DPA Reallocation Opportunity Building Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst

Department Information

This position is open only to classified permanent employees of the Division of State Property within the Department of Personnel & Administration. This announcement represents the selection process for an occupied, reclassified state position. Applications will not be considered from any individual not specifically covered by strict eligibility requirements.

Position number: AAA01534  Held by: Bailey Vigil

In: Division of State Property

Has been recommended for reallocation to: Engineer-In-Training III

Class Code: I2C3**

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Description of Job

This position is focused on the administration and management of the Buy Clean Colorado (BCCO) Act as prescribed in C.R.S. 24-92-117-118. The statute requires DPA-OSA and CDOT to establish policies related to the global warming potential (GWP) of eligible building materials used in public projects. The position shall apply engineering principles and standards to analyze, establish, and annually update the GWP limits of eligible materials for Colorado public projects. The position will assist state agencies with their public projects on the selection of eligible materials or products that are required to comply with the policy. Additionally, this position must decide solutions to construction problems based on a detailed examination of engineering principles and standards. These solutions must be determined based on sets of inspection, testing, fiscal review, or safety compliance review operations to be used in analyzing engineering plan designs for construction. This position must conduct analyses that involve breaking the problem or case into parts, examining these parts, and reaching conclusions that result in processes. This position serves as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. The position may also explain work processes and train others.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Policy/Program Management and Training - Communicate proposed climate policies across state agencies and discuss the impact and strategies on the various agencies and their stakeholders. Track program performance, deliverables, and regularly report on program outcomes to support building decarbonization reporting. Perform agency consultation and ensure regulatory compliance. Interface with clients and make presentations to agency design teams and public associations. Design and lead workshops on program development for different interested parties, including developers, code writers, community members, staff, and leadership. Guide teams to meet embodied carbon targets, recommending low-carbon material options and strategies. Coordinate eligible decarbonizing building material information for inclusion in the eligible decarbonizing building materials sales & use tax exemption sprea

Policy/Program Updates and Reporting - Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the practice, by applying best practices, lessons learned and feedback from stakeholders. Seek stakeholder feedback to provide continuous improvement to the policy. Collaborate and facilitate discussions with a wide range of stakeholders including state agencies, institutions of higher education, CDOT, CDPHE (air quality control commission), and others. Support the maintenance of the compliant materials spreadsheet and products list for use with Colorado projects. Continually review EPD databases and relevant online resources for updates in EPD or GWP data for the eligible materials. Collect and store applicable information for a report to the General Assembly. Monitor and report the performance and impact related to embodied carbon. Maintain the list of eligible products meeting the State sales and use tax exemption. Work with the Department of Revenue (DOR) to share the Compliant Materials spreadsheet highlighting new materials with their Sales and Use Tax System division monthly. Frequently review DOR’s Sales and Use Tax System webpages for any necessary updates.

GHG Reduction - Identify new and innovative GHG reduction measures and approaches. Evaluate and interpret Governor Executive Orders, State Statutes, and State and federal regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions. Assist in developing practical and measurable sustainability and climate change programs, including vision, targets, metrics, data collection, GHG, and environmental
inventory development and verification. Conduct desk-based research and synthesize information into key themes to develop conclusions and clearly communicate written recommendations. Stay knowledgeable of trends in the field. Conduct market research and analysis to identify and evaluate potential technologies and solutions to reduce embodied carbon within construction projects. Prepare materials for public consultations and hearings regarding proposed climate and energy policies. Contribute expertise and provide insights regarding the standardization of manufacturer EPD data sheets.

Carbon Strategy - Participate in external working groups to manage the embodied carbon strategy. Participate in working groups centered around embodied carbon/sustainability, Product Category Rule review committees, etc. Represent the State of Colorado at events, conferences, and other community engagement opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Discuss policy issues with the design and construction community to achieve consensus. Support communications with the Governor's office on energy and climate issues to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

*A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.

Residency Requirement: 

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description: 

I2C3**

Engineer-In-Training III

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current enrollment as an Engineer Intern by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
• One (1) year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position

Substitutions

• Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors will substitute for the enrollment as an Engineer Intern
• Appropriate education in addition to that required for enrollment as an Engineer Intern will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:

• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Conditions of Employment:

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Comparative Analysis Process 
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.

Appeal Rights: 

 An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: [email protected]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov

Supplemental Information

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration 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 Coordinator, Heather Siegal [email protected]

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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