Manager (Building Decarbonization)
Denver Regional Council of Governments - Denver, CO
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The hiring salary range for this position is $4,358.12 - $5,448.67/semi-monthly or $8,716.24 - $10,897.34/month depending on qualifications.The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role. 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, andWork with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies. The Decarbonize DRCOG Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership as well as shaping overarching program, personnel, and financial management. First year priorities are to build the 10-15 person team at DRCOG who will support Decarbonize DRCOG; issue RFPs and select vendors to implement our broad array of programming; guide program development to launch by Q3 2025; and ensure meaningful community engagement throughout. Subsequent years will continue to focus on program and process improvement and growth in strategic partnerships and participation. As the Denver region's premier non-profit employer, DRCOG aims to make life better for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. DRCOG's success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these, and other emerging issues and working collectively to find innovative solutions. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We'd love to meet you! 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, task forces, 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;Serves as an advisor to the organization's executive team.Lead strategy, development and implementation of the new, innovative, and regional building decarbonization program, including overseeing staff of 15-20 people and creating strategies to meet overall goals and objectives.Build the building decarbonization program from the ground up, including energy advising, rebates, low-income and disadvantaged community building decarbonization, building policy, communications and engagement, and workforce and industry development;Manage group budgets and provide fiscal oversight for programs and projects.Oversee engagement with the public, stakeholders, and partner agencies, meaningfully incorporating their ideas into program implementation to ensure strategic and equitable program implementation;Understanding and responding to the unique needs and challenges faced by low-income and disadvantaged communities in the context of building decarbonization;Preparing analyses, providing strategic direction, developing recommendations and assuring overall quality for work products;Coach, mentor and support subordinate managers, supervisors and/or other staff.Preparing reports, briefing papers, agenda material (memoranda, resolutions, presentations)Leading and supporting standing committees and work groups, including the DRCOG Board and the Advisory Board for the Decarbonize DRCOG Program.Cultivate, foster and maintain positive working relationships with representatives from agencies and departments, community and business groups, elected officials, and the public to gain their cooperation and support to further DRCOG's interests and objectives.Support and model sound human resource management practices within the organization.Represent DRCOG's positions, initiatives, perspectives, and interests with other agencies and departments, community and business groups, legislative officials, media, and the public. Education and experience requirements: Bachelor's Degree in sustainability planning, urban or regional planning, engineering or field directly related to assignment, five to seven years of progressively responsible related experience and two years of supervisory experience. A Master's Degree in a field directly related to assignment may be preferred. 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. Status: Full-time, Exempt#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2024-10-16