Climate Program Manager - MGMT - HYBRID

The Work Unit:

The Climate Change Program is housed in the Air Pollution Control Division. The Program assesses and develops climate related emission reduction strategies, develops and oversees the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, oversees GHG emission reduction programs, and provides technical support on a variety of climate related issues. The program queries databases, conducts necessary research on air quality studies and emerging emission reduction strategies, analyzes data, conducts technical analyses, coordinates necessary air quality modeling efforts, forecasts GHG emissions in comparison to goals, conducts stakeholder engagement, develops air pollution emission reduction strategies (understanding other pollutant co-benefits), generates technical support documents, develops corresponding rule proposals, and advocates before the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) and other local, state, and federal decision makers. This work is completed to ensure Colorado satisfies statutory, regulatory, policy and program goals as set forth by the state and federal Clean Air Acts and promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the AQCC and the State of Colorado. This Program also coordinates and partners with EPA, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the Governor’s Office and other air quality planning agencies (including the Regional Air Quality Council).

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 and directions for the Program and the Division, and serves as a primary department representative in connection with Colorado’s development of Climate related emission assessment and reduction strategies. The position also reviews specific legislative issues and other policy relevant activities as assigned by the Deputy Director for Regulatory Affairs and Executive Management. 

Job Duties:

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 objectives and provide input to the Division’s work plan and strategic plans. This includes developing an annual work plan and long-term strategic plan for the program. Identify opportunities to improve unit work processes (including staff training programs), recommend improvements to the Deputy Division Director, Division Director, Department Management and the Governor’s Office and implement process improvements.

• Develop data and metrics to inform decision-making. --Monitor and report on progress of the program on achieving objectives for quality and quantity of work. Conduct personnel planning, budgeting, and other management tasks for the program. As applicable, negotiate and manage contracts related to program work.

Supervision 

• Plan, prioritize, and assign workload, and analyze and monitor workflow and progress to ensure the quality and quantity of work meets standards, deadlines for deliverables, and program goals and objectives.  

• Establish work schedules, review and approve work time and absences using the automated system.

• Identify training and developmental needs, and provide training to develop skills.

• Provide feedback and coaching; write, review, and sign performance plans; evaluate and sign performance evaluations. 

• Resolve employee performance problems and issues, disputes, and informal (Step 1) grievances; issue corrective actions and initiate discipline as needed.

• Write and review position descriptions, recommend promotions or demotions, changes in pay, and sign personnel action forms.

• Initiate the hiring process, provide subject matter expertise to OHR during the comparative analysis process, interview applicants, and hire employees after consultation with the second-level appointing authority.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of department and statewide policies and procedures.

Communication, Partnership, and Liaising
Serve as a primary spokesperson for the division in a variety of internal and external forums. Ensure communications align with division, department, and executive branch expectations such as being accurate, focused on environmental and public health outcomes and person-centered. Communicate regarding division activities with staff, leadership and other department partners; engage in department, and division meetings to ensure coordination; ensure leadership is timely informed of key events, federal, state and local regulatory and policy efforts; appropriately and professionally elevate issues to leadership to ensure they are timely informed and prepared before an action escalates. Represent the division, and department in federal, state, local and community efforts including workgroups, coalitions, and standing committees. Liaise with, develop work product for or represent the department at independent, type-1 boards and commissions.

Other Duties as Assigned
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Residency Requirement:

Class Code & Classification Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. 

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in public policy; climate action; environmental science, law, or engineering; air quality regulation and/or policy; or other related work, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

OR

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in public policy; climate action; environmental science, law, or engineering; air quality regulation and/or policy; or other related work equal to ten (10) years, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:   

• Policy and/or planning experience
• Air quality regulation
• Regulatory or legislative experience
• Stakeholder or public engagement
• Facilitation or mediation training or experience
• Management experience

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• TRAVEL: One to four times per month for stakeholder meetings, conference attendance, policy development

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

A complete application packet must include:

• Completed State of Colorado application.
• Answered supplemental questions.
• If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting, listed above)
• If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.

The Selection Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

1. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

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ADAAA Accommodations:

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. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 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 Coordinator at cdphe.humanresources@state.co.us or call 303-692-2060, option 5.