Risk Management and Business Continuity Specialist #0716-26

Working title:

Risk Management and Business
Continuity Specialist
Class title:
Program Specialist V
Posting No.: 0716-26
Opening Date:
July 21, 2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location:

Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701
Class Code: 1574PA
FLSA:
Non-exempt
EEO:
Professionals
Salary Group/Salary: B21/$70,000.08 - $87,046.08
Division:
Administration
Number of positions: 1

Performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance for facilities operations programs withinthe Administration Facilities Operations department and reports directly to the Facilities Operations Manager. Work includes performing facilities operations work for several facility operational functions, including planning, developing, and implementing risk management and business continuity programs; developing business continuity and crisis and incident management strategies and procedures; and conducting risk management reviews.

Provides consultative services and technical assistance to program staff and applicable government agencies. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Performs facilities operations work that intersects directly with risk management and business continuity programs such as implementing and monitoring facility operations,safety,and security systems.
• Consults with public and private agencies impacted by or involved in the programs to resolve problems, identify training needs, and discuss program effectiveness.
• Analyzes performance data to help ensure compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules; and recommends corrective action(s) as needed.
• Analyzes legislation to develop recommendations for policy in programmatic issues relating to the implementation, improvement, and/or expansion or reduction of program funding.
• Analyzes the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
• Develops program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• Oversees the preparation of status reports and studies.
• Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to risk management and business continuity.
• Consults and provides technical assistance for the agency risk management program by:
  • Assisting with the development and evaluation of risk management and loss control programs and guidelines to minimize risk exposures.
  • Evaluat in g loss avoidance, prevention, reduction, retention, transfer, and control assessments for risk management programs, and ensuring risk management programs are consistent with agency objectives and goals.