About Our Job

The Office of the Clerk and Recorder is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated in-person Policy and Compliance Senior Strategic Advisor appointee. This position is collecting applications for this role, however, this is an at will appointed position by Honorary Clerk and Recorder Paul Lopez. Join our team of dedicated public servants in supporting residents across a variety of critical city and county functions.

Who We Are

Office of the Clerk and Recorder
The Clerk and Recorder’s Office administers both county and municipal functions for the City and County of Denver. The Office administers the City's elections, preserves various records, and makes them available to the public, issues marriage licenses, records land transactions, and oversees foreclosures. The Office's mission is to provide efficient, customer friendly recording and public trustee services, make records available for public inspection, and conduct elections that are accurate, secure, and convenient for voters. 

The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

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 $119,033 - $170,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
• Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
• Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
• Free RTD Eco Pass
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

In this position you can expect to work in-person at the Denver Elections Building located at 200 W 14th Ave Suite 100 Denver, CO 80204. Office hours are generally Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

What You’ll Do 

 The job duties of the Policy and Compliance Senior Strategic Advisor appointee include:

• Interpret Denver and Colorado law to advise the Denver Office of the Clerk and Recorder and the Elected Clerk and Recorder and executive management team on compliance issues related to their duties and the functions of the office. Compliance oversight will include elections, lobbying, campaign finance and ethics disclosure among others
• Draft legislation and administrative rules at the direction of the Clerk and Recorder
• Oversee and serve as the Clerk and Recorder’s legislative liaison to the Colorado General Assembly
• Conduct research for policy determinations as directed by the Clerk and Recorder; Meet with stakeholders and members of the community to achieve the Clerk's policy goals
• Conduct comparative research and keep track of court cases
• Represent the Clerk and Recorder on inter-agency and inter-governmental commissions, etc.
• Build strategic relationships for the Clerk and Recorder’s Office with other governmental entities, including the Colorado County Clerks' Association
• Coordinate with the City Attorney's office to determine the Clerk's legal strategy for litigation
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Advanced knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, compliance, standards, and elections operations
• Experience interpreting, and implementing policies
• Experience leading short and long-term planning efforts
• Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships
• Ability to deliver results - Set high standards for quality, quantity, and timelines
• High Attention to Detail

Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years