Policy Advisor, Building Decarbonization Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4979552) Apply  Policy Advisor, Building Decarbonization Salary $100,000.16 - $110,000.02 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number EFA-PolicyAdvisorBLDG-06.18.25 Department Colorado Energy Office Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date 6/23/2025 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 gov_hr@state.co.us 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. + Description + Benefits 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! 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. 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: $100,000.16 - $110,000.02 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. This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of the Governor. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of the Governor will be accepted. The Policy Advisor, Building Decarbonization will help develop and work on the implementation of cutting edge building policy to reduce GHG emission in Colorado. This role will lead implementation of House Bill 22-1362 which created requirements to adopt the most recent International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in new buildings and also created an Energy Codes Board, composed of a wide cross-section of stakeholders, to develop model low energy codes for Colorado. This position will also support strategic policy development and alignment across building energy codes, Building Performance Colorado and building performance standards, building electrification policies, embodied carbon policies, and other building energy and emissions-related policies, and will support efforts to secure and implement federal funding for building code adoption and implementation. Responsibilities: + Lead CEO’s research, design, and development of building code policy. + Direct CEO implementation of the State’s building code statutes, including facilitating the energy code board + Work with CEO team to draft legislation on building decarbonization policy + Direct development of strategic policies for the alignment and advancement of building energy codes, building performance standards, building electrification, and other building decarbonization policies + Coordinate building decarbonization policy approaches across CEO + Collaboratively manage external relationships with program clients, private sector partners, and other external influencers including representing CEO in building, utility, or other stakeholder group meetings + Represent CEO in collaborative national building decarbonization policy development and advancement efforts + Work with local jurisdiction to support adoption of advanced buildings codes + Oversee budgets for implementation for CEO’s work to support statewide code adoption and implementation + Help develop, monitor, and report on progress toward program operational measures and goals + Supervise building code program management team members, providing work plans and facilitating strategic goal setting + Oversee program administration responsibilities including procurement, vendor or grantee invoicing and reporting, and budget management + Support the development scopes of work for external contractors to help implement CEOs building codes training programs + Maintain all records related to contracts for outside vendors engaged in writing reports for CEO in appropriate format and locations + Update activities on project management site and participate in team calls + Work with CEO communications staff to prepare collateral resources that support advancement of building decarbonization policies across Colorado including newsletters, presentations, networking, and collaboration with internal and external resources. General: + Dedicated curiosity and passion for affecting positive change for clean energy issues in Colorado’s building sector. + Adhere to all health and safety policies in the planning and execution of activities + Maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders within the market area. + 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, 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 + Other duties as requested and required Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: + 5-7 years of professional experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1 year of professional experience. + Knowledge of building codes, building performance standards, and other building decarbonization policies + Experience leading complex and multifaceted stakeholder groups + Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. + Highly motivated and detail oriented. + Strong quantitative and analytical skills. + Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships. + Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. + Strong time management and organizational skills. + Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite + Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Colorado Energy Office. Preferred Qualifications: + Knowledge about energy issues in Colorado strongly 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: + 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. 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. 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