Senior Energy Policy Advisor – Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

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R0082634# About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.##

** What We Offer
** The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 457B Retirement Plan
* 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day per year
* Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date##
** Location
* * The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site 3 days per week and off-site as needed. The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency requires 3 days in office at the Wellington Webb Municipal Building, located at 201 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.##

** What You’ll Do
** The
** Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CASR)
** vision is to build a carbon pollution-free, sustainable, and resilient Denver for all. Guided by science and shaped by community input, CASR delivers bold solutions through policies, programs, and capital projects that reduce emissions, advance environmental justice, and strengthen climate resilience. Our portfolio includes beneficial electrification, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, climate adaptation, community resilience, nature-based solutions, natural resource conservation, embodied carbon, waste reduction and diversion, communications, community engagement, and workforce development—all with a strong focus on equity.

This work is driving measurable progress toward a healthier, more sustainable Denver for generations to come.

CASR’s
** Energy Policy Team
** is housed within the Climate Action Division, which works to equitably meet Denver’s energy and transportation needs with affordable, reliable, and carbon-free systems. The team is focused on advancing meaningful decarbonization policies through advocacy before state regulatory authorities and partnership with the city’s energy utility provider. Success requires active coordination across CASR, other city agencies, and city leadership — in addition to engagement with partner organizations and an array of stakeholder groups.

CASR is looking to fill two positions as
** Senior Energy Policy Advisor.
** In this position, you will be a key member of the Energy Policy Team, reporting to the Lead Energy Policy Administrator. You will be a key contributor to the team’s advocacy at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC), support its engagement on state and local legislative matters, and represent the city across a range of stakeholders. You will be a highly motivated and innovative individual with expertise in PUC advocacy and decarbonization policy, including energy efficiency, electrification, and energy systems planning.

You will be a thought-leader and a clear communicator, representing the city before utilities, government staff, advocacy organizations, industry associations, and community organizations.

Specifically, as the Senior Energy Policy Advisor, you will:
* Provide thought-leadership, technical expertise, and analysis on matters related to…