At DRCOG, we’re not just planning for the future. We’re building it. With a five-year $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the EPA, the Denver Regional Council of Governments is launching Decarbonize DRCOG, a groundbreaking initiative that will transform the built environment of the 58 cities and counties that make up the Denver metro area. This effort will cut climate pollution from Denver’s built environment by 70% by 2050, boost public health, spark local innovation, and supercharge the economy. Our approach is community-centered and equity-driven, focusing on low-income and disadvantaged neighborhoods to ensure that everyone benefits from clean technology.
Decarbonize DRCOG will:
Perform whole home retrofits in low-income communities,
Provide energy advising services and electrification-oriented rebates and incentives to home and business owners,
Support workforce and industry development,
Execute a mass market marketing and community engagement campaign, and
Work with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies.
For more details, see the linked Factsheet and full Workplan.
The Decarbonize DRCOG Program Manager (Building Policy and Jurisdictional Support) will be responsible for shaping the policy and jurisdictional program, personnel, and contractor management. First year priorities are build and support allocation method for jurisdictional subawards; support research and coordination with partners; and ensure meaningful community engagement throughout. Subsequent years will continue to focus on program and process improvement and growth in strategic partnerships and participation.
Decarbonize DRCOG is more than just a program—it’s a movement. We need your experience and entrepreneurial spirit to make this vision a reality. Apply to join us in creating a better, brighter, more sustainable future!
Research shows people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to apply.
The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado’s central front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions. DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do,. Employees are rewarded with competitive
compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you!
ABOUT THE POSITION OF PROGRAM MANAGER (BUILDING POLICY AND JURISDICTIONAL SUPPORT) (BUILDING DECARBONIZATION)
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.
Directs staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Directs the development, implementation, and assessment of strategic initiatives aligned with division objectives, and plans of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions; coordinates activities between multiple teams or functions.
Oversees the operation and activities of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions which include program and project development, evaluation, and reporting; research and outreach activities; and compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
Develops and oversees multiple budgets; contracting functions; allocates resources; monitors and controls expenditures.
Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, or related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned area on committees and advocacy groups.
Reviews and approves a variety of records, reports, contracts or other documents; makes decisions or provides recommendations based on findings;
Acts a technical resource and subject matter expert within assigned program or function; performs staff work and duties for the most difficult and complex situations and cases.
Serves as an advisor to the organization’s executive team.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Preparing education and awareness materials on the Policy grant element
Oversee facilitation contractor process and deliverables
Stay up to date on policy adoption and legal landscape in other regions and states
Support research and coordination with partners
Lead cross-functional teams
Assurance Project Plan, and other grant requirements.
Coordination of stakeholders, projects and team members across the Decarbonize DRCOG grant and among related grantees such as the Colorado Energy Office
Work with grant compliance staff on reporting and contractual deliverables
Support and supplement capacity of the Program Specialist - Building Policy Collaborative
Other duties as assigned
Managing grants, including reporting
Elicit and assess jurisdiction needs
Develop qualifications and allocation method for jurisdictional support subawards
Coordinate with the DRCOG compliance specialist for reporting and grant administration
Facilitate collective decision making and alignment across multiple jurisdictions
Build relationships with key stakeholders whose input and support will be critical in passing codes
Support the work of the Building Policy Collaborative Lead as needed for success
Principles and practices of building decarbonization
Building energy codes, standards, ordinances and surrounding current legal landscape
Ability to support development and review of policy documents (resolutions, codes, bills)
Building electrification technology
LEED, ENERGY STAR, PassivHouse, and other green building frameworks
Regional planning, including direct experience with regional and/or local government processes and issues and metropolitan planning
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others;
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work;
Best practices in stakeholder engagement and management, including group facilitation and building consensus.
Principles and practices of project and program administration and management.
Principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative research.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Effective communication techniques, including writing and public presentations oriented to a variety of audiences.
Computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, governmental and non-governmental agency personnel, elected officials, consultants, and the public;
Facilitate and lead interagency work groups and committees.
Prioritizing resources strategically and making difficult strategic decisions while considering effects on program participants and overall program administration;
Interpersonal relationships and effective management techniques working with a racially and culturally diverse workforce and stakeholders on sensitive issues.
Leadership, direction, management, strategy
Managing, administering and reporting on large programs
Scheduling, directing, and carrying out work assignments with limited supervision;
Facilitation and Coalition building and management for the Building Policy Collaborative
Deadline-driven project management
Coordination of stakeholders, projects and team members across many organizations
Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex and abstract concepts to non-technical and non-sustainability stakeholders (developers, leadership/elected officials, residents)
Creative thinking to overcome barriers to implementation
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing and emerging conditions while maintaining program goals
Managing a program or supporting projects.
Compiling and sorting data and articulating issues and recommendations.
Authoring and preparing original reports, documents and presentations.
Understanding and defining project needs and directing project work programs involving other staff.
Training and coaching staff.
Exercising political acumen, tact and diplomacy.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
Ensuring and providing excellent customer service.
Building and sustaining coalitions and consensus while maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including elected officials.
Directing a team environment and maintaining effective working relationships among team members and with other internal teams and external planning partners.
Facilitating and leading interagency work groups and committees.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental science, building science, construction management, sustainability planning, urban or regional planning, engineering or field directly related to assignment. A minimum of five years of experience with at least two years or supervisory experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
LEEDs Certification (desirable but not required)
STATUS:
Full-time, Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The hiring salary range for this position is $3,986.84 - $4,981.34/semi-monthly or $7,973.68 - $9,962.68/month or depending on qualifications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings.
This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
