WILL YOU LOVE IT HERE?

If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and wants to make the State of Maine resilient in the face of adversity, then MaineIT is where you need to be! With the MaineIT, Information Security Office you can expect:

• Immersion in rapidly evolving issues of state government and the vibe of a fast-moving and growing organization full of opportunity.

• Opportunity to work with talented peers.

• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects.

• Competitive compensation with a benefits package and opportunity to pursue career growth.

• Generous time off for rest, relaxation, and pursuing hobbies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Arts degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) and two years demonstrated experience with contingency planning and conducting a Business Impact Analysis. Four years of direct experience with disaster recovery planning may be used in lieu of a degree. Professional certification a plus (e.g., CBCP). Additionally, strong experience with the backup and recovery of networks and systems is a must.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks(fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (MaineIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. MaineIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent ourC.A.R.E.values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:

• PracticeCustomer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.

• Hold ourselves to a high level ofAccountabilityby being transparent with our stakeholders.

• Maintain an effective level ofResponsivenessby providing timely updates in a proactive manner.

• Strive to provideEmpathydriven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.21% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

  State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

  Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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