Inter-Agency Coordinator

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment works to advance environmental justice and carry out statutory mandates, in partnership with disproportionately impacted communities, the Environmental Justice Advisory Board, government partners, and CDPHE offices and divisions. Its work includes community engagement, grant and supplemental environmental project administration, water-quality initiatives, spatial analysis and mapping, and environmental equity and cumulative impact analyses. The Inter-Agency Coordinator coordinates inter-agency environmental justice efforts to increase state government engagement with and responsiveness to disproportionately impacted communities. The position advises CDPHE and executive-branch agency leadership on developing and implementing environmental justice policy, advises OEJ and CDPHE teams on statewide policy priorities and intergovernmental strategy, and serves as a key advisor across environmental justice projects. The position directly manages inter-agency efforts, including the Environmental Justice and Climate Working Group, and develops resources and materials to support this work. The position is open only to current Colorado residents and is based at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South in Denver. Hybrid work may be available at the supervisor’s discretion and based on business needs. Occasional travel is expected four times a year, including possible in-state overnight travel outside the Denver metro area.

Requirements

Meet the seven-year minimum qualification through either relevant experience or a combination of related education and relevant experience.
Experience-only pathway: seven years of relevant experience facilitating collaborative development or implementation of public policy related to public health, environmental health, environmental justice, environmental law, or a related discipline within state or local government.
Education-and-experience pathway: a combination of related education in public policy, public administration, public affairs, environmental health, public health, environmental justice, or environmental law and/or relevant experience facilitating collaborative development or implementation of related public policy within state or local government, totaling seven years.
Colorado residency at the time of application.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; CDPHE does not provide visa sponsorship.
Submit a completed State of Colorado application. Work experience must be substantiated in the application; “See resume” is not accepted.
Submit a cover letter describing how professional experience aligns with the preferred qualifications.
If using education to qualify, attach transcripts or a diploma to the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across multiple agencies within Colorado state or local government.
Strong working knowledge of Colorado environmental justice policy.
Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders, including government officials and community-based organizations.
Experience coordinating or facilitating cross-functional working groups, boards or commissions, or other collaborative bodies.
Experience conducting complex policy analysis, including legislative and administrative policy.
Experience navigating complex government policy environments, identifying strategic opportunities and potential challenges, and developing approaches to support effective policy implementation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inter-agency environmental justice efforts to increase state government engagement with and responsiveness to disproportionately impacted communities.
Advise CDPHE and executive-branch agency leadership on the development and implementation of environmental justice policy.
Advise OEJ and CDPHE leadership and project teams on statewide policy priorities and inter-agency or intergovernmental strategy.
Serve as a key advisor across environmental justice projects, including Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analyses.
Directly manage inter-agency efforts, including the Environmental Justice and Climate Working Group.
Facilitate collaborative environmental justice activities across government entities.
Develop resources and materials in support of inter-agency environmental justice efforts.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans.
Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
Optional 401(k) and 457 retirement plans.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Potential flexible working arrangements.
11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
Tuition assistance.
Employee wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.