Cannabis Program Manager Emerging Markets Building Electrification Jobs

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!

This position is an opportunity to advance decarbonization projects in the state of Colorado and lead electrification efforts to meet the state’s science-based climate targets of 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2050 from 2005 levels that were part of House Bill 19-1261 Climate Action Plan to Reduce Pollution.

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 Job

Starting Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.12

The Program Manager will lead all building electrification efforts for the Strategic Initiatives and Finance (SIFI) division including the implementation of pioneering climate legislation: HB-1362,
The building electrification for public buildings grant program and the
high-efficiency electric heating and appliances grant program, and support CEO’s broader strategic electrification work.

HB-1362 allocated $10 million to the “building electrification for public buildings grant program” to provide grants to local governments, school districts, state agencies, and special districts for the installation of high-efficiency electric heating equipment; and $11 million to the “high-efficiency electric heating and appliances grant program” to provide grants to local governments, utilities, nonprofit organizations, and housing developers for the installation of high-efficiency electric heating equipment in multiple structures within a neighborhood. These programs offer a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to make real and measurable change. This new position will help lead development and implementation of these programs, the first of its kind in Colorado.

In developing these programs, the Program Manager will work closely with CEO’s Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) team to connect participants to the EPC program, research similar programs, manage stakeholder engagement, design program criteria, launch and administer the program, and track and report impacts and outcomes. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the ability to perform under a high degree of autonomy, think creatively and thoughtfully about new program development, and manage multiple program components from initial design through full implementation and reporting. Ideal candidates will have a background in energy efficiency, renewables, or beneficial electrification and experience with running grant programs.

New Initiatives Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake all necessary activities to help develop and implement the Building electrification for public buildings grant program and the High-efficiency electric heating and appliances grant program for the State of Colorado.

• Develop processes and engagement strategies that ensure equity-centered programming that increases access to strategic electrification and state energy programs, increasing the benefits of energy savings to disproportionately-impacted communities, or other equity considerations.

• Develop strategies to raise awareness of new programs through collaboration opportunities and other tactics to successfully launch the program in year one and grow in subsequent years.

• Conduct research, stakeholder engagement, and regular program evaluation to ensure programs remain responsive to changing conditions, adjust programs if necessary to meet community needs and deliver equitable benefits.

• Manage and track overall program budget, oversee applicant awards, review and approve deliverables and invoices,and monitor contractor performance as needed.

• Lead annual reporting requirements to the Senate and House committees

• Serve as SIFI’s main point of contact for all strategic electrification efforts and initiatives.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of EPC program to target market sectors.
  
• Evaluate mechanisms such as performance based regulation and other tools to create incentives
  

for deeper emissions reductions and serving beneficial electrification loads with zero carbon generation.

• Work with electric utilities to develop beneficial electrification programs to support customer adoption of new technologies.
  
• Track state and federal funding opportunities that support electrification efforts and identify strategic partnerships to amplify CEO’s impact.
  

Other Market Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support existing and new programs and initiatives at CEO as they relate to strategic electrification.. Examples of sectors the SIFI team supports include: Cannabis, K-12, Greening Government, Industrial, and commercial.
  
• Advice on the development and launch of new programs and initiatives.
  
• Conduct research on a variety of energy-related issues and technologies as needed.
  
• Assist in the development of programming work plans, associated contracts, and the proposal of corresponding annual state and federal budgets.
  
• Help promote data-driven decision making through the collection and utilization of program data.
  
• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in project or program development and management
  
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sustainability, engineering, or public affairs disciplines preferred. Other disciplines or related fields including architecture, political science, and construction or facilities management will be considered. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education requirements if it demonstrates familiarity with program management as noted above.
  
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative as well as the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  
• Strong time management and organization skills.
  
• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
  

• Dedication to providing quality customer service.

Desired Experience:

• Working knowledge of building electrification measures, with the ability to communicate and translate technical information to a variety of stakeholders and clients, including facilities, financial, and sustainability staff, building occupants, and executive leadership.
  
• Experience working with local governments and utilities.
  
• Knowledge of governmental grant program implementation processes and federal reporting requirements.
  
• Experience collecting, tracking, and analyzing data for use in annual reporting, facility benchmarking and annual budgeting preferred.
  

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:

• Retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan*, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
  
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)
  
• Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums
  
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
  
• Life and AD&D Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
  
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
  
• Hybrid work arrangements
  
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
  
• Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
  
• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
  
• Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global
  
• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
  

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

• For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates

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.

Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

Employees who have not been fully vaccinated are encouraged (and may be required) to test before and/or wear a mask while spending time in person at the Energy Office.

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