Salary : $95,014.40 - $120,016.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: EFA-BLDGAdvisor-06.24.26
Department: Colorado Energy Office
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO, 80202
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:
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: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. 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 by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job
Starting Salary: $95,014.40 - $120,016.00 Annually

*This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.
This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office. 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 Colorado Energy Office will be accepted.

General Duties and Responsibilities

The Policy Advisor, Building Decarbonization develops and oversees the implementation of cutting-edge building policy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Colorado. This role provides critical support for Colorado's Home Energy Rebates program, Heat Pump Tax Credits, Building Performance Colorado, and building decarbonization initiatives within the Colorado Energy Office (CEO). Additionally, the position drives strategic policy development and alignment across statewide building energy and electrification programs and regulatory advocacy for utility programs, while evaluating new initiatives for residential and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Policy Development

• Legislative Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO Policy unit to draft and comment on legislation on building decarbonization policy, ensuring the alignment and advancement of building energy programs and statewide decarbonization goals.
• Regulatory Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO Policy unit to support the drafting of testimony for PUC or AQCC proceedings, including reviewing testimony, providing analysis, and helping with development of testimony to ensure alignment and advancement of building energy programs and statewide decarbonization goals.
• Research & Reporting: Support the production of technical reports, market research, and policy studies to advance the Office's agenda, including managing external contractors when required. Specifically, leading the development of the Electrification Strategic Plan, leading/supporting EPC Market Study, and planning for implementation of the Advanced Building Study to advance decarbonization goals.
• Unit Strategy: Facilitate strategic goal setting across the Building Decarbonization unit programs, and help develop, monitor, and report on progress toward programmatic operational measures and goals.
• Statutory Tracking: Analyze and track statewide policy implementation under Colorado's GHG Pollution Reduction Roadmap 2.0, monitoring statutory changes from the General Assembly that impact the Building Decarbonization Enterprise (BDE) and the state's 2030 building emission targets.

2. Program Implementation & Coordination

• Residential Coordination: Advise on CEO's implementation of the State's residential energy programs, including coordinating with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), Colorado Division of Housing (DOH), and local housing authorities.
• Incentive Optimization: Support the strategic deployment and alignment of the state's Home Energy Rebates program, Heat Pump Tax Credits, and related residential efficiency financing mechanisms.
• Regulated Buildings: Advise on Building Performance Colorado policy and implementation and programs serving regulated buildings including those funded by the Building Decarbonization Enterprise.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Contribute to broader CEO initiatives within workforce development, technology deployment, and investment groups on market-transformation issues related to buildings.

3. Local Government Alignment & Technical Assistance

• Jurisdictional Support: Work directly with local jurisdictions to support the adoption of climate-related programs and policies.
• Inter-Agency Alignment: Partner closely with CEO's Local Government unit to develop and distribute best practice guidance and policy toolkits for municipal leaders.

4. Stakeholder Engagement, Equity, & Communications

• Equity-Centered Engagement: Facilitate stakeholder engagement with local governments, utilities, and labor groups, prioritizing deployment strategies for Disproportionately Impacted (DI), Low-Income (LI), and Just Transition (JT) communities.
• External Representation: Competently manage external relationships with public and private sector partners, representing CEO in building, utility, or other stakeholder group meetings. Specifically, the Building Decarbonization Network, Beneficial Electrification League - CO, Denver Regional Council of Governments, Northern Colorado Partners for Clean Energy, and the Front Range Beneficial Electrification Network.
• National Advocacy: Represent CEO in collaborative national building decarbonization policy development and advancement efforts to share best practices and align regional strategies.
• Public Communications: Partner with CEO communications staff to prepare collateral resources that support the advancement of building decarbonization policies across Colorado, including newsletters, presentations, and educational resources.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial energy programs, utility energy priorities, and other building decarbonization policies.
• Knowledge of building decarbonization policy mechanisms, including building energy codes and building performance standards.
• Experience leading complex and multifaceted stakeholder groups.
• Highly motivated and detail oriented.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, listening, and diplomacy skills to build positive relationships.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and strong work ethic. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
• Demonstrated interest in the mission of the Colorado Energy Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge about energy issues in Colorado strongly preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

Supplemental Information
To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and 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:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental plans
• State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of 2 retirement plans
• 401K and 457 plans
• State paid Short Term Disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union Membership
• RTD pass
• Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
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