Program Manager - Local Government Climate Solutions

The State of Colorado is hiring a Program Manager for Local Government Climate Solutions, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy initiatives. The role involves managing grants, developing programs, and collaborating with local governments. Candidates should have experience in grant management and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
JOB
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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.

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 yearMedical and dental plansState paid life insurance policy of $50,000Choice of 2 retirement plans401K and 457 plansState paid Short Term Disability coverageAdditional optional life and disability plansCredit Union MembershipRTD passTraining and professional developmentTo learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe 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 AccommodationsThe 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 EmploymentApplicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.