DNR - Assistant Director for Energy Innovation (POLICY ADVISOR VI) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5043105) Apply  DNR - Assistant Director for Energy Innovation (POLICY ADVISOR VI) Salary $95,892.00 - $119,724.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number PAA 00640 08/2025 Department Department of Natural Resources Division Executive Director's Office Opening Date 08/19/2025 Closing Date 9/2/2025 12:00 AM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Hiring Pay Rate Employees new to State Government will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Patrick Warnes patrick.warnes@state.co.us Primary Physical Work Address This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. 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 https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-usto 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 (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) 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 (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) + For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) This position is located in the Executive Director's Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The work unit exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development, preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens – both now and in the future. Description of Job OPEN TO STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY The purpose of this position is to act as a senior advisor to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Policy Director, Colorado Energy and Carbon Management (ECMC) Commission Director, Division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Director, Division of State Land Board (SLB) Director, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) Director, Division of Water Resources (DWR) Director, and Governor’s Office regarding issues, legislation, and state and national policy developments concerning natural resources energy development that may impact Colorado. The position is responsible for recommending, developing, negotiating, and communicating policy options on energy issues that reflect the priorities of the department and its divisions. Responsibilities include contributing to the determination of annual policy plans and goals that integrate the agency’s mission and goals; and determining implementation of policies, guidelines and rules. Position testifies at congressional, legislative and general assembly hearings, represents DNR in dealings with federal agencies, local governments and special districts in the region, and serves as liaison to the Governor and other state departments related to energy issues. Specific job duties include but are not limited to: + Counsel the Executive Director's Office regarding the requirements, responsibilities, and opportunities of the Department under state and federal statutes pertaining to energy development, including oil and gas, deep geothermal resources, carbon sequestration, and renewable energy. + Analyze and interpret federal, state and local laws, regulations, planning documents and proposed legislation affecting natural resource and energy issues. + Coordinate implementation of specific elements of the Department's Strategic Plan by working and communicating with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Policy Director, Assistant Directors, Division Directors and their staffs. Participates in long range planning efforts of the Executive Director's office and DNR Divisions. + Lead and contribute to special projects as assigned by the Executive Director and Policy Director. + Represent the Executive Director at a wide variety of meetings, including federal and state agencies and public interest organizations. Ensures integration of the activities in various divisions and administrative functions within the department. + Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications Experience Only: Nine (9) years of relevant professional experience in natural resource policy, public policy, energy development and/or management, or natural resource management, at least one year of which must have been related to energy policy issues. Or Education and Experience: A combination of a bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, public administration, energy development and/or management, natural resource management or in another field of study directly related to the assignment and/or professional experience in natural resource policy, public policy, energy development and/or management, or natural resource management, at least one year of which must have been related to energy policy issues equal to nine (9) years Substitutions A combination of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job, which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree. A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and one or two years of general experience respectively. 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: Policy Advisor (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h1r-policy-advisor) Preferred Qualifications + A master's or law degree or advanced degree in a field of study directly related to the assignment + Demonstrated experience in the public sector in a fast-paced high-volume environment + Demonstrated experience in public sector policy strategy and analysis in areas related to the position (energy development, renewable energies, oil and gas) + Demonstrated experience as a liaison or spokesperson for an organization to stakeholder groups + Demonstrated experience and understanding of the federal, state, and local regulatory and legal environment that impacts subject areas of the job + Strong interpersonal skills + Current or former State experience relevant to this position. The current work arrangement for this position is as follows: (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change) + This is a Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. Conditions of Employment: + Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR). + Must be able to report to work at primary work location. Flexible work arrangements may be offered. + Must be able to travel within Colorado to overnight meetings 4-10 times per year for employee meetings or other events as needed. + Pursuant to the DNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0g2QAGmusbXBJzL3HxhGitIZOEKnwhrFnx9GqVcQHA/preview?tab=t.0) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: + Have an assigned State fleet vehicle + Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position + Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle 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. + This posting could be used to fill other vacancies of the same level and same reporting location. 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. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 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, at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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 accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnr_hr_employeebenefits@state.co.us 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 DNR uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. 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 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues. The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application. + I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee. + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). + I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position. 02 Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application? + Yes + No 03 Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information or attachments to your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants. + Yes + No 04 The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident? + Yes + No 05 If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements). + Yes, I have attached my transcripts. + No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position. + Not Applicable 06 Please describe your professional experience in energy policy: Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. 07 Please describe your experience with the federal, state, and/or local regulatory and legal environment that impacts energy policy: Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. 08 Please describe your experience in public sector policy strategy and analysis in areas related to the position (energy development, renewable energies, oil and gas): Please include where the experience was gained, general duties performed and mm/yy to mm/yy. Statements such as "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response 09 Do you possess a Master's, Law or advanced degree in a field of study directly related to the assignment? + Yes + No 10 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list your degree and field of study. If you answered "No", please enter "N/A" 11 Please acknowledge that you understand and accept the Conditions of Employment listed in the job posting. + I understand and accept Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email