Enterprise Program Administrator

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking an Enterprise Program Administrator to join their Environmental Health and Protection Programs. This role is crucial for safeguarding public health by preventing harmful exposures to health hazards. The environmental programs administer and enforce laws and regulations concerning air, water, and land pollution, and manage state statutes related to solid waste management, recycling, and environmental cleanup. This position specifically supports the CDPHE Enterprise Boards, including the Air Quality and Clean Fleet Enterprise Boards, which operate on statutorily-authorized fees and have independent decision-making authority. The position reports directly to the Grants, Contracts, and Finance Liaison and works closely with the Air Pollution Control Division's Administrative Services Program, which provides contracting services for the Enterprise Boards. The role involves contract development, budget analysis, and monitoring of the unit's programs, providing support in enterprise budgeting, accounting, issuing enterprise contracts, and other financial services. The position also requires engagement with various internal and external stakeholders regarding enterprise programs, utilizing professional judgment to evaluate program needs against funding levels, and understanding program operations.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in air quality related matters, accounting, or contracts and grant administration.
• 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.
• Residency Requirement: Must be a resident of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract development, budget analysis, and monitoring of the unit's programs.
• 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’ operation.
• Coordinate with the Enterprise Board of Directors and Air Pollution Control Division programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the enterprise boards.
• Implement strategy, systems, processes, and guidelines needed to execute the board’s business.
• Conduct travel to and from board meetings and retreats or related activities (5x a year) to various regions of Colorado.

Benefits

• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Retirement (PERA options), Medical and dental health plans Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree