Building Decarbonization Specialist

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$69405.42$83520.17USD Annually

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on educationexperienceand skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays includinga starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information clickherefor our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Serves as the primary liaison between staff and the Denver Regional Council of Governments BPC. Coordinates withappropriate countystaff across departments. Participates in research and providing community input during the BPC peer network meetings.

• Researches analyzes and recommends building decarbonization policy for the county to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from residential and commercial buildings. Example policies include commercial benchmarking and performance policies and residential home energy transparency policies.

• Assistwith assessing current and future needs for energy and emissions data collection and analysis as it relates topermittingsystem software.

• Engages and collaborates with key stakeholders to gain input and feedback on policy components. Facilitates the review of draft policies with stakeholders.

• Assistsstaff as needed with the adoption of State of Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code.

• Provides education and communication surrounding building decarbonization policy building energy efficiency beneficial electrification and emissions to county staff and the public.

• Assistswith the administration documentation and reporting for grant funding.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other 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 go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:Threeyearswork relatedexperience

Education:BachelorsDegree

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledgeskillsand abilities:

• Experience with building electrification energy efficiency decarbonization strategies and low-carbon design/construction and buildings systems.

• Knowledge of building energy efficiency benchmarking/performance policies and residential home energy transparency policies.

• Experience withpolicymakingin local government.

• Experience withstakeholder engagement.

Additional Job Information:

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references for all positions.

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