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Job Description: DR Architect/ Contractor (Posted June 2008)
Location: Rancho Bernardo, CA (local candidates preferred)
Comp: Hourly rate, based on experience
Length of contract: July 2008 - February 2009

Requirements:
- BA Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- CBCP certification highly preferred
- Seeking an IT savvy applications professional
- Seeking a high level BC/DR consultant with minimum of 8+ years in both IT and BC/DR
- Previous consulting experience required.
- Consultant should have a good level of comfort working with IT and reviewing the application, server and electronic data aspects of the recovery plans.

Project: Create an IT Run Book for the Mission Critical Applications 4.

Primary tasks:
- Limited scope IT centric Business Impact "review"
- Limited scope IT centric Risk "review"
- Generate BCM based application recovery plans. (Majority of the time will be required here)
- Develop and facilitate table top exercises. (Successful Table Top Exercises are the trigger to sign off the engagement)

BC Management  - Job Order #1821

To apply to this position or for additional information, please contact Alicia Stevens at (714) 843-5470 or astevens@bcmanagement.com.

Job Description:    DR Coordinator (posted June 08)

Company:             Insurance Company of the West

Department:          Infrastructure & Operations

FLSA Status:          Non exempt

 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To serve as the key IT person for all Disaster Recovery activities.  Coordinate development of advance arrangements and procedures at recovery location(s) to ensure an effective response to a disaster so that critical business functions can be resumed within defined time frames (RTO’s & RPO’s).  Ensure all phases of the recovery process are addressed, including initial and emergency response and the successful return to normal operations.  Formalize, standardize and develop Disaster Recovery plans and procedures for the Data Center.   Conduct multiple exercises (e.g., tabletop, walkthrough and physical exercises) throughout the year to test and prepare for a real disaster in which the Production Data Center would need to recover.  Act as the liaison between IT and the Business Continuity team to ensure IT recovery strategies line up with Business Recovery strategies. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Plan and organize recovery test plans, review meetings, create agendas, minutes and track follow up requirements.
  2. Drive the development of Disaster Recovery plans and procedures for the Data Center and provide regular status updates to management.
  3. Formalize and standardize the disaster recovery planning process, including forecasting and tracking mechanisms, across all business units, to facilitate timely accommodation of future recovery requirements and improvement opportunities
  4. Analyze environmental and equipment configurations and recommend disaster avoidance measures and improved backup capabilities and redundancies.
  5. Conduct recovery specific tabletop simulations for IT and business recovery team members.
  6. Coordinate and facilitate all Disaster Recovery test activities.  Collaborate with key business units, external business partners and key IT staff members for the purpose of planning, directing, controlling and maintaining an effective test plan and procedures.
  7. Document the results of all tests and exercises.  Identify and implement recommended enhancements.
  8. Provide 24 x 7 on call support for any emergency which may require activation of all or part of the Disaster Recovery plans.  In the event that activation is required, serve as a liaison between the Crisis Management Team and the Disaster Recovery teams.
  9. Assess the Disaster Recovery implications of proposed technological or organization changes and coordinate any revisions to existing Disaster Recovery plans or procedures necessitated by such changes.
  10. Manage electronic access to and hard copy distribution of the Disaster Recovery plans and procedures.
  11. Ensure that all personnel with specific Disaster Recovery responsibilities are adequately trained to fulfill those responsibilities and that all employees are familiar with the relevant provisions of the current Disaster Recovery plan.
  12. Serve as the key IT liaison to the Business Continuity team, ensuring that IT technologies and processes support all key continuity requirements in addition to Data Center recovery.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  A minimum of two years in a Disaster Recovery role is also required. 

Excellent knowledge of IT Infrastructure, Disaster Recovery technology products and vendors is required. 

Good project management skills are required with proficiency in project management software.  Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills are required with some knowledge of Vision and PowerPoint. 

Experience in using the Strohl LDRPS online tool is desired, but not required. 

Ability to multitask is essential and must possess strong process orientation. 

Excellent people skills and the ability to be a team player are essential. 

A Minimum of 5 years experience in Data Center environment is required

LANGUAGE SKILLS  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, or procedure manuals and to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals and to write reports, business correspondence, or procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

REASONING ABILITY  

Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however on the data center floor it can be quite noisy. 

