Job Location: Chicago, IL
Cook County Offices
Under The President
Administrative Hearings
Auditor
Bureau of Administration
Bureau of Economic Development
Bureau of Finance
Bureau of Human Resources
Bureau of Technology
Facilities
Office of the President
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Business Continuity Program Manager, works with County agencies and departments to identify, develop and implement Continuity of Government (COG) and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), which supports business resiliency objectives for the County. Responsible for day-to-day County business continuity activities. Leverages staff expertise in Technology, Finance and Facilities Management to develop and deliver solutions for Cook County’s operations. Creates and manages project plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, communication plans, risk logs, issues logs, status reports and performance metrics from concept through completion of business continuity projects. Coordinates the efforts of team members and third-party contractors and/or consultants to deliver business continuity solutions that meet requirements. May perform other duties as assigned.
This position is Actively Recruited and At Will.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Three (3) years of work experience as a Business Continuity Analyst or other business continuity professional.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Participation in, or subscription to, at least one Disaster Recovery Management professional organization or publication such as Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ), Business Continuity Institute (BCI), or Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP International)
- Certification as an Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP).
- Experience working in Business Continuity Management for a government entity.
- Project leadership or management experience.
Pursuant to Executive order 2021-1 and cook county’s Mandatory covid-19 Vaccination policy, the selected candidate will be required to either submit PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION OR A REQUEST FOR reasonable ACCOMMODATION prior to the start of employment. please click the following hyperlinks for the full text of executive order 2021-1 and the cook county mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Executive Order 2021-1 Vaccination Policy
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit the required document.
- Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics
Knowledge of business continuity planning concepts, including FEMA’s Continuity of Government and Continuity of Operations guidance and templates. Knowledge of mainframe, midrange and server platforms and networking. Familiarity with power distribution and power back-up systems. Effectively communicates with sponsors, stakeholders and project teams. Skill in time management, prioritization and managing concurrent work assignments. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office particularly, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook. Skill in developing and administering business impact analyses, risk assessments and surveys. Ability to build and develop effective working relationships with both internal and external customers. Ability to initiate activities with limited guidance and operating with ambiguous information. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary Work
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
- This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment – Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)
EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.
NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Social Media Disclaimer
The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan which prohibits employment actions from being influenced by any Political Reasons or Factors for Non-Exempt Positions. The advertisement of this position by any individual does not constitute an offer or promise of employment, promotion, or any other employment action and shall not influence the County’s hiring decision. Cook County officials and employees who become aware of or receive a complaint that involves an allegation of Political Reasons or Factors being considered in the hiring process of Non-Exempt positions are obligated to refer the complaint to the Cook County – Office of the Inspector General. If the Cook County Inspector General sustains allegations of Political Reasons or Factors being considered, Cook County will disqualify the Applicant or Candidate from consideration for employment and disciplinary action will be imposed on any involved Cook County employees, if applicable.
Job Posting
Sep 27, 2022, 8:18:47 AM
Organization
Offices Under the President
Submit CV To All Data Science Job Consultants Across United States For Free