Resiliency Director

The hiring range for this position is $101,399 to $131,821. The maximum salary for this position is $162,244. An offer above the hiring range may be made depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

Applicants should apply by Fri, June 11, 2021. Final Interviews will be held July 6-9, 2021.

The Resiliency Director is a newly created position who will lead a team of 2 to 4 professionals, in the areas of climate resiliency, workforce housing and economic resiliency. This position will foster long-term relationships with towns, special districts, and the business and non-profit community to develop public-private partnerships in support of these areas and will identify measurable objectives to aggressively progress towards the Board of County Commissioners’ strategic priorities.

Recruitment Brochure

Job Duties:

Department Wide Functions:

• Develop and administer program budgets.
• Make funding and staffing decisions for the department.
• Engages with community members and partner organizations and facilitates community based solutions to meet organizational goals.

Housing Development:

• Lead Eagle County’s development of additional workforce housing units.
  Negotiate with partners, lenders, landowners, sellers etc. to create additional affordable housing units.
• Develop, implement and update policy related to workforce and affordable housing development throughout the community.
• Review land use files to ensure compliance with the Eagle County Housing Guidelines.  Negotiate with development to ensure proposals meet the guidelines.
• Create and participate in partnerships where appropriate.

Climate Resiliency:

• Provide leadership to develop, recommend, and implement innovative well-researched programs and strategies. Develops and recommends evaluation criteria to ensure programs’ effectiveness to reach energy reduction and greenhouse gas targets and goals.
• Evaluate the savings and participation targets of existing energy efficiency programs, and develop and modify them to ensure energy reduction and greenhouse gas targets and goals are met.
• Research next-generation program development, evaluate infrastructure, market readiness, legislative and funding opportunities.
• Make policy recommendations to ensure program goals (ie. Climate Action Plan) are accomplished.
• Collaborate with the appropriate county staff on program synergies and the county organization’s efforts to identify organization wide priorities for energy programs and projects.

Economic Resiliency:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the county’s overall economic development plan.  Lead and engage with staff and partners.
• Engage the business community and community leaders in drafting measurable steps to meet Board of County Commissioners strategic priorities.
• Draft contracts and ensure measurable deliverables are met by partners.

Qualifications:

• Ten years of professional experience in any or all of the following subject areas: climate resiliency, workforce housing and economic resiliency which produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• At least five years of experience managing staff within any or all of the subject areas.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economics,  business administration, finance, public administration, environmental science or a related field.  Or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which produces the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collect, compile, research and analyze information and data
• Prepare and present clear and concise financial and administrative reports
• Evaluate and analyze risk management issues and influence effective correction action
• Ability to implement and execute programs and policy based on organizational and community goals and policies.
• Effectively assist with problem resolution
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with key internal and external leaders, partners, consultants and community members.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, coach and develop others
• Attention to details, strong organizational skills, ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Knowledge and understanding of Eagle County community and economy
• Proficient in the use of computer technology and word processing software applications such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Proficiency in Google applications including docs, sheets, and slides highly preferred
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with a safe driving record required
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Colorado Real Estate License preferred

Additional Information

A career with Eagle County Government impacts and enriches the lives of our community members… Creating a Better Eagle County for All. With nearly 500 amazing employees, Eagle County is a progressive and values-driven organization located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a small town community are attracted to Eagle County for the amazing lifestyle. Although we are best known for our world-class skiing, hiking, biking, fishing and outdoor activities, it is really the people that make our valley so great!

Benefits for full-time employees:

• Comprehensive and low cost medical, dental and vision insurance
  Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
  11 paid holidays
  Paid time off and medical leave
  Paid volunteer hours
  6% match retirement plan
  Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
  Eagle County University classes (internal trainings)
  Tuition reimbursement programs
  Free bus pass and more

As a certified healthy workplace our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work. Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, bringing your dog to work and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.

Eagle County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Working in a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment is essential for our employees be successful in serving our community. We do not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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