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Program Manager - Local Government Climate Solutions

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Program Manager - Local Government Climate Solutions

Salary

$70,000.06 - $80,000.18 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EFA-LocalGovtPM-06.02.25

Department

Colorado Energy Office

Opening Date

06/02/2025

Closing Date

6/18/2025 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. 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 section at CEO that supports local action toward meeting Colorado’s greenhouse gas reduction targets. The team’s portfolio includes several existing programs, with a present focus on launching a new $50 million grant program. The Local Implementation, Mitigation, and Policy Action (Local IMPACT) Accelerator grant program is funded through the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Program. The Accelerator will fund local policy adoption (and related action) in four categories: Buildings, Land Use, Transportation, Waste. This position is one of several grant program managers, each supporting the Accelerator with grant management, program development and policy area expertise. Specific knowledge of transportation and land use policies and actions, especially those that support emissions reductions, is beneficial and preferred. Funding for the position is tied to the federal grant which has a period of performance of approximately four years from the date of hire, through October 2029.

The expectations for local government climate action in Colorado and nationally are high, and the ideal candidates for this position would have experience launching new programming and managing grants. Given the nature of the 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 highly desirable. 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.

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.

Description of Job

Starting Salary Range: $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.

Under the general supervision of the section Director the program manager will:

+ Administer grants by setting monthly meetings, reviewing and approving invoices and project deliverables, ensuring successful completion of projects, and managing project close-out.

+ Assist in evaluating grant proposals, making awards and preparing Accelerator scopes of work for applicants/local governments and coordinating with procurement teams on contracting.

+ Work with the Local Government Team and Accelerator’s technical vendor to track data, report progress, and other activities related to policy adoption and project implementation.

+ Provide general knowledge of local government program design related to all four areas of the accelerator with an emphasis on supporting the transportation and land use sectors.

+ Serve as a resource for communities who have been awarded Accelerator grants to help support their local policy adoption efforts.

+ Work with section staff, other CEO teams and other state agencies, to coordinate program efforts, develop knowledge of other programs, and establish strong partner relationships.

+ Support outreach and education efforts for local governments including providing technical assistance materials, traveling to presentations, facilitating meetings, making documents accessible and coordinating with communications teams.

+ Regularly review quantitative and qualitative data including program milestones and grantee feedback, evaluate program outcomes, and documenting grant progress.

+ Ensure compliance with federal grant terms and conditions, Build America Buy America (BABA), Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), as well as with EPA’s Quality Assurance (QA) program.

+ Comply with state grant requirements including and related following Colorado Revised Statutes, CEO policies and procedures, and the Governor’s office employee handbook.

+ Balance work, grow skills and learn CEO’s processes by supporting the section on related grants, reimbursements, cohort discussions and state legislation.

+ Serves as program manager generally with applied focus on transportation and land use.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Three years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field (public administration, political science, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or similar field) and at least two years of professional experience developing, managing, and refining programs that work with local governments.

+ Understands local government policy adoption processes.

+ Understands greenhouse gas emissions reductions as it relates to building, waste, and land use, transportation, and waste sectors.

+ Has general knowledge of transportation and land use policies.

+ Has general knowledge of grant management practices at the local, state or federal level.

+ Strong time management and organizational skills.

+ Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

+ Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience in transportation and land use.

+ Experience working with local governments on policy.

+ Experience presenting to diverse groups to explain complex topics in plain language.

+ Experience working with grant programs and grant processes (meetings, tracking, reporting, etc).

+ Experience with administrative support related to developing scopes of work and contracting.

+ Experience working with the State of Colorado and/or federal government.

+ Experience working on climate adaptation and mitigation efforts with cities.

+ Commitment to collaboration, being flexible and jumping in where needed.

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.

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Did you attach the required resume and cover letter and do you understand that failure to attach either may lead to your application not being considered?

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Do you have at least two years developing, managing, and refining programs that work with local governments?

+ Yes

+ No

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If yes, please describe your experience and how you see it relating to this position. Please include any experience with state or federal grants including the name of the federal agency the grant was from.

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Do you have transportation and land use planning experience?

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+ No

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If yes, please describe your most relevant experience.

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When you look at the eight preferred qualifications for this position, please explain how many of the eight align with your background and what makes you a strong candidate by relating to those qualifications.

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What’s one thing you’ve done that you’re most proud of as it comes to integrating equity, inclusion and diversity in your work?

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