Energy Policy Analyst

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Energy Policy Analyst is a first of its kind, transformational role in the City. This position develops and implements innovative policies, strategies, and actions to achieve the energy, decarbonization, and sustainability goals of the City of Westminster. The position leads the Community Services Department and the City organization to adopt and implement codes and policies that advance building energy efficiency and decarbonization. The Energy Policy Analyst coordinates with community stakeholders and external organizations in these efforts. The position supports and reports to the Sustainability Administrator to achieve three core outcomes: lead energy code and building decarbonization policy development and implementation, provide technical assistance and capacity building across City divisions, and support and implement Citywide energy and decarbonization programs. This unique role blends policy development, technical coordination, intradepartmental collaboration, and robust community engagement.

This is a full time, benefited, temporary position. This position is grant funded through the Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG) Building Policy Collaborative sub-award grant program, and assuming continued receipt of grant funds, the duration of this appointment is approximately four (4) years (grant ending October 2029). In the unexpected occurrence grant funds are rescinded before the four (4)-year term concludes, this position may be terminated. City Hall business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Schedule flexibility including a combination of remote and in-office working may be considered.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position addresses the goals of the Community Services Department, which supports and is responsive to the City Manager's Office, residents, the City's business community, City Council, and the overall City organization. Through leadership by example, Community Services progressively manages the planning, building, standards, economic development, housing, redevelopment, and sustainability functions of the organization, where service and empowerment are governing principles, and effectively communicates with internal and external audiences. The Community Services Department is the City's ambassador to the business and development community and strives to excel in the provision of service.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Interpret and apply energy codes, building performance standards, and sustainability policies
• Navigate local government operations, including policy development, implementation, and compliance
• Lead community engagement efforts and manage diverse stakeholder relationships
• Plan and manage projects using effective tools and practices
• Manage grant reporting, activity tracking, and compliance activities required by the Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG) Building Policy Collaborative sub-award grant program
• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare clear, technical reports and presentations
• Develop educational materials and public communication campaigns
• Apply analytical methods to evaluate administrative, organizational, and procedural issues
• Stay current on trends, technologies, and best practices in energy, code enforcement, and sustainability
• Communicate effectively-both verbally and in writing-with internal teams and the public
• Work independently or collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, creativity, and strong critical thinking

Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
  
  

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Lead Energy Code and Building Decarbonization Policy Development and Implementation

• Spearhead the City's energy code and policy update, adoption, and implementation process to advance high-performance building decarbonization goals
  • Coordinate internally and with regional partners, jurisdictions, DRCOG, and other related groups
  • Lead community and stakeholder engagement processes
  • Serve as a trusted liaison between the City, contractors, community members, and regional agencies
• Integrate building decarbonization strategies into long-range planning documents such as the Sustainability Plan and Comprehensive Plan

• Coordinate with Planning and Sustainability staff to ensure alignment of policies and targets
  

• Create communications, dashboards, metrics, and transparency initiatives related to energy code and decarbonization policies
  
  • Track key performance indicators and make data-driven recommendations to improve programs and policies over time
    
• Conduct embodied carbon policy analysis and develop recommendations
  • Act as City lead with consultants to conduct policy analysis
• Develop a community beneficial electrification plan and implement strategies to achieve targets and goals

2. Provide Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Across City Divisions

• Support the Planning Division with energy code and decarbonization considerations during plan review
  • Connect developers with building decarbonization resources and incentives
• Provide technical assistance to the Building and Community Standards Division on energy code inspection and plan review
  • Act as City lead with consultants to expand staff capacity in inspection, permitting, and plan review
  • Coordinate consultant-led trainings and upskilling for current and future staff
• Organize trainings for City staff on certifications such as LEED, Certified Energy Manager, and Building Performance Institute
• May implement and manage energy performance and benchmarking tools (e.g., EnergyCap, EnergyStar Portfolio Manager) for municipal facilities
  • Explore community-wide applications of these tools for benchmarking and outreach

3. Support and Implement Citywide Energy and Decarbonization Programs

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of the City's energy policy and decarbonization programs
• Assist commercial and multi-family building owners (50,000+ sq. ft.) in meeting State of Colorado Building Performance Standards
• Lead energy efficiency efforts for new buildings in Downtown Westminster, ensuring LEED Silver certification and supporting further decarbonization
• Report energy data for City buildings to the State of Colorado Building Performance Standards program
• Support potential local building energy benchmarking and green building requirement programs

4. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the City's representative to the DRCOG Building Policy Collaborative and attend a minimum of 75% of meetings; participate in the collaborative to inform and shape regional policy goals, roadmaps, and policy package proposals; and ensure local policy is consistent in approach
• Leads administration, documentation, and reporting requirements associated with the DRCOG Jurisdictional Support sub-award to ensure compliance; tracks performance metrics, prepares progress reports, and coordinates with DRCOG and other funders to ensure deliverables are met and funding is maximized

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Energy Policy, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Renewable Resources, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in development and administration of energy policy and code initiatives or related sustainability programs

Preferred :

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate certification or similar or better
• Energy code and/or policy accreditations or certifications such as Certified Energy Policy Analyst (CEPA), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and Building Performance Institute (BPI)

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

• Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
• Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
• Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to 25 pounds with dollies and carts

Work is constantly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work with numerous visits to businesses and other organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment

• Computer (desktop and/or tablet)

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, on the job injury, and administrative reasons
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

For a more detailed overview of our Exempt and Administrative Officer benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

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