About Our Job

The Auditor's Office, an independent agency of the City and County of Denver, delivers independent, transparent, and professional oversight to safeguard the public’s investments in the City and County of Denver. Our in-depth audit reports, that are issued each month to the public through Denver’s Audit Committee, look at how efficient and effective the city’s services and programs are for the people of Denver and provide recommendations for improvement. Our work is performed on behalf of everyone who cares about the city, including its residents, workers, and decision-makers. We provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment, excellent benefits, and professional development and continuing education opportunities for our employees.

We are seeking a Staff Assistant in our Audit Services division with keen attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively while supporting 40 or more professional staff members.   Under the direction of the Audit Services Director, this position performs administrative support work necessary to execute components of Audit Services mission and functions.

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of frequent in-person attendance at our Downtown Denver location and occasional remote work. Employees must work from a location within the Denver metro area on their remote (off-site) work days.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This position is expected to be open to receive applications until Monday June 15, 2026.  Please ensure that you submit your complete application materials, including a resume and valid contact information by 11:59 pm MDT on the closing date for this vacancy announcement.

Specific responsibilities include the following: 

• Coordinates specific administrative functions by exercising delegated authority as appropriate.

• Supports operational objectives or procedures and recommends/creates modifications and/or other solutions by analyzing operational issues and/or addressing management concerns.

• Recommends and offers informed opinions to management on courses of action based on specialized knowledge.

• Effectively and accurately prepares, compiles, tracks, updates and maintains internal and external documentation for Audit Services.

• Communicates and implements Audit Services policy and/or procedural changes.

• Assists Audit Services staff in adapting to new policies and practices, modifications and/or other solutions.

• Coordinates with AO Business Manager and AO Executive Assistant to implement, maintain, and monitor expenditure controls for Audit Services.

• Coordinates all logistics for Audit Services events, training activities, new employee onboarding. Manages scheduling for Audit Services leadership meetings with city officials and agency heads, and assists with Audit Director calendar management if requested.

• Provides support as requested to the Executive Assistant III for office-wide events,

• Provides file framework and guidance for tracking training activities for Audit Services division, ensuring that audit staff receive necessary support in tracking and managing CPE requirements.

• Under guidance of Audit Director, coordinates annual updates, distribution, collection and internal reporting of agency independence statements as required by GAGAS or other relevant auditing standards.

• By position, participates in budget development by identifying and quantifying both ongoing and special budgetary requirements and provides justifications for requested budget items and amounts.

• Prepares reports as needed.

• Responsible for supporting the Auditor’s Office vision, goals, and objectives including high professional standards, building effective relationships, while pursuing continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in our work.

• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within Audit Services.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

About You

Our ideal candidate will surpass the required minimum qualification by possessing the following:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and assignments simultaneously.

• Experience supporting an executive level professional and a large staff.

• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other applications.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Superior critical thinking and communication skills.

• Must be comfortable working in a team environment.

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: 

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

• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience performing specialized and/or technical office support work of the type and at the level of Administrative Support Assistant IV.

• Education and Experience Equivalency:  One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of education may be substituted for each required year of experience.

How To Apply

In addtion to a completed application and personal profile, please attach:

• A personally crafted resume and cover letter. Statements such as "see resume" will not be considered as a complete application.

The assistance of AI in the recruitment and selection process will be grounds for immediate disqualification..

Starting Pay

The starting rate of pay for this position will not exceed  $32.00 per hour.

This position is eligible for participation in collective bargaining.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA1002 Staff Assistant

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$25.30 - $37.96

Target Pay

The likely hiring range for this position is $28.47 - $32.00 per hour.

Agency

Auditor's Office

The 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. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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