Program Manager, Codes & Standards.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) seeks a Program Manager - Codes & Standards to guide building code deployment for new construction and major retrofits under building decarbonization initiatives. You will manage contracts with vendors and grantees, engage with public and private stakeholders, and report on goals and budgets.

You will lead design and delivery across building energy code programs, oversee federal awards, and contribute to statewide decarbonization strategies, including HB 22-1362

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of professional experience.
• Knowledge about energy and/or building energy issues in Colorado strongly preferred.
• Background in grant management, administration, policy or reporting.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.
• Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Colorado Energy Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and administration of Energy Code Adoption & Enforcement Grant Program.
• Coordinate federal funding awards program design, implementation, and reporting.
• Assist with development of updated building energy codes.
• Assist with development and implementation of Building Decarbonization Enterprise Fund programs.
• Assist with development and implementation of federally-funded pilot programs for building decarbonization.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time mgmt

Analytical

Interpersonal

Initiative

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

Department Information

This 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. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible 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 State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All . Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110 . Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources .

Description Of Job

Starting Salary: $70,012.80 - $90,001.60 Annually

• This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.

Colorado has established statewide emission targets to reduce GHG emissions based on the levels that existed in 2005, including a 26% reduction by 2025, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a 100% reduction by 2050. The built environment is a top source of greenhouse gas emissions, and while CEO has worked on building energy efficiency for years, we are significantly expanding our focus on building decarbonization, including through developing and implementing stronger statewide minimum energy codes and launching market transformation initiatives to stimulate and lower the costs of building electrification and energy efficiency to reduce emissions.

This position presents an opportunity to guide key building stakeholders in reducing their building-related emissions and to gain experience in developing pioneering public private partnerships. The Program Manager - Codes & Standards will support programming across the Building Decarbonization teams’ Codes and Standards programs, including on deployment of building energy codes for new construction and major retrofits of existing buildings and delivering innovative programming to commercial and multifamily buildings covered under the Building Performance Colorado program.

This position will work to support deployment of building energy codes as laid out under House Bill 22-1362 , which set forth new state requirements for building energy code development, funding as well as requirements for local adoption. This position will lead all aspects of program design and delivery including developing and administering contracts with third-party vendors and grantees, engaging with key public and private sector building sector stakeholders, reporting on goals and metrics, monitoring relevant clean energy policy, and providing timely budget evaluation and program analysis. The Program Manager - Codes & Standards will also have the opportunity to support other programmatic initiatives to support Colorado building decarbonization, including the development and delivery of programming funded by the Building Decarbonization Enterprise Fund and federally funded building decarbonization pilot programs. This position will report to the Associate Director for Building Decarbonization.

General Duties And Responsibilities

Program Management

• Provide creativity and guidance on some of Colorado’s most critical and innovative emerging building policy initiatives.
• Lead management and administration of CEO’s Energy Code Adoption & Enforcement Grant Program including tracking and reporting local government compliance with the state’s minimum building energy codes.
• Lead implementation of federal funding awards (as applicable) intended to drive adoption and implementation of advanced building codes, including program design, implementation, and reporting.
• Assist with the development of updated building energy codes and administration of the state’s Energy Code Board, which is the body that develops new statewide building energy codes for Colorado.
• Assist with development and implementation of building decarbonization programs funded under the Building Decarbonization Enterprise Fund.
• Assist with development and implementation of a new federally-funded pilot program providing technical assistance on building decarbonization to small- and medium-sized commercial buildings.
• Perform program administration responsibilities including procurement, vendor or grantee invoicing and reporting, and budget management, and ensure successful achievement of program objectives.
• Collaboratively manage and maintain positive external relationships with program stakeholders, private sector partners, and other external influencers.
• Participate in building, utility, or other stakeholder group meetings.
• Work with CEO communications staff to prepare collateral resources that support program recruitment and technical assistance, outreach, and educational activities including newsletters, presentations, networking, and collaboration with internal and external resources.

Research & Reporting

• Help develop, monitor, and report on progress toward program operational measures and g oals.
• Participate in the evaluation of program outcomes and propose changes to the Unit Director for program improvements and to support the annual strategic planning process.
• Assist in the research and development of leading building policy and legislative activities.
• Help promote data-driven decision making through the collection and utilization of program data
• Support research projects, including the development of strategic work plans, scopes of work, project deliverables, and corresponding state and federal budgets.

Cross-team Collaboration

Support Initiatives Across The Building Decarbonization Unit Including

• Coordinate closely with the Building Decarbonization Unit programs to ensure cohesive communication and engagement strategies are utilized.
• Maintain working understanding of federal and statewide building decarbonization programs and financing available to support comprehensive deployment of resources.
• Work alongside the Commercial Programs team within Building Decarbonization to ensure unit‑wide program success and assist with other Codes & Standards program administrative tasks as needed.
• Support implementation of technical and finance programs to support the small-medium building market.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Three years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field ( public administration, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, et.) and two years of professional experience.
• Knowledge about energy and/or building energy issues in Colorado strongly preferred.
• Background in grant management, administration, policy or reporting.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.
• Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Colorado Energy Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of building energy code development, policy, adoption and implementation.
• Previous work with local governments.
• Previous work administering and reporting on federal grants.
• Experience with clean energy financing.
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion for affecting positive change in Colorado’s building sector.

Supplemental Information

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

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Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.