Emergency Management Specialist (Temporary)

OSHR Temporary Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OSHR Temporary Solutions seeks an Emergency Management Specialist to develop and implement business continuity and continuity of operations plans, coordinating with DHHS and DIT to ensure robust recovery strategies. The role focuses on standardizing processes, forecasting needs, and testing responses to crises.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least one year in emergency management or related fields, with opportunities for professional growth within North Carolina state

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of progressively responsible emergency management experience or equivalent training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify as specified in the guide.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate division central office activities to enhance and standardize business continuity processes.
• Provide COOP review, analysis, and documentation.
• Develop and evaluate BC/IT recovery plans and strategies.
• Coordinate disaster recovery testing with ITD contacts.
• Liaise with state-wide entities and facility leaders to ensure continuity.
• Identify gaps in BCP/COOP and suggest improvements.
• Review projects through life cycle for continuity considerations.
• Provide management with reports and recommendations.

Skills

Emergency management

Disaster recovery

Business continuity

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency Office of State Human Resources Division Temporary Solutions Job Classification Title Emergency Management Specialist (S) Position Number Grade NC16 About Us

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.

Description of Work Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences 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. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 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 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 primary purpose of the Business Continuity Partner (BCP) Coordinator position is to develop divisional Business Continuity and Continuity of Operations Plans as well as facilitate disaster recovery testing.

Job responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate division central office activities toward in 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.
• Identify central office and division-wide gaps in BCP\COOP.
• Assist in reviewing projects and systems throughout all phases of their life cycle.
• Continually review plans to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide reports and recommendations to management.
• Stay informed of changes to the IT environment via incident and change management.
• Adopt privacy and security policies, standards and process documentation updates.
• Create and administer BC/DR Training and awareness.
• Ensure recovery and reconstitution operations reflect mission and business priorities, recovery point/time and reconstitution objectives.
• Recommend recovery strategies and options.
• Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication.
• Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk.
• Facilitate and support the execution of the plans at the time of a crisis event.

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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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