Colorado Energy Office

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 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! Reducing greenhouse gas pollution and advancing zero emission vehicles, energy efficiency and clean energy are essential to preserving and protecting Colorado’s way of life. These actions defend the health of our communities and natural environment, provide access to lower cost clean energy resources for rural and urban areas, increase investment and economic growth opportunities, and expand clean energy jobs. As part of our mission we serve the people of Colorado with programs focusing on weatherization, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles and a regulatory and legislative agenda to promote the interests of all Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist is a new position at CEO. This position will support several of CEO’s program teams including Local Government Climate Solutions, Colorado Solar for All, and Building Decarbonization, all of which receive funding through a five-year, nearly $300 million set of grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In order to support these teams yet remain independent, the position will be part of CEO’s Operations team. This position will oversee development and oversight of CEO’s Quality Management Program, including developing policies and procedures that ensure programs comply with EPA’s requirements for Quality Assurance. The position will also help to ensure that new programming is designed to comply with federal requirements such as the  Build America Buy America Act  (BABA) and  Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) , and is prepared to collect and report out on financial and performance metrics. The expectations for these programs in Colorado and nationally are high, and candidates for this position should have experience helping stand up new programming or supporting existing programming, with a focus on quality assurance, compliance, and fiscal management. In addition, candidates should be comfortable acting independently, but work well and contribute positively to an effective team environment.  Description of Job: Starting Salary Range:  $75,000.12 - $85,000.24 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. Responsibilities: Quality Assurance and Compliance  Develop, implement, and continuously improve CEO’s Quality Program. Refine CEO’s Quality Management Plan (QMP) as needed, review and contribute to Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) for CEO and subawardees, and develop standard operating procedures for managing environmental information operations (EIO).  Establish and maintain quality assurance monitoring and control measures for active projects and programs across the full project/program lifecycle, and work with program managers to incorporate quality assurance into all aspects of program/project design and implementation.  Conduct periodic assessments of CEO’s quality program, identifying opportunities for improvement as well as potential issues including root cause, and recommending and supporting  implementation of corrective actions. Ensure programs maintain compliance by helping program managers implement oversight and fraud prevention processes. Contribute to an officewide approach for grant compliance that ensures consistency as appropriate, and help to ensure that program managers have the training and resources needed to comply with all federal grant requirements.  Take steps to support a culture of performance management, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Budget Tracking and Reporting  Work with the program teams to effectively manage grant-funded budgets, and submit budget and scope modifications to EPA as needed. Ensure programs maintain compliance with Uniform Grant Guidance and manage accounting according to state and federal rules, and stay up to date on all reporting requirements and training opportunities. Assist in submitting grant information, modifications, and compliance reporting for DBRA, BABA, National Historic Preservation Act, and participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises using EPA Central Data Exchange, LCP Tracker, or similar software.  Calculate and analyze grant expenditures, ensure costs are reasonable, allowable and allocable, and submit quarterly financial reporting, semi-annual required reports, and monthly cash draws. Actively participate in periodic meetings with EPA Project Officers and other staff, and provide insight on budget and expenditure progress and issues as needed.  Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Minimum Qualifications At least 3 years of experience in a role that includes quality assurance or control. Strong Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills are required.  Ability to quickly adapt to and work with Salesforce and other grant/funding management tools. Excellent people skills and proven success leading work processes and compliance. Strong time management and organizational skills. Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience in performance or financial audits or other areas requiring completion of quantitative and qualitative analysis is strongly preferred. An understanding of environmental monitoring methodologies, data analysis techniques, and quality assurance principles is strongly preferred. Experience with federal and state grant management, sub-recipient fiscal monitoring, and compliance is 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.

