Enterprise Program Administrator

About Us

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy—working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines
• Flexible working arrangements
• Retirement options (PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans)
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Description of Job

The Work Unit: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) Environmental Health and Protection Programs are responsible for safeguarding the public's health by preventing harmful exposures to a wide array of health hazards. The environmental programs administer and enforce laws and regulations regulating air, water, and land pollution; administer authorities delegated by the EPA, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; and administer state statutes including solid waste management, recycling, and environmental cleanup.

The environmental programs consist of four divisions, staffing for multiple Type-1 commissions including the Air Quality Control Commission and Water Quality Control Commission, and an environmental justice program. The Environmental Health and Protection Programs is also comprised of the CDPHE Enterprise Boards including the Air Quality and Clean Fleet Enterprise Boards (Air Enterprise Unit), which have independent decision-making authority and operate on statutorily-authorized fees that are not restricted to the State’s budget.

This position reports directly to the Grants, Contracts, and Finance Liaison (FAA 00834). The Board Unit coordinates with the Enterprise Board of Directors and Air Pollution Control Division programs (particularly the Technical Services Program, the Air Toxics and Ozone Precursor Section, the Mobile Source Program, and Administrative Services Program) to provide subject matter expertise to the enterprise boards and is responsible for implementing the strategy, systems, processes, and guidelines needed to execute the board’s business. The Air Pollution Control Division’s Administrative Services Program provides contracting services for the CDPHE Enterprise Boards.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract development, budget analysis, and monitoring of the unit's programs
• Work with other staff and unit supervisors to provide support in enterprise budgeting, accounting, issuing enterprise contracts, and other financial information and services
• Engage with various internal and external stakeholders regarding enterprise programs
• Independently use professional judgment and resources to evaluate program needs compared with current funding levels
• Learn and understand the programs’ operations

Key Responsibilities

• Air Enterprise Contract & Budget Analyst
• Stakeholder Outreach and Communication Support
• Project Coordination

Requirements

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Qualifications

An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: through work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.

Experience Only

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in air quality related matters, accounting, or contracts and grant administration.

Education And Experience

• A combination of related education in public administration, accounting, business, political science & policy, and/or relevant experience in air quality related matters, accounting, or contracts and grant administration equal to six (6) years.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience.

Note: This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state of Colorado enterprises as described in the State Constitution
• Knowledge of state or federal procurement, contracting, or grants management processes
• Experience and knowledge of mobile source emissions in Colorado
• Experience with vehicle fleets and/or automotive dealerships in Colorado
• Familiarity with environmental or clean transportation programs, particularly in air quality or fleet electrification
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple grants and/or contracts over a multi-year period
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively coordinate with external stakeholders, particularly with fleets and other automotive-focused industries

Conditions of Employment

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process
• Travel: To and from board meetings and retreats or related activities (5x a year) to various regions of Colorado