This position requires more than 80% computer use. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  

Certifications in this field can be part of the career and training path. 

NEXT STEP IN CAREER PATH  

Disaster Recovery Manager 

This description is a general statement of essential job functions and responsibilities. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. 

For information please contact Brian McLaughlin at 858-350-2418 or bmclaughlin@icwgroup.com

Job Description:

Job Code:

4561 - Project Manager  (Posted May 2008)

Company/Division:

Auto Club of Southern California - Administrative Services

Location:

Costa Mesa CA US 92626

Job Type:

Full Time

Career Level:

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Job Summary:

The Road to Success Starts Here!

The Automobile Club of Southern California is seeking career-minded individuals for our Business Continuity Planner opportunity in Costa Mesa.  Applicants should be a seasoned project manager who can help advance the Auto Club’s Business Continuity Program and enhance its recovery capability.

 

Job Description:

·Lead cross-functional, multi-location teams of employees and vendors in support of business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management projects of varying size and complexity to effective resource utilization and allocation.

·         Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. Apply project management techniques and develop project plans, outlining objectives, scope, and deliverables.

·         Conduct meetings, facilitate open discussions and consult subject matter experts within affected area(s).

·         Collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees to identify risks and develop solutions. Implement industry best practices for business continuity planning.

·         Lead business units in the development, update and exercise of business continuity plans. Identify, document and provide feedback on critical departmental processes and resource requirements.

·         Analyze the feasibility of department relocation plans based on BC guidelines and resources. Provide guidance and coordinate the efforts of information systems staff members in the development of business recovery support solutions.

·         Maintain a high level of awareness of Business Continuity related technologies, standards, processes and procedures and best practices.

·         Develop, implement and administer plans, policies, techniques, and service for the recovery and continuity of business operations.

·         Conduct research and analysis to assess areas of business disruption risk.

 

 

Job Requirements:

Successful candidates have:

·         Four year college degree in business, computer science or equivalent.

·         At least 5 years of project management experience at a Fortune 1000 company.

·         Demonstrated knowledge and experience in accordance with the professional practices for business continuity planners.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills along with significant presentation (public speaking) experience.

·         Excellent project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Proven ability to produce recommendations and proposals, and a demonstrated ability to handle effective negotiations.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project software.

·         Must posses high degree of business acumen.

·         Ability to interface with managers and staff at all levels.

·         Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner with minimal supervision.

·         3-5 years experience developing and exercising business continuity plans preferred.

·         Certification as a business continuity professional (CBCP) and/or project management professional (PMP) is preferred.

 

Who We Are / What We Do:

The Club is more than roadside assistance. We are there for our members when they need a vacation, insurance, car buying assistance, maps and TourBook® guides, skilled auto repair and maintenance, highway safety tips and so much more. Our 106 year legacy of service means hundreds of career opportunities for you.

  • Over 8 million members
  • More than 9,000 employees
  • Over 110 locations

 

Benefits:

The Best for Now and the Future

As an Auto Club employee, you will be part of a world-class team. Hourly and full-time positions at the Auto Club in Southern California offer a variety of benefits and compensation. Depending on the position, employee benefits may include:

  • Paid vacation
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits plans and life insurance
  • Holiday pay (10 holidays)
  • Employee Development and Training
  • Excellent advancement opportunities
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) eligibility and matching
  • Pension plan
  • Employee credit union

For more information or to apply online, go to: 

https://autoclub.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=4561&lcid=en-US

 

Job Description

 

Company: Telecommunications - BC Management, Job Order# 1780 (recruiter)

Job Title: Senior Manager Safety (Posted April 08)

Position Type: Full time/ Permanent  

Location: Bellevue, WA (local candidates preferred and non local candidates will be considered)

Salary range: 81K - 125K (DOE) Bonus: eligibility of up to 20%

As Senior Manager of Safety, Health and Environmental (HSE), this person will lead and manage the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) function across the organization.

•           This candidate will provide vision, strategic development, management and governance of all aspects of the organization’s Safety program, including risk assessment, mitigation, compliance assurance, continuous improvement, development and implementation of best practices.  

•           This candidate will be required to negotiate time and gain commitment from business functions to ensure resources are available for plan development and maintenance. 

