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City and County of Denver · 1 week ago

Strategy and Policy Manager, Sustainability and Resiliency – Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $140K/yr

6+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is dedicated to building a sustainable and resilient community. They are seeking a Strategy and Policy Manager to lead the Strategy and Policy team in advancing climate adaptation, environmental justice, and zero waste systems through strategic planning and policy development.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership through strategic planning and policy development to advance the City’s climate resilience and adaptation vision, including the development of goals, work plans, programs, policies, and projects to reduce climate impacts

Provide expertise and support to the division and agency for key research and planning functions

Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation

Support the integration of the division’s goals into citywide plans, codes, policies, and standards, including:

Land use and development codes

Community and special area plans

Building and energy codes

Zero waste systems and infrastructure

Capital projects and design standards

Economic development and green workforce initiatives

Public and environmental health programs

Manage consultants, contracts, and grant-funded projects, including complex budgets and reporting requirements

Prepare and present staff reports, outreach materials, and policy recommendations to City Council, Planning Commission, and the public

Administer and track Climate Protection Fund investments to ensure compliance and impact

Foster an atmosphere of innovation to challenge the organization to think creatively, especially as it relates to positive citizen and customer experience opportunities

Provide exceptional leadership of people including coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff in pursuit of continuous improvement, including devising new strategies and new opportunities

Develop work plans for direct reports with clearly defined goals and responsibilities

Formally evaluate work of employees, document performance, and provide performance feedback

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sustainability planningEnvironmental scienceUrban planningData managementCommunity engagementProject managementAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in sustainability planning, environmental science, urban planning, public administration, or a related field

Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of professional individual contributors

Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in sustainability, resilience, or urban planning

Demonstrated leadership in building and developing functional teams, managing productivity, engagement, retention, employee development, and performance

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex challenges and develop innovative, data-driven solutions

Adept at developing, strengthening, and navigating complex relationships among community, local and state leaders

Proven track record of translating high-level strategies and policy goals into actionable programs, projects, and regulatory frameworks

Strong analytical, critical thinking, communication, and self-motivation skills

Experience with management and oversight of project and program budgets, and business processes

Excellent judgment/sound problem solving skills with an aptitude for continuous improvement

Ability to extract and organize data from various sources, prepare analysis and recommendations, and make oral/written presentations

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