Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Business Coordinator

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Community and Economic Development (CED) Department serves Adams County through an integrated and equitable approach to community planning and investment. The Department partners with neighborhoods, businesses, agencies, and others to bring about positive change for Adams County. The departmental divisions include Building Safety, Planning & Development, Permits & Licensing, Environmental Programs, Housing Policy & Community Investments, Economic & Community Vitality, and an Administrative Division that provides oversight and coordination across the department.

The Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Business Coordinator is responsible for advancing Adams County’s sustainability, decarbonization, and economic vitality goals through direct engagement with the business community. This role leads the development and implementation of the County’s Sustainable Business Program and serves as the primary liaison to the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN). The Coordinator works directly with local businesses to identify, implement, and measure energy efficiency and sustainability improvements, while aligning these efforts with broader County initiatives related to building decarbonization, energy policy, and climate action.

This position is highly collaborative and externally facing, requiring strong relationship management, technical expertise, and the ability to translate complex sustainability concepts into practical, cost-effective solutions for businesses.

This is a project-designated, grant-funded position supported through the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Building Policy Collaborative program, with funding anticipated through Fall 2029.

The anticipated hiring range is $73,611.21 - $84,652.89 annually. The full salary range is $73,611.21 - $ annually.

• Builds, administers, and supports the ongoing development and improvement of the County’s Sustainable Business Program, including conducting comprehensive initial assessments, supporting recertifications, performing program audits, updating program criteria, and preparing required reports.
• Serves as the primary Adams County liaison to the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), maintaining regular coordination and participating in required training with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
• Engages businesses participating in or interested in the CGBN and develops strategic work plans to expand Adams County’s roster of certified green businesses.
• Provides technical assistance to businesses seeking to reduce environmental impacts through improvements in energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation, waste, water use, and sustainable business practices.
• Conducts on‑site and virtual sustainability assessments and provides customized recommendations and implementation strategies to support businesses in improving efficiency, reducing costs, and lowering environmental impacts.
• Supports businesses in meeting CGBN certification and recertification requirements.
• Connects businesses with available funding sources, rebates, incentives, and technical resources related to energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Tracks and analyzes metrics related to energy use, cost savings, greenhouse gas reductions, and environmental benefits over time to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision‑making.
• Develops case studies, cost‑benefit analyses, and impact summaries demonstrating the value of sustainability investments and participation in programs such as CGBN.
• Prepares annual reports summarizing program participation, outcomes, and impacts, and assists in grant reporting and compliance requirements.
• Promotes and markets the Sustainable Business Program and the economic and environmental value of sustainable practices through various forms of communication, including community events, workshops, newsletters, and direct outreach.
• Serves as a liaison between businesses and Department programs to facilitate access to permitting, inspections, building policies, and incentive programs.
• Assists with implementation of related initiatives, including…