About Our Job

The Denver Fire Department Administrative team is seeking an accomplished office professional who has high professional standards, can juggle multiple tasks, and has a customer service focus. This position will support the operations of the Fire Prevention Division.

This position is primarily at Denver Fire Headquarters, 745 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. However, it also requires working at the Webb Building, 201 W Colfax Ave, at least once a week.

Work hours are Mon-Fri from 7:00-3:30 pm. This position is not remote, nor will it become so.

As a Staff Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the supervisor and Uniform staff.

• Assisting Division managers as needed, including revenue collection.

• Supporting various division programs and the front desk as required.

• Helping staff adapt to new policies, practices, modifications, and other solutions.

• Creating, maintaining, and distributing monthly reports, forms, informational documents, and spreadsheets.

• Implementing and coordinating specific administrative functions, including revenue collections, by exercising delegated decision-making authority.

• Evaluating operational objectives and procedures, analyzing issues, and recommending or developing modifications and solutions to address management concerns.

• Providing informed recommendations and expert opinions to management on courses of action.

• Interpreting, communicating, and implementing agency policy and procedural changes.

• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong multitasking skills with excellent accuracy.

• Experience in monthly reporting, spreadsheet creation, and collections.

• Strong administrative and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional customer service skills for internal and external interactions, in person and over the phone.

• Ability to build strong relationships within a diverse team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with Accela.

To be considered for this position, your job application must include the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter addressing the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in this position?

  • Why are you interested in working at the Denver Fire Department?

  • The most relevant skills, experience, and training that qualify you for this position.

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

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

• License/Certifications: None

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA1002 Staff Assistant

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$24.71 - $37.07

Starting Pay

Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver Fire Department

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