Climate Program Manager - MGMT - HYBRID

Overview

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This position will have hybrid workplace options available but will still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

Be BOLD and make a real difference.

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.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Tuition assistance for college level courses including Master’s degree programs
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to the public service loan forgiveness website.

The Climate Change Program is housed in the Air Pollution Control Division. The Program assesses and develops climate related emission reduction strategies, manages the state’s greenhouse gas inventory, oversees emission reduction programs, and provides technical support on a variety of climate issues. The program conducts data queries, research on air quality studies and emission reduction strategies, analyzes data, coordinates air quality modeling efforts, forecasts GHG emissions, conducts stakeholder engagement, develops emission reduction strategies, generates technical documents, develops rule proposals, and advocates before the Air Quality Control Commission and other decision makers.

This work supports Colorado’s statutory, regulatory, policy, and program goals under state and federal laws. The Program also coordinates with EPA, the Colorado Energy Office, CDOT, PUC, the Governor’s Office and other air quality planning agencies.

What you will be doing

This position manages the programs and implements the strategic goals and priorities for the Climate Change Program within APCD. The position serves as the program manager and second level supervisor. The position develops policy recommendations for the Program and the Division, and serves as a primary department representative for climate related emission assessment and reduction strategies. The position also reviews specific legislative issues and other policy activities as assigned by the Deputy Director for Regulatory Affairs and Executive Management.

Management and Leadership

• Manage and lead the various programs overseen by the Climate Change Program including strategy development and implementation, emissions credits and trading, outreach to disproportionately impacted communities, and emissions reporting and inventorying.
• Develop work plans and strategic…