Salary : $70,000.06 – $76,000.60 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: EFA-ProgramManagerComm-06.13.2
Department: Colorado Energy Office
Opening Date: 06/13/2023
Closing Date: 6/15/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Information
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of the Governor. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the Office of the Governor will be accepted.
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. CEO develops and implements programming to support that mission and achieve outcomes within Colorado’s energy sectors.
The Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), as part of CEO, helps qualified Coloradans save money, increase comfort, and better their homes and environment through proven energy conservation solutions. These solutions include LED light bulbs, high efficiency furnaces and refrigerators, building shell insulation, and rooftop solar arrays, among others. WAP operates in all 64 Colorado counties and serves Colorado’s diverse population of residents through its local service providers.
The CEO currently has an opportunity for a Program Manager to join the WAP team. The Program Manager will support the WAP team as described in the duties and responsibilities below.
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.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $70,000.06 – $76,000.60 Annually
This role will be a part of the WAP Engagement Team reporting to the Senior Engagement Manager. The Program Manager will be responsible for working with the Senior Engagement Manager on the development, implementation, and management of the Weatherization community engagement plan. The purpose of this role is to support the understanding of community needs (low-income and disproportionately impacted) as it relates to Weatherization in Colorado and work with CEO and its partners to prioritize and address these needs. This role will be spending some time traveling with the Senior Engagement Manager throughout Colorado communities, connecting and developing relationships with clients, potential clients, referring providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders across the state.
Programmatic Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent WAP to prospective partners and key collaborators
- Manage key outreach/engagement materials including brochures, websites, presentations, session agendas, and more
- Manage the planning, and agenda and materials development of engagement events
- Lead the organizing and facilitation of WAP annual meetings and special events
- Provide direction and guidance to Delivery and Engagement teams in coordinating incoming and outgoing client and partner communications to ensure timely, complete follow up on client and partner outreach
- Manage phone calls from potential and existing WAP clients including escalations and client complaints
- Manage customer satisfaction survey delivery, analysis, and presentation
- Serve as the point person for all WAP related websites and social media material
- Serve at the WAP point person for the Colorado Energy Office Communications Team
- Ensure all WAP communication materials adhere to the Governor’s Brand Identity Guidelines
- Collaborate with the Senior Engagement Manager in coordinating media partnerships and managing deliverables
- Identify and develop opportunities to enhance communication both internally and externally in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate with WAP partners and other stakeholders to achieve WAP’s community outreach and engagement goals
- Occasional travel around the State to build and manage relationships with community partners
- Support the implementation of the WAP community engagement plan, as well as updating and revising the plan as strategic direction requires
- Work with WAP team to solve problems
- Assist with taking minutes during staff meetings
- Perform administrative duties for Commission on Low Income Energy & Water Assistance
- Plan and coordinate annual Weatherization Day events (October 30th)
- Assist in creating and revising WAP policies
- Proofread, edit, and publish WAP policies and other documents
- Write and publish quarterly WAP Network newsletter
- Provide input during WAP strategic planning
- Follow key developments in Weatherization and remain up to date on all WAP activities, communicating out to stakeholders as appropriate
- Assist in procurement of goods and services when necessary
- Assist in advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to all health and safety policies in the planning and execution of activities
- Maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Abide by office policies and procedures in a manner that ensures fiscal responsibility and promotes efficient, effective, and elegant government
- Use word processing, spreadsheet, Salesforce database, and scheduling software applications to prepare correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents
- Assist other CEO departments in carrying out unit and office wide priorities
- Participate in and travel, as necessary, to designated events and conferences in support of office programming
- Perform other duties as requested and required
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- Valid driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel at least 20% of the time
- Proven track record of communicating with diverse communities, especially in rural communities.
- Proven ability to overcome language and cultural barriers
- Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Passionate about working collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to independently start and finish projects
- Strong time management and organization skills
- Dedicated to continuous improvement, desire to learn new skills
- Proficient in the following:
- Microsoft or Google Suite of services (email, spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.)
- Video conferencing applications (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, MS Teams)
- Social Media/Digital Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok)
Interested in learning more about:
- Program/Project Management framework (LEAN, Scrum, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Federal grant management
- Colorado energy industry
Highly Desired
- Fluency in one or more languages of disproportionately impacted communities of Colorado
Experience:
- Three years professional experience as related to above qualifications
OR
- Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or closely related field.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your 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:
- Medical, dental and vision plan coverage – including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*
- Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*
- Wellness programs – participation can reduce employee premiums*
- Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*
- Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 12 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Retirement benefits** – including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans – https://www.copera.org/
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado’s Work-Life Discount Program
- Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
- Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support
- Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
- Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
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.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Employees who have not been fully vaccinated are encouraged (and may be required) to test before and/or wear a mask while spending time in person at the Energy Office.
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