The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. We do this by developing and implementing highly impactful policies and programs, establishing Colorado as a leading state for climate action. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us! We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The Director of Local Government Climate Solutions will lead a team of professionals that support local action toward meeting Colorados greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Director will support several existing staff and programs, as well as develop and implement the Local Government Climate Action Accelerator which was recently awarded $70M in competitive funds from the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Program. The Accelerator will be a two-part program offering that provides grants to support local government policy adoption in the areas of transportation, buildings, land use, and waste, and equity-focused incentive grants to support local project implementation. This is a new team at CEO, bringing together new hires, including some that will be embedded in other state agencies but working on CEO programs, and existing staff that work on programs that serve local governments. The team will need to work closely with other CEO teams that support local governments including Transportation, Strategic Initiatives and Finance, and Building Decarbonization.
The expectations for local government climate action in Colorado and nationally are high, and candidates for this position should have extensive experience managing teams and mentoring supervisors and team members to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Candidates should have experience designing and launching new programming, and given the accelerated nature of the program, experience using data and participant feedback to refine programming for maximum impact. Candidates should also have experience working with a variety of stakeholders and managing competing policy and programmatic objectives. This position will lead a dynamic team, develop and implement brand new programs, track and report on program outcomes, and remain in compliance with federal regulations.
Starting Salary Range: $95,000.10 – $130,000.00
- This position is eligible for a hybrid or remote working arrangement.
Personnel Management
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Hire and organize a new team, incorporating existing CEO staff and leading additional hiring, fostering a collaborative, supportive environment in which employees are valued and effective, and working toward attainment of CEOs mission
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Supervise and mentor team supervisors and other direct reports, support ongoing training and professional development for all team members, and assist in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
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Assist the team in standing up new program offerings and developing related resources, working collaboratively to overcome barriers, responding to the changing needs of partners and participants, and refining programs and resources as needed.
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Take steps to create a culture of performance management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Programming Planning and Oversight
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Work with team members, CEO teams, state agencies, and stakeholders to plan for launch and administration of all programs, ensure effective and efficient procurement and contracting, and establish formal and informal partner relationships needed for successful implementation.
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Develop and maintain strong working relationships with sister agencies in which new hires are embedded, ensuring these staff maintain a strong connection to CEO and other team members, while being supported by sister agencies.
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Manage the teams budget, ensure accurate accounting for projects and programs, and approve program expenditures, contracts, and purchase orders.
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Ensure program compliance with state and federal grant requirements including Build America Buy America, Davis-Bacon, and required reporting, Colorado Revised Statutes, CEO policies and procedures, and the Governors office employee handbook.
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On an annual basis, work with the Managing Director for Programs, Deputy Director, and Operations staff to lead the teams annual planning and budgeting process.
Collaboration with Other Units and Stakeholders
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Work closely with directors and staff from other CEO teams on planning, launch, and continuous improvement of program offerings and support resources and activities.
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Meet regularly with CEOs Leadership, including other Directors, to provide input and recommendations on office-wide priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
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Lead on high profile projects and initiatives including, not not limited to, legislative and regulatory strategies, and as needed testify, write testimony, and serve as an expert witness.
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Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with industry, local governments, utilities, and community-based organizations, as well as other state agencies.
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
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Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
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Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
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12 paid holidays per year
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Medical and dental plans
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State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
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Choice of 2 retirement plans
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401K and 457 plans
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State paid Short Term Disability coverage
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Additional optional life and disability plans
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Credit Union Membership
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RTD pass
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Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at [email protected].
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.