Climate Resiliency Senior Specialist - Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency

About Our Job At the time of this posting, the City and County of Denver requires all employees to be present in the office at least three days per week. CASR has limited seating and thus has received an exemption; CASR employees are required to be present in the office two days per week. This posting will accept applications until Sunday, August 27, 2023. The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CASR) mission is to act with urgency to proactively mitigate climate change. Our objectives are to advance science-based strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a scale and timeline that align with the recommendations from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, cultivate resiliency in the face of potential climate change-related emergencies, secure an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable city for generations to come, and ensure that the setting of goals and metrics and monitoring of results considers equity. The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. CASR fosters this culture among staff through a variety of actions, including team equity conversations, professional development, and training, embedding equity into all aspects of its workplans, and building a collaborative team environment. Our goal is to build a team that is as diverse as our community, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team. Climate Adaptation and Resiliency, as part of the Climate Action Division, develops new programs, strategies, and partnerships to enable the significant shifts needed in ecological, social, and economic systems to respond to permanent changes in our climatic system. A key priority in this work is to help vulnerable communities adapt and respond to these climate impacts. The Climate Action Division has an opening for a Climate Resiliency Senior Specialist. As such, the position will engage with vulnerable communities to help prepare these communities to be more resilient. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Engage with climate vulnerable people and communities to build trust, co-create solutions and define meaningful, tangible and direct benefits to residents Help develop long range and short-term planning initiatives for adaptation and resiliency as part of a larger update to Denver’s climate action plan Act as a technical expert by analyzing policies related to community resilience Brief management on concerns and issues by providing information required for decision making. Positively represent CASR in our community, at public meetings, conferences, and other events as needed. Administers the financial operations of a program. Develop culturally appropriate outreach and education. Other tasks as required. About You 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. Our ideal candidate will have a combination of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in any field or a combination of education and experience meeting the minimum qualifications below Knowledge and experience in climate adaptation and resiliency, emergency management, or community organizing. Experience in and knowledge of the intersections between climate change and social vulnerability. 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. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Vietnamese We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s). Experience Requirement: Five (5) years’ experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.) Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. License/Certifications: None. To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Cover Letter Resume About Everything Else Job Profile CA2308 Administrator II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $80,371.00 - $132,612.00 Starting Pay $81,000 - $115,000 Agency Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play, and we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. Equity, diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values at the City and County of Denver. We celebrate uniqueness and strive to be a world-class city where everyone matters. Join us! Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks For more information about our hiring process including ADA resources, assessments and testing, pre-employment, and onboarding, click here. For information about employee benefits, click here.

Salary : $80,371 - $132,612