Manager (Building Decarbonization)

Summary

At DRCOG, were not just planning for the future. Were building it. With a five-year $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the EPA, the Denver Regional Council of Governments is launching Decarbonize DRCOG, a groundbreaking initiative that will transform the built environment of the 58 cities and counties that make up the Denver metro area. This effort will cut climate pollution from Denvers built environment by 70% by 2050, boost public health, spark local innovation, and supercharge the economy. Our approach is community-centered and equity-driven, focusing on low-income and disadvantaged neighborhoods to ensure that everyone benefits from clean technology.
Decarbonize DRCOG will:

• Perform whole home retrofits in low-income communities,
• Provide energy advising services and electrification-oriented rebates and incentives to home and business owners,
• Support workforce and industry development,
• Execute a mass market marketing and community engagement campaign, and
• Work with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies.
• For more details, see the linked Factsheet (Download PDF reader) and full Workplan (Download PDF reader).

The Decarbonize DRCOG Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership as well as shaping overarching program, personnel, and financial management. First year priorities are to build the 10-15 person team at DRCOG who will support Decarbonize DRCOG; issue RFPs and select vendors to implement our broad array of programming; guide program development to launch by Q3 2025; and ensure meaningful community engagement throughout. Subsequent years will continue to focus on program and process improvement and growth in strategic partnerships and participation. Decarbonize DRCOG is more than just a programits a movement. We need your experience and entrepreneurial spirit to make this vision a reality. Apply to join us in creating a better, brighter, more sustainable future!
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As the Denver regions premier non-profit employer, DRCOG aims to make life better for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. DRCOGs success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these, and other emerging issues and working collectively to find innovative solutions. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? Wed love to meet you!

Description of Work

• Directs staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Directs the development, implementation, and assessment of strategic initiatives aligned with division objectives, and plans of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions; coordinates activities between multiple teams or functions.
• Oversees the operation and activities of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions which include program and project development, evaluation, and reporting; research and outreach activities; and compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
• Develops and oversees multiple budgets; contracting functions; allocates resources; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, or related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned area on committees and advocacy groups.
• Reviews and approves a variety of records, reports, contracts or other documents; makes decisions or provides recommendations based on findings;
• Serves as an advisor to the organizations executive team.
• Lead strategy, development and implementation of the new, innovative, and regional building decarbonization program, including overseeing staff of 15-20 people and creating strategies to meet overall goals and objectives.
• Build the building decarbonization program from the ground up, including energy advising, rebates, low-income and disadvantaged community building decarbonization, building policy, communications and engagement, and workforce and industry development;
• Manage group budgets and provide fiscal oversight for programs and projects.
• Oversee engagement with the public, stakeholders, and partner agencies, meaningfully incorporating their ideas into program implementation to ensure strategic and equitable program implementation;
• Understanding and responding to the unique needs and challenges faced by low-income and disadvantaged communities in the context of building decarbonization;
• Preparing analyses, providing strategic direction, developing recommendations and assuring overall quality for work products;
• Coach, mentor and support subordinate managers, supervisors and/or other staff.
• Preparing reports, briefing papers, agenda material (memoranda, resolutions, presentations)
• Leading and supporting standing committees and work groups, including the DRCOG Board and the Advisory Board for the Decarbonize DRCOG Program.
• Cultivate, foster and maintain positive working relationships with representatives from agencies and departments, community and business groups, elected officials, and the public to gain their cooperation and support to further DRCOGs interests and objectives.
• Support and model sound human resource management practices within the organization.
• Represent DRCOGs positions, initiatives, perspectives, and interests with other agencies and departments, community and business groups, legislative officials, media, and the public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leadership principles;
• Management principles and practices;
• Strategic planning principles;
• Budgeting principles;
• Fiscal policy and financial management;
• Program development and administration principles and practices;
• Project management principles;
• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building decarbonization, including energy efficiency strategies, managing incentive programs, advanced HVAC systems for reducing carbon emissions, building policy, climate equity and climate justice, Justice40, and workforce development.
• Providing leadership to staff;
• Delegating and prioritizing work;
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, events, and activities;
• Collaboration between organizations and coalition building;
• Developing and administering budgets;
• Analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement;
• Equitable program design;
• Public speaking;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Interpreting analytical reports, summaries, and other related statements;
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Utilize personal computers and common software applications (Microsoft Office environment).
• Prepare credible and understandable written materials;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, governmental and non-governmental agency personnel, elected officials, consultants, and the public;
• Facilitate and lead interagency work groups and committees.
• Prior management of federal grants.
• Proficiency with digital accessibility, including techniques and best practices for writing, presenting, remote meetings, document creation, and the design, development, and testing of data-centric embeddable and exportable graphics.

Education and Experience

https://www.drcog.org/sites/default/files/acc/HR-BR-BENEFITS-EN-ACC-85X11-24-05-03-V1.pdf (Download PDF reader)