•           This candidate will have a strong business acumen and business support focus and understanding. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

1.         Engages senior management and other stakeholders and effectively and visibly leads a proactive Safety culture across the organization.

2.         Develops and implements systems, policies and procedures that comply with all governmental regulations including local, state and federal OSHA and EPA rules.  

3.         Builds a robust Safety Program that is scalable and can be embraced within the organization’s culture.

4.         Anticipates emerging regulations and assesses potential impacts and positions may need to adopt, in response to the pending changes.  

5.         Prepares, manages and controls annual capital and expense budgets related to Safety matters. 

6.         Develop and mentor direct reports.  Provide leadership, guidance and coaching to staff in a culturing and nurturing manner while valuing the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of each member of the team. 

7.         Assures processes are in place to audit site compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company Safety requirements and helps drive development and implementation of appropriate and timely corrective actions.

8.         Determines, develops, tracks and communicates Safety metrics to appropriate leadership representation.  Determine gaps and improvements necessary and develops remedial actions.

9.         Develops and deploys Safety training strategy and plan covering Safety awareness and training for all employees, and evaluates effectiveness of training efforts.

10.        Represents the company on all external Safety regulatory matters, recordkeeping and filings.

11.        Works with Risk Management, Human Resources, Legal and other internal stakeholders to reduce the incidence and costs of injuries, occupational health claims, environmental excursions and other incidents.            

 Discretion and Independent Judgment

1.         The organization’s program represents a program for which has been recognized by executive leadership to be important to the overall well being of the company. As a function of high importance and organizational visibility with broad cross functional interaction, it is essential that the person in this position exercise a high degree of discretion in designing, selling and implementing the organization’s program in a manner best suited to succeed within the organization’s business priorities, operating philosophy, and culture.

2.         Must be adept at crafting and adjusting Program processes that best "fit" into a transitional business environment which values an entrepreneurial spirit yet has grown to a point that it increasingly recognizes the need for institutional programs such as the organization’s safety program. Organizational fitness, perceptibility and sensitivity will be of paramount importance particularly when dealing with the entrepreneurially focused segments of the business population that are not experienced with programs and processes of this nature. This person must also be able to assimilate the program into a diverse range of functional departments and be able to relate to their unique business priorities. Garnering the support of each of the affected business functions is essential to the overall success of the organization’s program.

3.         The organization’s program is a distributed work effort that will require representatives from the affected business functions to assume functional responsibility for their respective safety activities.  This will represent an added responsibility beyond their primary job responsibilities. This individual will need to use their leadership skills to ensure their staff/team uses project management and interpersonal skills as a communicator, collaborator, motivator and negotiator to achieve results through people who do not report directly to the office.  

Management Authority

1.         Interviewing, selecting and training employees

2.         Planning and controlling budget expenditures

3.         Is accountable for the work of a recognized organizational unit

4.         Determining and securing the resources and materials needed to perform the work of the unit

 Education and Experience

1.         BS degree in Occupational Safety Management, Environmental Science, Safety or Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry; Master of Science degree is desirable.

2.         At least 10 years of environmental and safety management experience including line responsibility for environmental and safety compliance.  Experience in the construction industry preferred.

3.         Demonstrated leadership attributes with a minimum of five years in a leadership capacity with proven experience in developing and implementing strategic, company-wide safety, health and environmental programs.

4.         Professional certification(s) highly desired.

5.         4 year college degree preferred.  Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Environmental/Physical Demands

Travel required.  Extensive PC utilization.

To apply, please visit www.bcmanagement.com  and apply to Job Order# 1780.  For further questions, please contact Diana White at dwhite@bcmanagement.com

BC Management, Inc. a professional, executive search firm, has developed a name for itself as the premier placement agency for business continuity, information security, and emergency management professionals. We are a partner of the DRI International and a valuable resource for professionals seeking assistance when looking to hire qualified candidates or find new careers. We maintain a high standard of ethics in addition to taking the time to develop lasting relationships with our clients and candidates. Our experienced team regularly attends conferences and association meetings, and conducts extensive research on changing events within the industry. This includes an annual salary survey, which is posted on www.bcmanagement.com for review. We look forward to meeting you at one of the conferences!

 

 

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