Program Manager (Workforce & Industry Development) (Building Decarbonization)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : CO 80202, CO

Job Type : Full-time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2024-40

Department : Transportation Planning and Operations

Opening Date : 10 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 10 / 2024 5 : 00 PM Mountain

Summary

The hiring salary range for this position is $3,986.84 - $4,981.34 / semi-monthly or $7,973.68 - $9,962.68 / month depending on qualifications.

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, and
• Work with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies.

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The Decarbonize DRCOG Program Manager (Workforce & Industry Development) will be responsible for shaping the Green Workforce and Contractor Navigation Hubs and the Renewable Access Programs as well as, personnel, and financial management.

First year priorities are to build out these three programs; issue RFPs and select vendors to implement the broad array of programming;

and ensure meaningful community and workforce industry engagement throughout. Subsequent years will continue to focus on program and process improvement and growth in workforce partnerships and participation.

Decarbonize DRCOG is more than just a program-it's a movement. We need your experience and entrepreneurial spirit to make this vision a reality.

Apply to join us in creating a better, brighter, more sustainable future!

Research shows people from 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 apply.

The Denver Regional Council of Governments serves as a visionary leader along Colorado's central front range. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults.

Our success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these and other emerging issues in an effort to collectively find innovative solutions.

DRCOG is a Regional Planning Commission per Colorado state statute, and is the federally designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Denver region.

Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do,. Employees are rewarded with competitive

compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We'd love to meet you!

Description of Work

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, 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.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Develops and leads the strategy for the workforce and industry development initiatives within the building decarbonization program.

Responsibilities include program development, evaluation, reporting, research, and outreach activities to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.

• Consult with regional education programs, workforce development agencies, apprenticeship programs, contractors, and various industry representatives to identify gaps and needs of the workforce as it pertains to building decarbonization;
• Oversee and track job seeker employment and training outcomes, business, and community partner relationships.
• Communicates with representatives of various local, state and federal agencies, community and business organizations, the public, and other stakeholders in a professional and clear manner.
• Builds rapport with community organizations, educational institutions, workforce agencies, labor unions, and employers to identify gaps and strategize on ways to support workforce and industry development for the building decarbonization program.
• Works in conjunction with the building decarbonization program staff to develop synergies that foster collaborative solutions between initiatives;
• Fosters an atmosphere of innovation to challenge the organization to think creatively, especially as it relates to positive citizen and customer experience opportunities.
• Various levels of supervision between DRCOG Staff, Vendors, and Contracts will be required;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leadership principles;
• Management principles and practices;
• Knowledge of workforce development practices at the federal, state, or local level.?
• Demonstrated leadership in building and developing functional teams, managing productivity, engagement, retention, employee development, and performance.?
• Experience in managing and executing multiple workforce development programs.?
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills?
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, communication, and self-motivation skills?
• Excellent judgment / sound problem solving skills with an aptitude for continuous improvement.?
• Ability to extract and organize data from various sources, prepare analysis and recommendations, and make oral / written presentations?
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on under-resourced communities, along with the desire to incorporate perspectives of multiple communities?
• Contract management;
• Grant Management;
• Filing and record-keeping principles;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, governmental and non-governmental agency personnel, elected officials, consultants, and the public;
• Facilitate and lead interagency work groups and committees.
• Prioritizing resources strategically and making difficult strategic decisions while considering effects on program participants and overall program administration;
• Interpersonal relationships and effective management techniques working with a racially and culturally diverse workforce and stakeholders on sensitive issues.
• Providing leadership to staff;
• Delegating and prioritizing work;
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, events, and activities;
• Strategic leadership;
• Relationship development;
• Program design, evaluation, management and execution;
• Working with teams across subject areas and expertise;
• Basic office software and systems;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years of workforce development, contract management, project management and three years supervisory experience.

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.

LICENSING / CERTIFICATIONS :

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (desirable but not required)

STATUS :

Full-time, Exempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Which best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

How many years of workforce development, contract management, project management experience do you have?

• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine or more years

Equity is central to everything we do. What does equity mean to you, and how would you prioritize equity in this role?

Please share a specific example of a time when a project's priorities changed suddenly, and you had to adapt. What did you do?

How would you deal with a colleague who doesn't respond to your emails? Describe a situation when you were able to strengthen a relationship by communicating effectively.

What was it that made your communication so effective?

If a green workforce program was underperforming, not hitting key deliverables, how would you approach the situation?

Tell us how you manage your daily or weekly work schedule and how you determine what amount of time is reasonable for a task?

How would you deal with a disgruntled stakeholder who applied for funding and did not receive it?

How do you best communicate with colleagues, city leadership and external partners?

This position requires consulting with industry members from various sectors to identify talent gaps and industry needs.

What experience do you have in this area?

Required Question