Summary

The hiring salary range for this position is $3,195.66 - $3,992.23/semi-monthly or $6,391.32 - $7,984.46/month or depending on qualifications.

At DRCOG, we’re not just planning for the future. We’re building it. With a five-year $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the EPA, the Denver Regional Council of Governments is launching Decarbonize DRCOG, a groundbreaking initiative that will transform the built environment of the 58 cities and counties that make up the Denver metro area. This effort will cut climate pollution from Denver’s built environment by 70% by 2050, boost public health, spark local innovation, and supercharge the economy. Our approach is community-centered and equity-driven, focusing on low-income and disadvantaged neighborhoods to ensure that everyone benefits from clean technology.

Decarbonize DRCOG will:

Perform whole home retrofits in low-income communities,
Provide energy advising services and electrification-oriented rebates and incentives to home and business owners,
Support workforce and industry development,
Execute a mass market marketing and community engagement campaign, and
Work with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies. For more details, see the linked Factsheet and full Workplan.

As the Denver region’s premier non-profit employer, DRCOG aims to make life better for people of all ages, incomes and abilities. We tackle the BIG issues, like growth and development, transportation and meeting the needs of older adults. DRCOG’s success is built on, and defined by, long-standing partnerships and serving as a forum for discussing these, and other emerging issues and working collectively to find innovative solutions. Our culture and values fuel and inform the work we do, and employees are rewarded with competitive compensation, generous benefits and an adaptable work environment. Sound like a good fit? We’d love to meet you!

Description of Work

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.

Oversight of contract management for the Decarbonization DRCOG program. Prepares, tracks, reviews and processes Decarbonization DRCOG contracts and agreements; in conjunction with the DRCOG Program Manager, Contracts and Budget reviews and updates contract language in accordance with applicable legal requirements and agency guidelines and policy; encumbers contractual funds; and monitors and closes out completed contracts. Supervises the Decarbonize DRCOG contracts specialist.
Enters fiscal data into automated systems and verifies accuracy; performs calculations and reconciles data; inputs and monitors budget data and related revenue/expense information. Tracks project and contract budgets and provides related reporting to appropriate parties.
Responds to information requests from staff and external contacts and organizations; researches and gathers information; provides information and technical assistance regarding applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations; and provides recommendations.
Maintains records, reports, documents and files according to records retention procedures and regulatory requirements. Prepares, processes and distributes reports, correspondence and various forms.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Preparing, tracking, and processing Decarbonization DRCOG contracts according to agency guidelines and policies;
Conducting research, including legal and regulatory questions and project/contractual activities, responds to requests for information from staff, and makes recommendations accordingly;
Oversight of Decarbonization DRCOG RFPs including creation, posting, and evaluation;
Works in conjunction with Decarbonize DRCOG program staff to present new contracts to the Finance and Budget Committee when appropriate;
Trains, develops and coaches direct reports;
In coordination with DRCOG Program Manager, Contracts and Budget ensures appropriate insurance coverages are obtained by subrecipients and contractors
Monitors legal risk of Decarbonize DRCOG program to the agency and informs Director of Finance and Administration of vulnerabilities regarding programmatic activities;
Managing project budgets to include entering budgets and making subsequent budget revisions, performing budget analysis, and researching/providing information related to project expenditures for staff. Performs monthly analysis of program budget expenditures;
Encumbering contractual funds, managing and closes-out contracts and other encumbrances on agency projects;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Best practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Principles and practices of accounting related to processing and maintaining fiscal data.
Contract management
Grant Management
Business math concepts.
Basic budget administration.
Filing and record-keeping principles.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
Researching industry trends, solutions and best practices.
Interpreting, monitoring and reporting financial information and statistics.
Gathering data, analyzing findings and applying logic and reason.
Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
Business math computations.
Exercising confidentiality.
Verifying fiscal data accuracy, performing reconciliations and making required adjustments.
Performing detailed review of contract language and content;
Monitoring contract compliance with requirements and standards.
Processing fiscal data and preparing reports and related documents
Retrieving and maintaining records and information based on established records retention procedures.
Comprehending reference books and manuals.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
Providing customer service.
Interpersonal relationships and effective management techniques
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Proficiency with digital accessibility, including techniques and best practices for writing, document creation – including RFPs and contracts – remediation of PDFs and PDF fillable forms, and the application of state and federal accessibility law to procurement guidelines.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five years of clerical, office support and accounting support experience, and three years supervisory experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing/Certifications
None required
Status:
Full-time, Exempt

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