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 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! Reducing greenhouse gas pollution and advancing zero emission vehicles, energy efficiency and clean energy are essential to preserving and protecting Colorado’s way of life. These actions defend the health of our communities and natural environment, provide access to lower cost clean energy resources for rural and urban areas, increase investment and economic growth opportunities, and expand clean energy jobs. As part of our mission we serve the people of Colorado with programs focusing on weatherization, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles and a regulatory and legislative agenda to promote the interests of all Coloradans. The CEO 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 .  We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Description of Job: Starting Salary Range: *This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than 1-2 days per work week. The Bilingual Climate Communications Specialist will work with the Colorado Energy Office’s communications team and program teams to advance the office’s marketing and communications efforts through news media, social media, emails, websites, and more to help accomplish our ambitious climate and equity goals. This person will support the communications team in engaging with and responding to media, including Spanish language media, and will help develop Spanish language communications and marketing materials. Lastly, this individual will play an important role in ensuring the office’s digital content meets required accessibility standards. An ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, detail-oriented, excellent at written and verbal communication, passionate about the Colorado Energy Office’s work, and committed to increasing access to our programs! Social Media, Marketing, and Outreach Manage CEO’s social media, including: Developing and implementing a robust social media strategy across multiple platforms Creating and posting engaging social media content in both English and Spanish Sharing and engaging with social media content from other sources Monitoring and tracking engagement Responding to comments, direct messages, and mentions Advise on and help implement marketing campaigns for CEO teams, including drafting marketing copy, coordinating marketing efforts, improving CEO’s marketing strategy, and identifying opportunities for marketing campaign collaboration between CEO teams Manage a monthly CEO Newsletter Create digital and print outreach and engagement materials in both English and Spanish Network with other agencies and local organizations to spread awareness and increase engagement with CEOs programs Develop and implement an email marketing strategy across programs and assist in managing CEO’s program contactlists and sending email campaigns Attend outreach and engagement events as needed Communications and Media Support Work with CEO program managers and communications team to develop and implement media strategies, including reaching out to reporters, drafting talking points and press releases, and responding to media requests Copyedit public facing documents and reports Translate shorter or time sensitive materials from English to Spanish; help coordinate and review vendor translations for other materials Provide Spanish language communications support, including building relationships with Spanish news media outlets Manage and renew subscriptions to news publications and other communications tools Digital Accessibility & Website Management Support Assist with accessibility work, including: Creating accessible digital content such as PDFs, spreadsheets, slides, text documents, videos, and more Reviewing and remediating digital content for accessibility Training CEO staff on how to create accessible digital content Help manage the CEO website and other websites related to CEO programs, including reviewing and editing website copy and creating, editing, and archiving webpages. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in social science, marketing, communications, graphic design, or other related field OR 4 additionalyears of experience working in social media and/or marketing Minimum 2 years of professional social media management and/or marketing experience Bilingual English and Spanish Extensive experience with social media including organic and boosted posts on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn,Nextdoor, Threads and BlueSky Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading Very strong computer skills, including Google Workspace, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, and the Adobe Creative Suites(preferred) Ability to independently start and finish projects with minimal supervision; passionate about working collaborativelyas part of a team Strong time management, problem-solving, attention to detail, and organization skills Preferred Qualifications Experience engaging with traditional news media Familiarity with digital accessibility best practices Experience with website management Knowledgeable and passionate about energy and climate related issues Graphic design skills Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or other Customer Relationship Management platform Ability to write HTML 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.

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 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! Reducing greenhouse gas pollution and advancing zero emission vehicles, energy efficiency and clean energy are essential to preserving and protecting Colorado’s way of life. These actions defend the health of our communities and natural environment, provide access to lower cost clean energy resources for rural and urban areas, increase investment and economic growth opportunities, and expand clean energy jobs. As part of our mission we serve the people of Colorado with programs focusing on weatherization, energy efficiency, and electric vehicles and a regulatory and legislative agenda to promote the interests of all Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Description of Job: * Re-post of a Previously posted position; candidates who applied previously should reapply for consideration. Starting Salary: $100,000.16  - $125,000.20 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. The  Policy Advisor, Special Projects  is responsible for research, analysis, and advising on policy strategies and special projects of strategic importance to the Energy Office. This position will also advise on the navigation of relationships with federal agencies to provide funding stability and other support for key Energy Office priorities.  In addition to coordination with other staff at the Colorado Energy Office, this position will work closely with leadership at the Governor’s Office as well as Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Department of Natural Resources, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Application Please provide a resume and tailored cover letter that speaks specifically to your qualifications for this position. Note the required supplemental questions at the end of the application. Duties and Responsibilities Advise on special projects and priorities not limited to: relationships with federal agencies and developing interagency/multi-state responses to changes in federal policy; coordination with local jurisdictions and organizations on key priorities; development of internal policy recommendations and positions on issues including housing, local government coordination, land use, and electrification  Serve as the Energy Office’s designee or representative on boards and committees as needed, including the Regional Air Quality Council and others Track, analyze, and coordinate interagency responses to changes to the light duty and medium and heavy duty vehicle standards by the federal government and the California Air Resources Board to maintain and advance progress for Colorado’s zero emission vehicle transition. Provide analytical, research, and communications support regarding proposed legislation, regulatory proceedings, strategic plans and roadmaps, and other policies as needed Other duties as requested and required. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights: Minimum   Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree required, Master’s or professional degree preferred. Minimum of 8 years professional experience, preferably in policy development and government Minimum of 5 years experience working with government agencies, regulatory bodies and legislation and understanding of how to navigate government. Preferred Qualifications: Strong research and analytical skills, preferably in land use or transportation Strong time management and organization skills Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills Experience navigating federal agencies, particularly Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, 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.