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 range for this position is $21.26- $25.00/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, 1 wellness day 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 in-person, three to five days a week, starting at our Forestry Headquarters (945 S. Huron St., Denver, CO 80223). This position will work Monday-Friday, 6:30AM – 3:00PM. This position is on call.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) recognizes the importance of diversity in the representation of our organization to best serve our customers and community.  To that end, DPR is committed to:

• Examining department policies and processes that value diverse perspectives and eliminate barriers to inclusion

• Identifying where inequities exist and implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes

• Strengthening diversity in Parks and Recreation services by transforming policies to institutionalize equity

• Reinvesting in resources aimed at ensuring DPR is an equitable and just organization

Denver Parks and Recreation’s Forestry division is seeking an Operations Assistant to….

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

• Gather and record operational data related to field work and contractor performance and assist with generating basic reports for supervisory review.

• Customer service for general forestry requests, dispersing calls and emails to appropriate workgroups or providing answers to resident’s questions

• Coordination with forestry planning and programs to assist in 311’s, emails, and calls related to their work • Site maintenance and safety updates at the Huron Shop

• Manage and coordinate 811/Locate requests for Forestry Operations, including scheduling and attending locate meetings, and ensuring compliance with relevant safety regulations and procedures.

• Assist with field site visits to support forestry planning, tree inspections, and contractor oversight, including documenting conditions and reporting findings to supervisors.

• Update and maintain operational inventories, such as equipment, materials, and tree or site records, ensuring records are accurate and current.

• Serve as a point of contact for public inquiries, providing clear and courteous communication regarding tree operations, work schedules, and site access as directed.

• Support coordination of contractor site check-ins, ensuring work is progressing according to schedule and safety requirements, and reporting any concerns or deviations to supervisors.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of operational records, forms, and logs in compliance with city and department standards.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, following safety guidelines and reporting hazards encountered during site visits.

• Support emergency or storm response efforts as assigned, including assisting with field assessments and operations logistics

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple operational tasks and shifting priorities.

• Detail-oriented and dependable in maintaining accurate records, logs, and inventory documentation.

• Effective communicator with the ability to engage courteously and clearly with contractors, the public, and internal teams.

• Team-oriented, with a willingness to provide practical support to field crews and supervisors.

• Comfortable working in outdoor and field environments in varying weather conditions.

• Safety-conscious and aware of standard practices for field operations and public w