DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY PLANNING (UTRGV EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Posting Number: SRGV5099
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Department: Office of Administrative Support Services
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
Directs, develops and coordinates business continuity plans meant to preserve business operations after a natural disaster or other disruptive event.


Description of Duties:
• Plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of business continuity across the institution, following the five phases of emergency management:
o Prevention: Actions taken to avoid the incident.
o Mitigation: Actions taken to prevent or reduce the cause, impact, and consequences of disasters.
o Preparedness: Planning, training, and educational activities for events that cannot be mitigated.
o Response: Occurs in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
o Recovery: Restoration efforts occur concurrently with regular operations and activities.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations.
• Identifies critical business functions or systems required for operation and proposes backup or recovery plans.
• Develops and oversees testing for the organization’s emergency response plans. Works closely with the Disaster Recovery function to develop plans for protecting the organization’s data assets.
• Assesses vendors to ensure that agreements comply with established business continuity requirements. Coordinates with governmental safety or law enforcement agencies in the emergency planning process.
• Develops and promotes business continuity policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Directs preparation of directives to division or department supervisor outlining policy, program, or operational changes to be implemented.
• Engages in budget-planning and oversight.
• Develops objectives and activities based on unique situations and forecasts.
• Develops short and long-range plans, conceptual designs, budget requirements and documentation.
• Conducts, develops and assesses emergency response and business continuity training programs and effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, and provides training policies, standards, guidelines, and security monitoring processes in relation to general control, privacy regulations, and development and operation of the University’s infrastructure.
• Monitors the formulation and coordination of projects or event specifications, requirements for contracts and proposals, and associated documents.
• Compiles and submits reports as required by management, state, local, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Oversees and participates in the hiring, training, and evaluation of staff.
• Participates in various committees, professional training, industry conferences, and conventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.


Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications:
As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience:
Five (5) years of experience performing closely related duties, including supervisory experience.

Applicant must be a current UTRGV Employee to be eligible for this position.


Preferred Experience:
Applicant currently holds a comparable position at UTRGV.


Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.


Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.


Other:
Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with diverse populations. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate.


Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 06/07/2021
Grant Funded Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non discrimination in it’s education programs and activities, including employment.


Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.


Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.


To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/28811





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