Salary: $230,992.00 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GOVELECT_EDDOLA_ESW10.04.26
Department: Office of the Governor
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information: [redacted] HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
Department InformationThe Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the state and local communities. The department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various departmental structures, Colorado's approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one department of "Local Affairs," which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.
Description of JobDepartment: Office of the Governor; Department of Local Affairs
Position Title: Executive Director
Summary of Functions: The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Local Affairs and is a member of the Governor's Cabinet. The Executive Director's primary mission is to drive customer-focused innovation and value delivery throughout all DOLA services and programs. The mission is achieved by guiding DOLA's strategic and operational priorities, policy and legislative agenda, high visibility cross-department initiatives, and critical regulatory compliance and reporting activities. The Executive Director represents the Governor, the administration, and DOLA on major committees, with the public, media, and with leaders from various jurisdictions. The Executive Director provides budgeting, purchasing, and planning for the Division of Housing and the Division of Property Taxation, which are Type I agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Ensure the department has a long-range vision and strategy that achieves its mission, and ensure consistent and timely progress toward that mission
- Serve as a lead Cabinet member in the development and implementation of the Administration's policies across all DOLA services and programs
- Build relationships with localities and advocacy organizations
- Represent the State of Colorado in various settings, including as a liaison to local government and housing development partners
- Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans with department leaders and staff
- Develop and implement strategies aimed at promoting the department's mission
- Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate senior managers
- Create or approve business plans to attain department goals and objectives
- Direct and oversee the department's budget, including ensuring that adequate resources are available and directed to strategic priorities, and overseeing the department's strategy for annual budget requests submitted to the Governor's Office and the Joint Budget Committee
- Administer the department's operations and adhere to all laws directing the work of the department
- Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top-quality people
- Brief the Governor and their senior team on relevant policy issues arising from state and federal legislative activities
- Lead the development of and support for policy proposals that support the department's and Governor's mission, particularly around building housing
- Serve as the point person for directing the department's response to the General Assembly on proposed legislation that may affect the department's operations
Organizational Relationships: Division of Housing and Division of Property Taxation; Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; State Board of Equalization; OEDIT; Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development; Chief Housing Officer; Director of Rural Advancement
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsPreferred Education/Experience:- Five years or more of executive-level organizational leadership experience, including significant responsibility for:
- Strategic planning
- Budget and financial management
- Operational management and process improvement
- Stakeholder and public relations
- Planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special projects
- Day-to-day program and service delivery
- Demonstrated track record building and leading high-performing teams, including work related to organizational culture and leadership development
Preferred Qualifications
- Ten or more years of executive-level organizational leadership experience
- At least two years of experience as the chief executive of a large or medium-sized organization (more than 100 employees)
- Demonstrated expertise in or knowledge of state government administration
- Subject-matter expertise in land use, housing policy, or affordable housing development
- Subject-matter expertise in at least one other area of DOLA's operations (e.g., local government, disaster recovery and resilience, grant administration, property taxation)
- Familiarity with Colorado's legal and political landscape, including home-rule municipalities, local and state government politics, and fiscal regulations such as the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR)
Conditions of employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed
Supplemental InformationHOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
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.
Benefits The State of Colorado offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:
- PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
- Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
- Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
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