Senior WAP Training Specialist
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Salary
$90,001.60 - $93,017.60 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EFA-WAPTrain-06.24.26
Department
Colorado Energy Office
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
gov_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
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.
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Department Information
This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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. Governor's Office staff should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in the workplace to fulfill the promise of a Colorado For All (https://www.colorado.gov/governor/gov-polis) . Staff are expected to participate in learning opportunities and training to increase their knowledge around EDIA, have a growth mindset, and embed new learnings and skills into daily business practices. Creating inaccessible digital content such as web pages, emails, presentations, or documents leaves the state open to fines up to $3,500 based on the language in House Bill 21-110 (https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb21-1110) . Staff should strive to make all digital content accessible using provided accessibility resources (https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/governors-office-intranet/internal-operations/accessibility) .
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $90,001.60 - $93,017.60 Annually
*This position is eligible for a hybrid and/or remote working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than one day per work week.
*This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the Colorado Energy Office will be accepted.
We are looking for a visionary, high-level subject matter expert to take our Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) training and operational ecosystem to the next level. We don't just need an instructor; we need a strategic practitioner who can architect statewide training infrastructure while auditing, consulting on, and optimizing our internal workflows.
The WAP network spans all 64 Colorado counties, delivering critical energy efficiency and clean energy solutions to diverse populations. As our Senior Training Specialist, you will step into a high-impact, expert role-serving as part of a team that is the definitive authority on building science education while acting as an internal and network consultant to streamline operations and program delivery. You should be passionate about workforce development, operational excellence, and driving the clean energy transition.
General Duties and Responsibilities
In this senior-level specialist capacity, you will blend advanced instructional design with administrative leadership and process optimization:
Strategic Training Architecture: Oversee the comprehensive design, development, and management of technical training curricula for energy auditors, inspectors, and field technicians statewide.
Process & Workflow Consulting: Act as an internal consultant to analyze existing WAP administrative procedures, identify operational bottlenecks, and design streamlined, automated processes to improve program delivery across local agencies.
Systemic Impact Tracking: Establish, formalize, and manage advanced data metrics to track both training effectiveness and the efficiency gains from newly implemented administrative workflows over time.
Administrative Oversight: Ensure that all back-end training administration, reporting, and documentation compliance standards are managed seamlessly and efficiently.
Workforce Development Partnerships: Collaborate deeply with the CEO Climate Workforce Development Manager to conduct statewide training needs assessments and innovate new educational pathways.
Change Management & Mentorship: Coach, mentor, and empower agency trainers across the state while guiding teams through process changes and operational updates.
Strategic Planning & Procurement: Provide critical high-level input during WAP strategic planning sessions and manage the strategic procurement and contract compliance of specialized external vendors and consultants.
Equity & Inclusion: Actively advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, ensuring training programs and administrative processes are accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Desired Proficiencies
We are looking for an experienced specialist who pairs technical building science awareness with sophisticated adult learning expertise and a knack for operational consulting.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing complex technical training programs, paired with demonstrated experience in business process improvement, operations management, or administrative consulting.
Technical Awareness: Advanced, expert-level understanding of residential building science, clean energy solutions, and home energy efficiency principles.
Adult Learning Theory: Demonstrated mastery of instructional design concepts, curriculum development, and Adult Learning Theory.
Communication & Influence: Exceptional ability to facilitate workshops, consult with diverse stakeholder groups, and translate complex processes into clear, actionable standard operating procedures.
Operational Independence: A proven track record of independently spearheading projects from conception to completion, managing multiple timelines, and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
Travel & Logistics: Ability to travel up to 20% of the time across Colorado to build local agency relationships and evaluate program efficacy. Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
Process Improvement Mindset: Proven ability to map workflows, identify administrative inefficiencies, and implement process-driven solutions.
Interested in learning more about
Lean, Six Sigma, or similar project management methodologies
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
11 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Employer
State of Colorado
Address
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