Building Decarbonization Specialist

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

05/15/26

Division

Facilities Management Division

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Building Decarbonization Specialist will be responsible for leading research and development of decarbonization policy for the built environment within the county. This position will serve as the primary liaison between staff and the Denver Regional Council of Government’s Building Policy Collaborative (BPC) to advise on advanced building decarbonization policy governing both commercial and residential buildings and support implementation of the countywide Climate Action Plan.

Schedule

This position operates on a Hybrid schedule Monday- Thursday, 40 hours a week. This role is grant funded with an expected end date of September 30 of 2029

Compensation

Hiring Range: $69,405.42 – $83,520.17 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Benefits

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

Essential Duties

• Serves as the primary liaison between staff and the Denver Regional Council of Government’s BPC. Coordinates with appropriate county staff across departments. Participates in research and providing community input during the BPC peer network meetings.
• Researches, analyzes, and recommends building decarbonization policy for the county to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from residential and commercial buildings. Example policies include commercial benchmarking and performance policies and residential home energy transparency policies.
• Assist with assessing current and future needs for energy and emissions data collection and analysis as it relates to permitting system software.
• Engages and collaborates with key stakeholders to gain input and feedback on policy components. Facilitates the review of draft policies with stakeholders.
• Assists staff as needed with the adoption of State of Colorado Low Energy and Carbon Code.
• Provides education and communication surrounding building decarbonization policy, building energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, and emissions to county staff and the public.
• Assists with the administration, documentation, and reporting for grant funding.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Research shows that women and other 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 go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Three years work related experience

Education: Bachelors Degree

• Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience with building electrification, energy efficiency, decarbonization strategies, and low-carbon design/construction and buildings systems.
• Knowledge of building energy efficiency benchmarking/performance policies and residential home energy transparency policies.
• Experience with policy making in local government.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement.
  
  

Additional Job Information

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.
  
  

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Application

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

 

• A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.   

 

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Work Experience: Minimum three years

Certifications

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Category

Administrative, Business Programs and Services