Director of Building Decarbonization

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. 

Buildings are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas pollution in the State of Colorado and generate $7 billion in annual energy costs for households and businesses. The Director of Building Decarbonization will lead CEO’s strategy and mentor a high performing team that works to decarbonize the building sector through efficiency and electrification to save consumers money and meet our state’s climate goals. The Building Decarbonization team engages in both regulatory work and market development, including building codes, benchmarking, building performance standards, affordable housing, residential rebates, as well as providing technical assistance to local governments. Moving forward the Director will also collaborate closely with the Weatherization Assistance Program and Colorado Solar for All program. 

Day to day responsibilities include engaging with and leveraging industry stakeholders, conceptualizing and designing market transformation initiatives, and implementing programs that effectively address barriers to sector decarbonization. In addition, the Director represents CEO in regional and national conversations on building decarbonization. Candidates must have extensive experience developing and managing teams, leading high-profile and complex projects and programs, knowledgeable about building decarbonization policy, able to demonstrate success in securing and implementing funding for new programs, and communicative and easy to work with. Candidates should be ready to speak about their vision for this team and how it will help the state of Colorado to meet its climate goals. 

Starting Salary Range: $95,000.10 - $130,000.00
*This position is eligible for a hybrid or remote working arrangement. 
Responsibilities:

Personnel Management

• 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.

• Support the team in standing up new and refining existing 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.

• Take steps to create a culture that prioritizes equity/diversity/inclusion (EDI) principles, performance management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Programming Oversight and Planning

• Work with team members, other 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.

• Ensure regular collection of quantitative and  qualitative data including program feedback, regularly evaluate program outcomes, and modify as needed to ensure programs achieve programmatic goals and remain responsive to the needs of partners and participants. 

• Manage the team’s budget, ensure accurate accounting for projects and programs, and approve program expenditures, contracts, and purchase orders.

• Ensure program compliance with state and federal grant requirements including Build America Buy America, Davis-Bacon, Justice40 and required reporting, Colorado Revised Statutes, CEO policies and procedures including Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and accessibility, and the Governor’s office employee handbook.

• On an annual basis, work with the Managing Director for Programs, Deputy Director, and Operations staff to lead the team’s annual planning and budgeting process.  

Collaboration with Other Units

• Work closely with directors and staff from other CEO teams on planning, launch, and continuous improvement of program offerings and support resources and activities, including coordination on implementation of federal grants

• Meet regularly with CEO’s Leadership, including other Directors, to provide input and recommendations on office-wide priorities and opportunities for collaboration.

• Work with policy staff to design and implement regulatory strategies to achieve the team’s and CEO’s broader goals and and 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.

• Oversee the program’s stakeholder and customer outreach opportunities to enhance and promote program offerings. Collaborate with communications staff to develop targeted strategies, resources and materials that are supportive of accessibility goals where appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience managing teams, with experience managing supervisors preferred.

• At least 5 years of experience in the commercial building energy sector, with experience developing, managing, and refining programs strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of building decarbonization policies and technologies including electrification, advanced energy codes

• Experience procuring and managing consultants and contracts

• Excellent people skills and proven success leading a team

• Strong time management and organizational skills 

• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with federal funding and grantmaking

• Preferred experience working with stakeholder groups, including local governments and utilities

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: 

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Medical and dental plans

• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

• Choice of 2 retirement plans

• 401K and 457 plans

• State paid Short Term Disability coverage

• Additional optional life and disability plans

• Credit Union Membership

• RTD pass

• 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 gov_hr@state.co.us.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.