About

• Description
• Who We Are
• Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

• Perks of the Gunnison Valley
• "The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

• Benefits
• • Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• • Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month
• • Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service
• • Dependent Care FSA
• • FSA and HSA
• • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary
• • Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
• • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children
• • Employee Assistance Program
• • Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• • 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• • Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• • 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• • Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

• Job Summary
• The Gunnison Valley – Home Energy Assessment Team (GV-HEAT) works at the intersection of health and economic equity and environmental justice to implement community led solutions for a clean economy and environment. The Energy Programs Director is responsible for oversight of the GV-HEAT program to improve energy efficiency of residential buildings in the Gunnison Valley, while building equity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving health and safety within the community. The Energy Program Director is responsible for the strategic planning, growth, fiduciary oversight, and daily operations of GV-HEAT, including working collaboratively with community members, partners, and the GVRHA team. The program will be led in accordance with the policies and procedures established by its programs, and in compliance with grant requirements from funding sources.

• Pay Rate
• The salary range is from $6,183.93 to $7,040.57, depending on experience, plus full benefits.
• *The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.*

• View the full job description here.

• Hiring Manager
• John Cattles
• JCattles@gunnisoncounty.org

• Anticipated Job Posting Close Date
• Open until filled.
• Requirements
• *Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• *Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 200 within the first year of employment.

• Qualifications/Education
• At least 3 years’ experience working in energy efficiency, electrification, construction, energy coaching, building science, property management, environmental sustainability or related fields.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in environmental management, sustainability, building science, or related field.
• Professional qualifications from BPI, RESNET, ASHRAE, or ICC equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, both verbal and written, is a plus.