Manager of Climate Adaptation– Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency

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.

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $ - $. 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

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. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

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.

As the Manager of Climate Adaptation
, you will provide strategic leadership and operational direction to the Climate Adaptation team, ensuring high-performance execution of complex, multi‑year initiatives that strengthen Denver’s natural and built environments adapting to a changing climate. You will lead staff, cross‑departmental partners, consultants, and community collaborators in advancing data‑driven, equity‑centered adaptation strategies that reduce risk from extreme heat, flooding, drought, wildfire, poor air quality, and other climate hazards.

Specifically, as the Manager of Climate Adaptation you will:

• Lead and manage a high performing Climate Adaptation team by setting clear priorities, implementing effective work plans, and ensuring accountability for results.

• Support the development, implementation, and updates of the Climate Plan while tracking Climate Protection Fund investments to ensure compliance and impact.
• Utilize climate data, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses into actionable policies and programs.
• Lead cross departmental coordination to embed adaptation considerations across city-wide projects.

• Monitor program outcomes and budgets, deliver clear reports and briefings to leadership and stakeholders, and oversee consultant and interagency contracts to ensure quality deliverables, precise scopes, timely execution, and effective budget management.
• Strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations, regional agencies, utilities, and research institutions to co‑create adaptation solutions and leverage external expertise.

• Champion racial equity and environmental…