Administrative Support Assistant - City Council District 7

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring pay range for this position is $20.26 - $25.32/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What You'll Do

The Office of Councilmember Flor Alvidrez, District 7, is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant with excellent interpersonal communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. This individual is a self-starter with an inherent high work ethic. The desired candidate should be capable of maintaining a positive attitude in a high pressure, confidentiality-sensitive, and fast-paced, politically-charged environment.

This is a full-time, at-will position. This position is built around the core responsibilities of scheduling and constituent services. Social media skills are a plus. The Administrative Support Assistant for District 7 wears many hats and will pick up tasks in the below areas as needed. Please note this position will require work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Calendar management and scheduling

• Provide the public with general and/or explanatory information, explain and clarify rules, processes, and procedures, answer questions, and resolve a variety of problems within a defined scope

• Manage inbound phone calls

• Examine and evaluate a variety of information to determine correctness, completeness, and adherence with requirements

• Utilize a computer to input information/data and to create, edit, compile, manipulate, and retrieve files and/or databases and create reports

• Operate word processing equipment to create, format, print, and revise letters, memos, reports, forms, labels, and other printed materials

• Prepare and process a variety of documents according to guidelines

• Perform other related duties as assigned

About You

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Bilingual Spanish/English desired

• Experience in being detail orientated

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to respond promptly to requests/questions

• The ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks

• The ability to work autonomously and be dependable as a part of a team

• Experience using MS Office Suite

• A focus on public servitude

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate

• Experience: Two (2) years of clerical experience

• Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement

• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

To be considered for this position, you must include a cover letter and resume. Upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until July 5, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 5, 2024 at midnight.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

YC1500 Administrative Support Assistant III

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$20.26 - $30.39

Starting Pay

$20.26 - $25.32/hour based on experience and education

Agency

City Council

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