Salary : $68,000.14 – $84,000.02 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: EFA-TRNSPOutreachEngmt-07.23
Department: Colorado Energy Office
Opening Date: 07/10/2023
Closing Date: 7/31/2023 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
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 (ZEV) to benefit all Coloradans. We do this by developing and implementing highly impactful policies and programs, establishing Colorado as a leading state for climate action.
A critical strategy to reduce emissions in Colorado is electrifying the transportation sector – cars, trucks, buses, and bicycles. Colorado has the fifth highest market share for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, but we have a long way to go to reach our goal of 940,000 EVs on the road by 2030. We do this by providing direct funding for the installation of charging stations across Colorado, supporting incentives to purchase an EV, and providing education and technical support to consumers and vehicle fleets on the environmental and financial benefits of EVs. In addition, we incentivize other forms of electric mobility including electric bicycles (eBikes) through multiple programs.
CEO currently has an opening for an Outreach and Engagement Specialist to join the Transportation Fuels and Technology team. This newly created role will support and develop relationships with a broad set of stakeholders including, but not limited to, state agencies, utilities, local governments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and nonprofits, potential program applicants (organizations and individuals), and others in urban, suburban and rural areas including disproportionately impacted communities (DICs). The position will work with members of the team to advance transportation electrification statewide for for-profit/ market-rate customers as well as income-qualified residents and DICs. Outreach and engagement efforts may include in-person and virtual meetings, presentations and events, social media, collateral development, and more. Up to 15% of the Specialist’s time will be spent traveling throughout Colorado, connecting and developing relationships to advance transportation electrification efforts.
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: $68,000.14 -$84,000.02/Annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $72,000 -$80,000/Annually
Team Support and Resources
- Develop and implement an outreach and engagement plan for all transportation programs detailing key stakeholders, engagement activities and collateral materials, and as needed, utilizing the recommendations from the Environmental Justice Task Force and EV Equity Study. Closely track progress and update/revise annually or more frequently, as needed.
- Develop subject matter expertise and monitor key developments on team programs with a specific focus on electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and eBikes.
- Partner with program staff to develop proactive communication and outreach strategies to stakeholders to increase awareness of programs and increase program participation.
- Collaborate internally with program managers, CEO’s environmental justice specialist and public information officer, and externally with state agencies to align outreach and engagement activities.
Direct Engagement
- Manage the ReCharge Colorado program including contract management, invoice processing, developing scopes of work, reviewing and approving deliverables, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring successful achievement of program goals and objectives.
- Work with ReCharge coaches and ReCharge Equity Advisor to organize and enhance community connections and events with an equity focus.
- Direct ReCharge coaches and the ReCharge Equity Advisor in coaching activities as needed to keep responsive to the market and community needs.
- Lead community-based engagement initiatives to build and expand trusted relationships with Community Advisory Committee members across the state including regular meetings and communications, as well as vendor contract management and invoice processing.
- Serve as chair for the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition (CEVC) equity sub-group, plan agendas, schedule and facilitate meetings, and coordinate with broader CEVC efforts.
- Lead development of new engagement activities and initiatives to support transportation programs statewide.
- Develop relationships with existing and lead outreach and engagement efforts to new stakeholders.
Communications
- Serve as team lead to collaborate with CEO Public Information Officer (PIO) to ensure communications and accessibility needs are met, oversee monthly review and updates of team website content, and draft social media content.
- Lead design, production, and delivery of outreach and engagement materials and collateral.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or closely related field.
- Substitutions: additional, appropriate professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Minimum three years professional outreach and stakeholder engagement experience OR seven years professional experience without a degree
- Proficient English Language skills; strong written, oral, and presentation communication
- Proven track record of building and managing relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
- Ability to independently start and finish projects with minimal supervision and passionate about working collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong time management, attention to detail, and organization skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Flexibility to work periodic weekends, evenings, and overnight travel, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred (writing, reading and oral)
- Professional outreach and stakeholder engagement experience in the state of Colorado
- Experience working on transportation, air quality, and/or climate issues
- Experience with collateral design and production and development of social media content
- Proficient in the following:
- Google Suite or Microsoft of services (email, spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.)
- Video conferencing applications (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, MS Teams)
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:
- 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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What does outreach and engagement mean to you?
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Describe your biggest success involving outreach and engagement efforts.
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Please describe how you would prioritize the CEO’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work in this role.
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