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Weatherization Contract Specialist

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Weatherization Contract Specialist

Salary

$73,000.20 - $83,000.06 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EFA-WAPContracts-04.30.25

Department

Colorado Energy Office

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Closing Date

5/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

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. CEO develops and implements programming to support that mission and achieve outcomes within Colorado’s energy sectors.

The Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), as part of CEO, helps qualified Coloradans save money, increase comfort, and better their homes and environment through proven energy conservation solutions.These solutions include LED light bulbs, high efficiency furnaces and refrigerators, building shell insulation, and rooftop solar arrays, among others. WAP operates in all 64 Colorado counties and serves Colorado’s diverse population of residents through its local service providers.

CEO currently has an opportunity for a Weatherization Contract Specialist to join the WAP team. The Weatherization Contract Specialist will support the WAP team as described in the duties and responsibilities below.

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.

Description of Job

Starting Salary: $73,000.20 - $83,000.06 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.

+ Lead the creation and execution of all WAP contracts and contract amendments

+ Facilitate subrecipient and vendor budget requests and negotiations with support from WAP leadership and Program Managers

+ Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information using software tools such as Salesforce databases, Google Sheets, and MS Excel

+ Liaise with the CEO Operations team to support federal grant and subrecipient contract closeout requirements, working to ensure accurate and timely completion

+ Work with WAP and Operations teams, to prepare and submit vendor invoices

+ Provide contract management guidance to WAP team, subrecipients, and vendors

+ Maintain excellent working relationships with a variety of contractors including non-profit, county government, federal government, and utility companies

+ Serve as lifecycle project manager of CEO WAP’s annual sub-recipients fiscal monitoring (including vendor procurement)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

+ Assist in creating and revising WAP policies

+ Act as a liaison between the WAP and Operations teams

+ Provide input during WAP strategic planning

+ Adhere to all health and safety policies in the planning and execution of activities

+ Maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

+ Abide by office policies and procedures in a manner that ensures fiscal responsibility and promotes efficient, effective, and elegant government

+ Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and scheduling software applications to prepare correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents

+ Assist other CEO departments in carrying out unit and office wide priorities

+ Participate in and travel, as necessary, to designated events and conferences in support of office programming

+ Perform other duties as requested and required

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

+ Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in contracting and/or procurement

+ Contract lifecycle management experience preferred

+ Experience with the Code of Federal Regulations, particularly 2 CFR 200

+ Strong project management skills

+ Proven ability to independently start and finish tasks with limited supervision

+ Experience with process improvement and process development

+ Dedicated to continuous improvement, desire to learn new skills

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

+ Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

+ Strong financial and numerical skills

+ Strong understanding of accounting, procurement practices, and legal terminology

+ Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner

+ Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills

+ Proficient in the following:

+ Salesforce or similar database software

+ MS Excel/Google Sheets

+ MS Word/Google Docs

+ MS PowerPoint/Google Slides/Canva

+ Google Drive

+ Google Calendar

+ Gmail

+ Google Meet

+ Zoom

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with professional communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills

Supplemental Information

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 [email protected].

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

Colorado's Weatherization Assistance Program is working to improve its hiring process to include a more diverse set of applicants. This short, anonymous survey will help us better understand how our outreach strategies are working. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey! Survey link: https://forms.gle/afSxXu1G5AGTsqGy7

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Did you attach using the upload function both a resume AND cover letter?

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Do you have at least 3 years of experience in a role that includes contracting and/or procurement?

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Do you have experience in project management, including the creation of new systems or processes?

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What interests you most about working for the Colorado Energy Office?

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