Program Manager – Local Government Climate Solutions, Land Use

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Job Ttitle: Program Manager – Local Government Climate Solutions, Land Use

Company: State of Colorado


Description: Department InformationThe 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!The Local Government Climate Solutions team is a new team at CEO that supports local action toward meeting Colorado’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. The team’s portfolio includes several existing programs, as well the recently awarded Local Government Climate Action Accelerator (Accelerator) program, funded through the EPA’s 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 position is one of four new program managers, each focused on a specific policy area noted above. The Program Manager for Land Use, while a member of the Local Government Climate Solutions team at CEO, will work very closely with the Division of Local Government (DLG) in the Department of Local Affairs. This arrangement will allow the program manager to support CEO’s critical work on policy adoption and project implementation while working closely with experts in other state agencies to advance thoughtful and coordinated land use policies and programming. Funding for the position is tied to the federal grant which has a period of performance of five years.
The expectations for local government climate action in Colorado and nationally are high, and candidates for this position should have extensive subject matter expertise combined with experience designing and launching new programming. Given the accelerated nature of the Local Government Climate Action Accelerator program, candidates should also have experience using data and participant feedback to refine programming for maximum impact. Finally, since program managers will work closely with local governments and other stakeholders, experience working with a variety of stakeholders and managing competing policy and programmatic objectives is required. CEO is 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.Description of JobStarting Salary: $70,000.06 – $80,000.18 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.Responsibilities:Policy and Program DevelopmentWork with team director and other program staff to develop the Accelerator program framework and design details including overall funding, policy and project grant levels, and strategies to scale requirements and grant amounts appropriately for small and large community applicants, and ensure program complements other programming offered by partner agencies.Develop and refine policies, policy guidance, and eligibility requirements, and contribute to the grant-making process including solicitation, evaluation criteria, and scoring rubrics related to land use policies and implementation projects.Assist in preparing scopes of work, evaluating proposals, and selecting program vendors related to technical support, regional coordination, and best practices development and contribute to a vetted consultant list or consultant pool for program grantees.Work with the Accelerator’s technical vendor to develop program metrics, data tracking strategies, reporting process, and other activities related to tracking the impacts of policy adoption and project implementation related to land use.Help to ensure that the Accelerator is designed to increase program benefits to those living in disproportionately impacted communities.Program AdministrationWork with team members, other CEO teams, state agencies, and stakeholders to plan for launch and administration of the Accelerator, ensure effective and efficient procurement and contracting, and establish strong partner relationships needed for successful implementation.Work with team members and DLG team to conduct in-depth outreach and engagement to solicit interest from local governments in applying to adopt land use related policies via the program, develop land use educational and technical assistance materials for local governments, and lead educational and engagement opportunities such as cohort peer-learning for communities who have adopted or are pursuing similar land use policies and projects.Assist in the grant-making process by reviewing and evaluating applications, making awards and issuing award notifications, and developing scopes of work for project contracting for land use related grants.Administer land use solutions grants for policy adoption and implementation, including regularly engaging with and supporting grantees, reviewing and approving invoices and project deliverables, ensuring successful completion of projects, and managing project close-out.Regularly review quantitative and qualitative data including program metrics and grantee feedback, evaluate program outcomes, and modify the Accelerator as needed to ensure it achieves programmatic goals and remains responsive to the needs of partners and participants.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 Governor’s office employee handbook.On an annual basis, work with the team director and other team members on the annual planning and budgeting process.Collaboration with Other Units and StakeholdersServe as a conduit between DLG, Local Government Climate Solutions team, and other CEO teams to share information, expertise, and policy and program best practices.Work closely with team members and other CEO teams as appropriate on planning, launch, and continuous improvement of program offerings and related resources and activities.Partner with local governments and related stakeholders, utilities, community-based organizations, and others to educate potential applicants about the program, and drive interest and participation.Facilitate a land use solutions cohort among participating local governments for policy and adoption and program implementation.Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMinimum Qualifications:At least 3 years experience in land use or related fields.At least 3 years of experience developing, managing, and refining programs.Strong time management and organizational skills.Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with federal grants and procuring and managing vendors or grantees is strongly preferred.Experience working with local governments is strongly preferred.Preferred experience working with stakeholder groups, including local governments and utilities.Supplemental InformationTo 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 yearMedical and dental plansState paid life insurance policy of $50,000Choice of 2 retirement plans401K and 457 plansState paid Short Term Disability coverageAdditional optional life and disability plansCredit Union MembershipRTD passTraining and professional developmentTo learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: .Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe 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 AccommodationsThe 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 EmploymentApplicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.Please note that each agency’s contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the “Print” icon.01Did you attach the required resume and cover letter?

• Yes
• No

02Do you have at least 3 years of experience in land use or related fields?

• Yes
• No

03Do you have at least 3 years developing, managing, and refining programs?

• Yes
• No

04Do you have experience working with local governments?

• Yes
• No

05Experience working with federal grants and procuring and managing vendors or grantees?

• Yes
• No

06Briefly describe your experience with land use or related fields.07Briefly describe your expertise with developing, managing, and refining programs.08Where did you hear about this role?09What interests you most about working for the Colorado Energy Office?10Please describe how you have prioritized the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in your work in past organizations.

Salary: $70000.06 – 80000.18 per year

Location: Denver, CO

Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 02:45:33 GMT


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