CDA Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the position of Conservation Services Division Director at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. As a key member of our Senior Management team, you will play a critical role in advancing Colorado agriculture, protecting consumers, and fostering responsible stewardship of the environment.

• Lead and oversee the department's work in climate change mitigation and resilience, soil health, renewable energy and energy efficiency, federal lands policy, and biocontrol.
• Articulate the strategic vision of the division, develop annual goals, and monitor progress toward those goals.
• Provide management and administrative oversight over all programs within the division.
• Represent CDA with various boards and commissions, including the Colorado State Conservation Board.
• Support the Conservation Services team in grantmaking and serve as a liaison for CDA with state, local, federal, and tribal partners.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study relevant to the position.
• Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in agribusiness, agriculture, livestock husbandry, animal health and welfare, law enforcement, regulatory programs, animal control, or other fields closely related to the position.
• Experience in managing a regulatory program or overseeing regulatory compliance for an organization.
• Experience with renewable energy in rural or agricultural settings, agricultural climate or drought resilience and adaptation, agricultural climate change mitigation, soil health/conservation, or agricultural water issues.
• Two (2) years of professional public or business administration, including establishing organizational structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, fostering a team environment, and conducting data collection and analysis.
• Two (2) years of experience must include supervision, including hiring, setting goals, performance evaluation, and correcting performance issues as needed.

• Ten (10) years of relevant experience as listed above.
• Experience managing conservation/environmental conservation programs.
• Experience with or knowledgeable about the bureaucratic processes and impacts of federal land use issues that affect Colorado agriculture.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a comprehensive leave program. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of our department.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application materials, including a detailed resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your qualifications.