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How much do disaster recovery manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for disaster recovery manager in California is $40.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.62 and $47.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a disaster recovery manager do?

As a disaster recovery manager, you prepare and implement procedures in the event of a security breach. You create disaster recovery plans for a business to ensure the integrity of data, assets, databases, information systems, and technology. You analyze vulnerabilities within current information systems, perform an audit, and provide protection with backup systems. You manage contracts with third-party vendors and develop and assist in the training and documentation of disaster procedures for the company. You work with the IT department to evaluate risk analysis and follow through on recovery plans. As a disaster recovery manager, you also create goals in data recovery and monitor the department to ensure the completion of those goals.

What does a disaster recovery manager do?

A Disaster Recovery Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining plans to ensure that an organization can recover and continue operations after disruptive events such as natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or other emergencies. They coordinate risk assessments, create response strategies, and regularly test recovery procedures to minimize downtime and data loss. Their role involves working closely with IT, security, and business continuity teams to ensure all critical systems and data can be quickly restored in the event of a disaster.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disaster recovery manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disaster Recovery Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, business continuity planning, and IT infrastructure, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with disaster recovery software, backup solutions, cloud platforms, and certifications like Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is often required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help you coordinate response teams and manage crises effectively. These skills and qualities ensure organizations can quickly recover from disruptions, minimize downtime, and protect critical assets.

What are some typical challenges disaster recovery managers face when coordinating response efforts across multiple departments?

Disaster Recovery Managers often encounter challenges in aligning the response strategies of different departments, as each may have unique priorities and workflows. Effective communication and clear documentation are critical to ensure everyone understands their roles during a crisis. Additionally, balancing the need for rapid response with thorough risk assessment can be difficult, requiring strong organizational and leadership skills. Regular cross-departmental training and drills help build trust and streamline collaboration, making it easier to manage these challenges during actual recovery events.

What is the difference between Disaster Recovery Manager vs Business Continuity Planner?

Disaster Recovery ManagerBusiness Continuity Planner
Focuses on restoring IT systems and infrastructure after a disasterDevelops plans to ensure overall business operations continue during disruptions
Requires certifications like CISSP, CISA, or DR-specific trainingOften holds certifications like CBCP or BCM certifications
Works primarily in IT, technology, and data centersWorks across various departments including operations, HR, and management
Involved in technical recovery strategies and disaster responseFocuses on organizational resilience and business impact analysis

The Disaster Recovery Manager concentrates on restoring IT systems after a disaster, while the Business Continuity Planner develops comprehensive plans to keep all business functions operational during disruptions. Both roles require overlapping certifications and often collaborate to ensure organizational resilience.

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Infographic showing various Disaster Recovery Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,247 per year, or $41 per hour.

Disaster Recovery Event and Incident Report Supervisor

California Correctional Health Care Services

Elk Grove, CA • On-site

$8.5K - $11K/mo

Full-time

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Job description

Effective July 1, 2025 in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 01 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 30, 2027 . Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
CCHCS seeks to fill a Limited Term / Full Time Information Technology Supervisor II position in the Information Security Office. This position is in the Information Technology Services Division, which deploys the information technology infrastructure and clinical information technology systems that enable the Department's clinical staff to provide a constitutional level of access to care for our patients. Information technology support ensures California Correctional Health Care Services operates seamlessly, delivering consistent, cost-effective, reliable, accessible and secure services that support clinical and administrative programs; customers, including the patients, and business communities.
Under the general direction of the Chief Information Security Officer / Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Supervisor II serves as the Disaster Recovery, Event and Incident Report Supervisor and has significant responsibility for providing direction and oversight related to the Information Security Office. The supervisor is responsible for the indirect management and oversight of the Department's information security program ensuring protection of California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) information assets and compliance with State information security policies, standards, and procedures. The supervisor has authority for formulating, recommending, and implementing information security policies, principles, and guidelines that help to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, reliability, and appropriate use of the Department's information assets in coordination with team members from the Office of Information Security and the Chief Information Security Officer. The incumbent must maintain confidentiality of information acquired while performing job duties, demonstrate ethical behavior and work cooperatively with others. Travel to institutions and after-hours support may be required due to operational needs.
This advertisement is for Information Technology Supervisor II position located at Headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-130-1404-973.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.
This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
About the location - Headquarters, Elk Grove
Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. You will enjoy working at our campus-style office complex with free parking, and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.
5% Travel is required to institution.
The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-526005
Position #(s):
042-130-1404-973
Working Title:
Disaster Recovery Event and Incident Report Supervisor
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR II $8,504.00 - $11,395.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.
Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.
Special Requirements
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ's with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQ's, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist .
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/10/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Classification and Pay - Mail
Attn: A. Munar JC# 526005
Classification and Pay
P.O. Box 588500, D-1, Personnel
Elk Grove , CA 95758
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Classification and Pay - Drop Off
ATTN: A. Munar JC# 526005
8280 Longleaf Drive, Bldg. D-1, Suite 101
Elk Grove , CA 95758
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: Analytical procedures and methods; the functions of California State Government, including the principles, practices, and policies of the California Office of Information Security and Privacy Protection; the development of security policies and procedures, security awareness programs, business continuity, disaster recovery plans, and operational recovery plans. Knowledge of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 framework.
Ability to: Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of management and the user community; develop clear, accurate, concise reports, correspondence, issue papers, memorandums, and other types of written communication to document security concerns and decisions; present such reports before IT management; network and interface effectively with business and technical personnel and communicate clearly to groups with multiple levels of IT knowledge; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; provide technical guidance for lower-level staff and State contractors/consultants; and apply technical knowledge effectively.
Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to act independently with flexibility and tact; Attainment of one or more of the reputable certifications, (i.e., Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator [MCSA], Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor [CISA], Certified Internal Auditor [CIA]).
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/ , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/ .
Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/personnel-management/merit-system-principles-an-overview/ .
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