Senior Policy Specialist

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

•Work with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies

For more details, see the linked Factsheet and full Workplan.

 

The Decarbonize DRCOG Senior Policy Specialist will be responsible for helping shape the direction and activities of the Jurisdictional Support Grants and Building Policy Collaborative for the program. This role requires an ability to understand local government decision-making and develop and implement the supports necessary for local jurisdictions to pursue ambitious building decarbonization policies. First-year priorities are to help launch and administer the Jurisdictional Support Grants and help develop, launch, and manage the Building Policy Collaborative (in coordination with consultant selected via RFP).  Subsequent years will continue to focus on liaising with local jurisdictions, grant monitoring and administration, ongoing management of the Building Policy Collaborative, and supporting local jurisdictions in adopting and implementing building decarbonization policies. This position is recommended at a grade 8 and will hold the title of Senior Policy Specialist (Decarbonize DRCOG).

 

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!