Sustainability and Building Performance Associate

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder!

Final date to receive applications:

August 1, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range
24.96 - 36.21

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.

This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours)
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Job Description

Summary:

Under general supervision, this position expands the city’s Climate Initiatives Department to address local climate action and resilience needs. This limited term, grant funded position provides valuable entry-level experience in city government to professionals who are emerging leaders in the fields of community planning, climate action, energy, and building performance. This role will provide direct support to programmatic efforts in the City’s Climate Initiatives Department and work to fulfill the city’s obligations under the grant program which could engage this position in a range of subject matter areas including Energy and equity-based climate action initiatives.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist team members to develop and implement regulatory policies and supportive programs aimed at reducing emissions and improving the resilience of commercial and residential buildings

Help develop performance standards and other regulatory requirements under the Building Performance Ordinance and Smart Regs Conduct energy performance and pollutions assessments.

Collects, organizes, and analyzes building energy, emissions, and benchmarking data.

Support program planning, scheduling, reporting, analysis, research, and documentation

Maintain involvement in the work team (Energy, Nature-based Solutions, and/or Circular Economy) and the department by attending relevant meetings.

Maintain program records, databases, and tracking systems.

Assists with monitoring program performance and grant deliverables.

Activities in this category could include research; survey development and management; conduct analysis of existing/available information; documentation of meetings or events; development and implementation of evaluation or monitoring systems.

Within the time frames of the position, address opportunities to help manage projects aligned with departmental priorities.

Activities in this area could include assisting with project scoping such as project planning, budget management, meeting organizing and facilitation, and overall project management.

Direct engagement with community members and manage outreach activities including tabling, survey work, participation in community events, presentations to community groups and schools and other methods of direct interaction with the public.

Create a professional development plan, identifying at least 2-3 goals related to skills-development and completing self-assessments at both the outset and departure from the position which will enable assessment of professional outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAbility to demonstrate basic computer skills— Microsoft Suite, word processing, email, web research.

Ability to conduct assessments, interpret data, and make presentations.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and task prioritization.

Ability and willingness to attend evening meetings and weekend events

Knowledge of general subject area and ability to contribute knowledge to meetings.

Knowledge of data collection and analysis fundamentals.

Skilled in supporting team effectiveness.

Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility and comfort to make public presentations

Ability to conduct public outreach, stakeholder engagement, workshops, or educational programs.

Knowledge and experience working with commercial building energy benchmarking, building performance standards, or emissions reduction programs.

Knowledge and familiarity with Boulder and surrounding communities

Skills administering or supporting federally, state, or locally funded grant programs.

Skills exhibiting experience with—or training in—outreach,…