Description

Business Impact & Continuity Specialist (Administrative Specialist 4)

SALARY:
The salary range for this position is $79,098.16 to $123,272.27 for Schedule A, and $79,098.16 to$117,108.66 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

Description:

If another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment’s closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.
 

                                               The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The New Jersey Courts are seeking a highly skilled Business Impact & Continuity Specialist to lead the Judiciary’sBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) program. The position would ensure operationalresilience across all divisions and vicinages. This role is responsible for identifying critical functions, assessing risks andinterdependencies, and implementing strategies to maintain uninterrupted court operations.

REMOTE WORK:
The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example of Duties:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the BIA/COOP program.
• Identify critical functions, operational risks, and interdependencies; establish recovery priorities and timelines.
• Evaluate case management systems and recommend improvements to enhance resilience.
• Develop policies, procedures, and metrics to measure continuity readiness.
• Design and deliver training, workshops, and exercises to test organizational preparedness.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate continuity planning.
• Support health, safety, and workplace risk initiatives, including ergonomic evaluations, as needed.
• Statewide travel is required; a vehicle will be provided in accordance with the Judiciary’s Travel Policy.
• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience, two of which shall be in business continuity, emergency management, risk management, or a closely related field. This experience must include demonstrated hands-on involvement in conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIA), supporting or leading Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning, and contributing to the development, implementation, and maintenance of continuity strategies within a complex organizational environment.

• Experience in business impact analysis, business continuity, or risk management will be required.
• Knowledge of BIA methodologies, risk assessment, and continuity frameworks is preferred.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Certifications preferred: Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI), or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.

A law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of experience.

Note: A master’s degree or a law degree from an accredited college or university, may be used as a substitution, not both.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.(See https://naces.org/members/)

Supplemental Information:

Driver's License:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of avehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will betaken as a result of this information.

Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

HOW TO APPLY:
The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

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The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer