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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 salary range for this position is $24.11 - $36.17 per 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
Location
In this position you can expect to work on site at the City and County Building at 1437 Bannock Street in downtown Denver five days per week.
What You'll Do
The Office of City Council is searching for a Legislative Assistant. This position is at-will. The Legislative Assistant reports to the Executive Director and is the first point of contact for visitors to the Central City Council Office, and must have a highly professional demeanor and be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a career in which you can satisfy your interest in public service, impact the community in which you live while working in a fast-paced environment in which your own personal development is valued - this may be the opportunity for you.
Specifically, as the Legislative Assistant you will:
- Respond to incoming calls directed to the City Council main office, provide assistance to callers, and manage email and all other correspondence from constituents
- Oversee the reception area and other additional spaces within the primary office. Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of vital office areas
- Provide staff, visitors, and constituents with general city information and information on City Council processes and procedures; respond to constituent inquiries and problems
- Assist with the review of meeting agendas and the preparation of legislative packets; assist during meetings with research and retrieval of legislative records
- Aid in enabling citizen participation in Council meetings
- Determine office needs and order supplies and equipment; maintain inventory records, document expenditures
- Provide administrative support to the City Council Executive Director and staff, which includes: arranging/coordinating appointments and meetings, scheduling conference rooms, serving as a liaison with Facilities Management and Technology Services for all work orders, maintaining office equipment, and distributing departmental mail
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
About You
What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidate has a highly professional demeanor, has an active interest in local government, is at home in a fast-paced, professional environment and has strong administrative skills.
The following skills are also strongly preferred:
- Previous experience in customer service or front office management
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in computer software and applications
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
- Experience: Two years of experience performing office support work executing components of a specific administrative function(s) in the operations of an organization
- Education/Experience Equivalency: One year of the appropriate type and level of education may be substituted for each required year experience
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Feburary 25, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 25, 2024 at midnight.
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
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$24.11 - $36.17Starting Pay
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City CouncilThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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