Associate Director for Building Decarbonization.

The State of Colorado is hiring an Associate Director for Building Decarbonization to lead initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. This leadership role involves managing policy implementation, regulatory frameworks, and energy efficiency programs. The position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, requiring in-office presence at least once a week. The role emphasizes equity, diversity, and accessibility within the workplace.
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. Governor’s Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All . Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices.


Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110 . Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources .


Description Of Job
Starting Salary:
$95,014.40 - $120,016.00 Annually



This position is eligible for a hybrid 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 Colorado Energy Office. 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 Colorado Energy Office will be accepted.

General Duties And Responsibilities
The Associate Director for Building Decarbonization Policy is a critical leadership role responsible for steering Colorado's built environment toward its climate goals. This position oversees a comprehensive portfolio aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from residential, commercial, and public buildings.
The Associate Director will lead strategic policy implementation, manage regulatory frameworks, and oversee the successful execution of statewide building energy codes, Building Performance Standards (BPS), and residential and commercial energy efficiency initiatives. A primary responsibility includes acting as the principal agency liaison and operational leader for two critical state boards: the Energy Code Board (ECB) and the newly established Building Decarbonization Enterprise Fund (BDEF) Board.
Key Responsibilities
2. Building Energy Codes & Technical Assistance 3. Building Performance Standards (BPS) & Benchmarking 4. Residential Energy Efficiency Programs 5. Unit Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement



Board Governance & Leadership
Building Decarbonization Enterprise (BDE) Board: Oversee the administration, rulemaking support, and strategic direction of the 9-member BDE Board (established under HB25-1269). Support the deployment of the BDE Fund to provide technical and financial assistance to covered building owners.
Energy Code Board (ECB): Direct joint initiatives with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to maintain, review, and recommend state energy codes. Facilitate ongoing compliance collaborations and coordinate stakeholder engagement with builders, code officials, utilities, and climate advocates.
Model Code Implementation: Drive local jurisdiction adoption of advanced building standards, ensuring compliance with the Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC), which becomes mandatory for jurisdictions updating codes after July 1, 2026.
Technical Assistance & Toolkits: Oversee the delivery of free technical assistance, training, and resources to municipal and county governments to transition to the 2021 IECC, Colorado Model Electric-Ready and Solar-Ready Code, MLECC, and the voluntary Model Green Code.
Program Team Supervision: Guide and mentor a dedicated team of program managers and technical specialists.
Building Performance Colorado (BPC) Program: Oversee the compliance framework for the statewide BPC pro