ECMC Strategic Development Manager (Program Management II) - Hybrid New

ECMC Strategic Development Manager (Program Management II) - Hybrid

Salary

$94,008.00 - $122,400.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

PHA 00190 05/2025

Department

Department of Natural Resources

Division

Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Patrick Warnes ...

Primary Physical Work Address

This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will report to the office at 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 - Denver, CO one or more days a week as well as other locations throughout the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.

Hiring Pay Rate

Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Department Information

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

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.

We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Medical, Vision and Dental plans

Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Employee Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits

About Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC):

The mission of the Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) is to regulate the development and production of oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, the capture and sequestration of carbon, and the underground storage of natural gas in a manner that protects public health, safety, welfare, the environment and wildlife resources.

ECMC's Strategic Development Unit is responsible for:

Managing the strategic development of ECMC, including development of strategic plans, projects, and programs including leadership and workforce development

Developing and overseeing all ECMC internal strategic communications

Identifying agency staffing needs

Identifying the need for and developing shared services, such as:

Digital asset management

ECMC information system management

Training

Organizational and professional development

ECMC Program Coordination

ECMC Administrative Support

Personnel performance and development

Leading organizational change management (OCM) efforts

Developing leadership and organizational resilience and succession planning

Developing and implementing ECMC information management systems (IMS)

Description of Job

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

This position exists to support ECMC's Director, Deputy Director and the Commission to lead ECMC's strategic development including the following:

Coaching and mentoring ECMC leadership in best practices for strategic development

Identification of tools, language, and processes for developing strategic goals and plans

A clear roadmap as to how to engage ECMC staff in strategic development with clear benchmarks and measures of success

The development of a tangible strategic plan and roadmap

Managing the Strategic Development Unit which includes the following positions:

ECMC Program Coordinator

ECMC Digital Asset and Accessibility Project Manager

ECMC Organizational Development Specialist - Staff Authority

ECMC Technician

ECMC Administrative Assistant

This position reports to the Deputy Director, Strategic Services.

Deliver Measurable and Effective Strategies for ECMC:

Oversee the strategy development process across ECMC to deliver a measurable and effective strategy for ECMC to meet its mission and goals

Develop and implement Strategic Training and Mentoring Programs for ECMC leadership

Facilitate strategic workshops with ECMC Director, Deputy Directors, and Managers

Stay abreast of all rulemaking, legislative activity, and Director Recommendations to continuously improve ECMCs strategic goals and objectives

Oversee all organizational development programs and projects including training

Create, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and enhance ECMC's Strategic Roadmap to align with its mission created in conjunction with ECMC's Senior Business Process Analyst and other team members

Liaise with DNR staff and other stakeholders to ensure ECMC's strategic roadmap is on track

Identify the specific time and procure required resources needed to meet organizational strategic goals

Evaluate potential threats to the successful implementation of strategic plans and establish mitigation strategies

Proactively pursue sources of data and insight needed to complete strategic development analysis and ensure pace of progress and quality of analysis are maintained in line with expectations

Oversee ECMC organizational development training and mentoring programs

Manage Strategic Development Internal Communications:

Responsible for overseeing ECMC's strategic communication plan including:

Internal (monthly) and external (quarterly) newsletters

Strategic website development including robust intranet

Collaboration with IT to develop a strategic dashboard

Written and verbal internal and external communications

Conference materials

Stakeholder meetings

Survey development and feedback to evaluate effectiveness of the communication plan

Ensure clear communications with internal and external stakeholders throughout the strategic development process and post process to ensure clarity of steps, areas for engagement, areas of improvement, and outputs

Lead the strategic communication process, generating critical insights and tailoring and delivering effective communications

Engage with internal and external network members within the state ensuring ECMC's strategy development process parameters are understood

Collaborate with the ECMC Community Relations Unit to align strategic communications

Disseminate regular updates through different approaches internally and externally to make certain all stakeholders are fully aware of developments and opportunities to engage

Provide regular materials for Directors and strategic team to update staff at various meetings and question and answer sessions on the strategy review process

Work with communications staff design to create and roll out a communication plan for the strategic plan and the outputs across the network, external stakeholders and the organization

Strategic Development Staff and Project Management:

Design and manage the delivery of major projects across the unit using advanced project management skills

Oversee the unit's project management in Asana

Facilitate defined outputs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the unit including connecting and aligning the work of unit members

Demonstrate strategic and creative leadership, management, and coordination skills in a hybrid setting

Develop and stay abreast of energy and carbon (oil and gas) management issues in a state-wide development context to effectively lead the strategic development unit

Give and receive regular developmental feedback and contribute actively to creating a positive, focused and effective environment for strategy development

Manage emerging training and development programs

Effectively manage personnel development, time management, and unit work

Meet regularly with unit members and provide coaching and constructive feedback

Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in a strategic or analytical management role in the areas of business analysis, strategy, consulting, program management, change management, professional development or market research covering subjects such as analysis, planning, policy, or market research.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business, public or nonprofit administration; strategic development, strategic planning, strategic management, organizational change management, strategy and innovation and/or relevant experience in a strategic or analytical management role in the areas of business analysis, strategy, consulting, program management, change management, professional development or market research covering subjects such as analysis, planning, policy, or market research equal to nine (9) years.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. See Resume statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Class Code: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Expertise with MS Office, Google Suite, Adobe, Zoom, Asana or other project management software, and survey software.

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Strong organizational skills.

Excellent problem solving logic.

Motivated team player with well developed people skills.

Experience leading staff.

Strategic Management Certification

Previous training or professional development program management experience

Previous strategic plan creation and implementation experience

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Working with the general public, professional consultants, and ECMC and DNR staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities and commitments.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License.

Must be willing and able to travel to out of town hearings of the ECMC.

May be required to work in other parts of the State for short periods of time.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Must submit Cover letter and Educational Transcripts

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, ...

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact ... at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at ..., Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. Helpful hints: If you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and close the document before you attempt to upload it.

If not applying online:

Online is the preferred method of applying. If you are unable to apply on-line for reasons other than technical issues, please contact me prior to the closing date/time of the announcement.

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