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Business Continuity Manager Pay Grade: 617 Location: Central Office Vacancy Announcement Nature Of The Work Office Environment WC 8810 ⬢⬢⬢ Brief Description The Business Continuity Manager is responsible for ensuring that critical operations, resources, and services continue uninterrupted during or after an emergency, disaster, or disruption. This is accomplished by developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive business continuity plans for the BRA, training BRA staff, and developing and performing drills and exercises with BRA Emergency Management staff. The position requires strategic thinking, risk assessment, and coordination across BRA departments to safeguard the BRA's mission-critical functions and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. ⬢⬢⬢ Job Requirements Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business continuity planning, disaster recovery, or emergency management. Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery standards (e.g., ISO 22301, NFPA 1600, NIMS, NIST 800-34). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Preferred: Certifications in business continuity or emergency management (e.g., CBCP, CBCI, MBCP, PMP, or equivalent). Knowledge of the Texas State Office of Risk Management Continuity of Operations Planning Program Experience with risk management tools, business continuity software, or disaster recovery platforms. Knowledge of the water management and environmental sector ⬢⬢⬢ Bachelors Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to earn a Bachelor's degree in the field related to the position and is expected to utilize this level of education during the work day to the benefit of the organization. ⬢⬢⬢ Key Competencies Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively. Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful... Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives. Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications... Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and "bridge building"... Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment. Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward... Demonstrating support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing change management practices; helping others to successfully navigate organizational change. ⬢⬢⬢ STARTING SALARY RANGE: $84,127 and $109,366 annual salary. This is an exempt position. POSTING DATE : April 30, 2025 Open until filled. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. If an offer of employment is extended, all applicants will be subject to a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening and the offer will be contingent on the results. APPLICATION PROCEDURE : All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply Brazos River Authority

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